Match report
Fleetwood Town 0-0 Blackpool: A Draw in League One Action
Fleetwood Town
0–0
FT
Blackpool
Mar 7, 2020
In a tightly contested League One match, Fleetwood Town held off Blackpool to secure a point in a 0-0 draw at Highbury Stadium. Both teams had their moments but were unable to break the deadlock despite several chances created throughout the match. Fleetwood's defense, led by the experienced Ched Evans, was solid, and Blackpool's attack, featuring Gary Madine, was unable to capitalize on their opportunities. The result leaves both teams with a point each in the competitive League One fixture.
Key Facts
- • Fleetwood Town and Blackpool ended the match in a 0-0 draw.
- • Blackpool substituted Gary Madine for J. Nuttall in the 47th minute.
- • Fleetwood's Connolly came on for Ched Evans in the 66th minute.
- • Blackpool's Michael Virtue-Thick was shown a yellow card in the 80th minute.
- • Fleetwood made three substitutions, including bringing on Brian McKay in the 86th minute.
Lineups
Fleetwood Town
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. Cairns (G)
- 3 D. Andrew (D)
- 4 C. Connolly (M)
- 2 L. Coyle (D)
- 6 H. Souttar (D)
- 19 L. Gibson (D)
- 12 G. Whelan (M)
- 15 P. Coutts (M)
- 17 P. Madden (F)
- 21 B. McKay (F)
- 7 W. Burns (F)
Substitutes
- 9 C. Evans
- 11 J. Morris
- 28 J. Sowerby
- 24 I. Thorvaldsson
- 32 H. Saunders
- 27 H. Biggins
- 31 B. Crellin
Blackpool
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 32 C. Maxwell (G)
- 26 J. Husband (D)
- 42 T. Moore (D)
- 6 B. Heneghan (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
- 21 A. Gnanduillet
- 27 G. Ward
- 28 J. Sims
- 16 B. Garrity
- 5 R. Edwards
- 8 J. Spearing
Timeline
-
47' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Madine · On: J. Nuttall
-
64' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardJ. Husband
-
66' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Connolly · On: Ched Evans
-
78' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Burns · On: Josh Morris
-
80' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardM. Virtue-Thick
-
80' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Delfouneso · On: A. Gnanduillet
-
86' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3Off: B. McKay · On: J. Sowerby
Match Stats
| Stat | Fleetwood Town | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 68% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 474 | 404 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 330 | 276 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Blackpool's substitution of Gary Madine with J. Nuttall in the 47th minute aimed to strengthen their attack, but it failed to produce a goal.
- ▸ The yellow card to Blackpool's Michael Virtue-Thick in the 80th minute and the subsequent substitutions did not alter the course of the match, as both teams remained goalless.