Match report

Blackpool Defeats Bristol Rovers 1-0 in League One Clash

Blackpool
Blackpool
1–0
FT
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
May 9, 2021

Blackpool secured a narrow victory over Bristol Rovers in a closely contested League One match, with E. Simms scoring the only goal of the game in the 75th minute. The victory comes after a series of yellow cards and substitutions, which added to the intensity of the match. Despite a valiant effort from Bristol Rovers, Blackpool held on to secure the crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Blackpool 1–0 Bristol Rovers
  • • E. Simms scored the only goal for Blackpool in the 75th minute
  • • D. Mitchell provided the assist for the goal
  • • Bristol Rovers had five yellow cards (C. Harries, C. Hargreaves, J. Baldwin, D. Tutonda, and B. Liddle)
  • • Blackpool's B. Holmes was also shown a yellow card
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including E. Simms replacing B. Holmes for Blackpool

Lineups

Blackpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 S. Moore (G)
  • 3 J. Husband (D)
  • 15 D. Mitchell (M)
  • 21 M. Ekpiteta (D)
  • 4 J. Thorniley (D)
  • 2 J. Lawrence-Gabriel (D)
  • 39 K. Stewart (M)
  • 12 K. Dougall (M)
  • 32 E. Embleton (M)
  • 8 K. Anderson (M)
  • 38 B. Holmes (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 O. Turton
  • 19 E. Simms
  • 14 G. Madine
  • 25 C. Antwi
  • 34 N. Shaw
  • 33 A. Fojtíček
  • 26 D. Ballard

Bristol Rovers

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 51 J. Ward (G)
  • 26 J. Baldwin (D)
  • 3 L. Leahy (D)
  • 25 C. Harries (D)
  • 43 G. Williams (D)
  • 24 D. Tutonda (M)
  • 37 P. Martinez (M)
  • 14 L. McCormick (M)
  • 8 Z. Westbrooke (M)
  • 20 C. Hargreaves (M)
  • 33 A. Rodman (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 J. Daly
  • 2 M. Little
  • 23 T. Mehew
  • 7 B. Liddle
  • 28 Z. Walker
  • 13 J. Day
  • 41 E. Öztümer

Timeline

  1. Bristol Rovers
    13' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    C. Harries

    Foul

  2. Blackpool
    18' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    B. Holmes

    Foul

  3. Bristol Rovers
    25' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    C. Hargreaves

    Foul

  4. Bristol Rovers
    31' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    J. Baldwin

    Foul

  5. Bristol Rovers
    55' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    D. Tutonda

    Foul

  6. Bristol Rovers
    67' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Tutonda · On: J. Daly
  7. Blackpool
    71' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Keshi Anderson · On: O. Turton
  8. Blackpool
    71' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Holmes · On: E. Simms
  9. Blackpool
    75' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Simms · Assist: D. Mitchell
  10. Bristol Rovers
    79' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Harries · On: M. Little
  11. Bristol Rovers
    80' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Hargreaves · On: T. Mehew
  12. Bristol Rovers
    80' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Westbrooke · On: B. Liddle
  13. Bristol Rovers
    80' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: George Williams · On: Z. Walker
  14. Blackpool
    84' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Embleton · On: G. Madine

Match Stats

Stat Blackpool Bristol Rovers
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 78% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 441 411
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 342 310
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early accumulation of yellow cards for Bristol Rovers, particularly in the first half, disrupted their rhythm and allowed Blackpool to control the tempo of the game
  • ▸ E. Simms' goal in the 75th minute was pivotal, as it provided Blackpool with the lead and the confidence to see out the match. This goal was assisted by D. Mitchell, which marked a significant shift in momentum towards Blackpool