Match report

Blackpool Defeats Ipswich 2-1 in League One Clash

Blackpool
Blackpool
2–1
FT
Ipswich
Ipswich
Feb 29, 2020

Blackpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ipswich in a pulsating League One encounter. Despite a spirited comeback from Ipswich, Blackpool held their nerve and secured all three points with a late goal from J. Nuttall. Key goals from K. Dewsbury-Hall and Nuttall in the 93rd minute were crucial in helping Blackpool maintain their push for promotion.

Key Facts

  • • Goal scorers: K. Dewsbury-Hall (26'), J. Nuttall (93') for Blackpool; F. Sears (54') for Ipswich
  • • Blackpool's victory keeps them in contention for a promotion spot in League One
  • • Ipswich's Flynn Downes received a yellow card in the 59th minute, followed by a late triple yellow for Blackpool players: K. Dewsbury-Hall (81'), C. MacDonald (86'), and J. Nuttall (90')

Lineups

Blackpool

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 32 C. Maxwell (G)
  • 26 J. Husband (D)
  • 20 O. Turton (D)
  • 42 T. Moore (D)
  • 29 C. MacDonald (M)
  • 11 L. Feeney (M)
  • 17 M. Virtue-Thick (M)
  • 40 C. Ronan (M)
  • 15 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 7 N. Delfouneso (F)
  • 30 G. Madine (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 J. Nuttall
  • 27 G. Ward
  • 2 T. Howe
  • 28 J. Sims
  • 3 M. Bola
  • 8 J. Spearing
  • 5 R. Edwards

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Holý (G)
  • 4 L. Chambers (D)
  • 29 L. Garbutt (D)
  • 3 J. Earl (D)
  • 28 L. Woolfenden (D)
  • 8 C. Skuse (M)
  • 44 E. Huws (M)
  • 15 T. Bishop (M)
  • 21 F. Downes (M)
  • 20 F. Sears (M)
  • 48 W. Keane (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Judge
  • 36 A. Dobra
  • 47 T. Simpson
  • 12 W. Norris
  • 11 J. Nolan
  • 7 G. Edwards
  • 5 J. Wilson

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    26' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dewsbury-Hall
  2. Ipswich
    54' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Sears · Assist: W. Keane
  3. Ipswich
    59' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    Flynn Downes
  4. Ipswich
    60' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Flynn Downes · On: A. Judge
  5. Ipswich
    60' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bishop · On: A. Dobra
  6. Blackpool
    67' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Ronan · On: J. Nuttall
  7. Blackpool
    81' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dewsbury-Hall
  8. Ipswich
    84' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Keane · On: T. Simpson
  9. Blackpool
    86' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    C. MacDonald
  10. Blackpool
    90'+3 Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Nuttall · Assist: L. Feeney
  11. Blackpool
    90' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    J. Nuttall

Match Stats

Stat Blackpool Ipswich
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 61% 70%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 15
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 328 450
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 200 315
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Dewsbury-Hall's early goal in the 26th minute gave Blackpool a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ The equalizing goal by F. Sears in the 54th minute sparked a revival for Ipswich, but Blackpool remained resilient
  • ▸ J. Nuttall's late goal in the 93rd minute sealed the win for Blackpool, solidifying their position in the table