Match report

Blackpool Defeats Oxford United 3-0 in League One Showdown

Oxford United
Oxford United
0–3
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
May 18, 2021

In a dominant display, Blackpool secured a 3-0 victory over Oxford United in their League One match at the Kassam Stadium. Oxford, who struggled to find their rhythm, were outplayed by Blackpool's efficient offense and solid defense. Key goals from Ollie Turton and Ellis Simms, who scored twice, highlighted Blackpool's clinical performance.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Oxford United 0–3 Blackpool
  • • Ollie Turton scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute
  • • Ellis Simms found the back of the net twice, in the 26th and 74th minutes
  • • Blackpool had three players booked: James Husband, Keshi Anderson, and Kyle Stewart
  • • Oxford United made five substitutions, including S. Winnall and D. Agyei

Lineups

Oxford United

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Jack Stevens (G)
  • 20 Jamie Hanson (D)
  • 5 Elliott Moore (D)
  • 22 Robert Atkinson (D)
  • 3 Josh Ruffels (D)
  • 17 James Henry (M)
  • 8 Cameron Brannagan (M)
  • 10 Mark Sykes (M)
  • 27 Elliot Lee (F)
  • 9 Matty Taylor (F)
  • 30 Brandon Barker (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Simon Eastwood
  • 4 Luke McNally
  • 6 Alex Gorrin
  • 14 Anthony Forde
  • 25 Olamide Shodipo
  • 11 Sam Winnall
  • 19 Daniel Agyei

Blackpool

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Chris Maxwell (G)
  • 20 Oliver Turton (D)
  • 26 Daniel Ballard (D)
  • 3 James Husband (D)
  • 29 Luke Garbutt (D)
  • 32 Elliot Embleton (M)
  • 39 Kevin Stewart (M)
  • 12 Kenneth Dougall (M)
  • 9 Jerry Yates (F)
  • 19 Ellis Simms (F)
  • 8 Keshi Anderson (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Stuart Moore
  • 4 Jordan Thorniley
  • 21 Marvin Ekpiteta
  • 2 Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
  • 15 Demetri Mitchell
  • 6 Ethan Robson
  • 14 Gary Madine

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    3' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    J. Husband
  2. Blackpool
    23' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Turton
  3. Blackpool
    26' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Simms · Assist: K. Dougall
  4. Blackpool
    45' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Keshi Anderson
  5. Blackpool
    53' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Thorniley · On: L. Garbutt
  6. Blackpool
    59' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    K. Stewart
  7. Oxford United
    68' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Agyei · On: E. Lee
  8. Oxford United
    68' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Winnall · On: Matty Taylor
  9. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Simms · Assist: J. Yates
  10. Blackpool
    75' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lawrence-Gabriel · On: E. Embleton
  11. Blackpool
    75' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Mitchell · On: Keshi Anderson
  12. Oxford United
    79' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Forde · On: J. Hanson
  13. Oxford United
    80' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Shodipo · On: B. Barker
  14. Blackpool
    82' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Madine · On: J. Yates
  15. Oxford United
    86' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Álex Gorrín · On: S. Winnall

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Blackpool
Fouls 10 17
Pass Accuracy 74% 65%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 415 319
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 1 4
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 306 208
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Blackpool took the lead early in the game with Ollie Turton's goal in the 23rd minute, which set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Ellis Simms' second goal in the 74th minute effectively sealed the victory for Blackpool, extending their lead and quelling any hopes of a comeback from Oxford United.