Match report
Blackpool Defeats Exeter City 1-0 in League One Clash
Blackpool
1–0
FT
Exeter City
Apr 3, 2026
Blackpool held off a determined Exeter City side to secure a 1-0 victory in the League One encounter. T. Bloxham's goal in the 29th minute proved decisive as Blackpool weathered late pressure to maintain their unbeaten run in the competition.
Key Facts
- • T. Bloxham scored the winning goal at the 29th minute mark.
- • R. Walters provided the assist for Blackpool’s goal.
- • G. Honeyman received a yellow card for Blackpool at the 74th minute.
- • I. Niskanen was cautioned with a yellow card for Exeter City at the 80th minute.
Lineups
Blackpool
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Bailey Peacock-Farrell (G)
- 24 Reuell Walters (D)
- 5 Fraser Horsfall (D)
- 3 James Husband (D)
- 6 Jordan Brown (M)
- 22 CJ Hamilton (M)
- 10 George Honeyman (M)
- 17 Joel Randall (M)
- 15 Hayden Coulson (M)
- 14 Tom Bloxham (F)
- 11 Ashley Fletcher (F)
Substitutes
- 9 Niall Ennis
- 7 Leighton Clarkson
- 18 Dale Taylor
- 23 Karoy Anderson
- 4 Oliver Casey
- 26 Zachary Ashworth
- 25 Franco Ravizzoli
Exeter City
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Jack Bycroft (G)
- 26 Pierce Sweeney (D)
- 20 Luca Woodhouse (D)
- 15 Johnly Yfeko (D)
- 2 Jack McMillan (D)
- 45 Charlie Cummins (M)
- 29 Kevin McDonald (M)
- 14 Ilmari Niskanen (M)
- 10 Jack Aitchison (M)
- 7 Carlos Mendes Gomes (M)
- 9 Jayden Wareham (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Danny Andrew
- 28 Timur Tutierov
- 12 Reece Cole
- 27 Josh Magennis
- 17 Akeel Higgins
- 32 Frankie Phillips
- 3 Ryan Rydel
Timeline
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29' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalT. Bloxham · Assist: R. Walters
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46' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Yfeko · On: D. Andrew
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61' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Bloxham · On: N. Ennis
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61' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Mendes · On: T. Tuterov
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61' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Randall · On: L. Clarkson
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72' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardG. Honeyman
Foul
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73' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Cummins · On: J. Magennis
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74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Fletcher · On: D. Taylor
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74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Honeyman · On: K. Anderson
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80' Exeter City Card · Yellow CardI. Niskanen
Foul
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87' Exeter City subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Aitchison · On: A. Higgins
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90' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Hamilton · On: Oliver Casey
Match Stats
| Stat | Blackpool | Exeter City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 64% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 264 | 402 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 169 | 314 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Blackpool took the lead when T. Bloxham found the back of the net in the 29th minute, giving them a crucial advantage.
- ▸ Exeter City's inability to capitalize on their possession after the goal allowed Blackpool to control the pace and secure the win.