Match report

Stevenage Defeats Blackpool 1–0 in League One Clash

Stevenage
Stevenage
1–0
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Apr 6, 2026

Stevenage secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Blackpool in their League One clash, thanks to a goal from H. White in the 66th minute. The win strengthens Stevenage's position in the league standings, while Blackpool's pursuit of a playoff spot takes a hit. Stevenage's defense was solid throughout the game, holding off multiple Blackpool attacks in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • H. White scored the only goal for Stevenage in the 66th minute
  • • Blackpool made several substitutions but could not find an equalizer
  • • Carl Piergianni of Stevenage received a yellow card for a foul
  • • T. Bloxham and J. Husband of Blackpool were both shown yellow cards for unsportsmanlike conduct

Lineups

Stevenage

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Filip Marschall (G)
  • 15 Charlie Goode (D)
  • 5 Carl Piergianni (D)
  • 16 Lewis Freestone (D)
  • 17 Jasper Pattenden (M)
  • 8 Daniel Phillips (M)
  • 18 Harvey White (M)
  • 11 Jordan Roberts (M)
  • 10 Daniel Kemp (F)
  • 25 Matt Phillips (F)
  • 19 Jamie Reid (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 Phoenix Patterson
  • 40 Lenny Brown
  • 23 Louis Thompson
  • 13 Taye Ashby-Hammond
  • 4 Jordan Houghton
  • 6 Dan Sweeney
  • 30 Beryly Lubala

Blackpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Bailey Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 22 CJ Hamilton (D)
  • 4 Oliver Casey (D)
  • 3 James Husband (D)
  • 15 Hayden Coulson (D)
  • 6 Jordan Brown (M)
  • 5 Fraser Horsfall (M)
  • 10 George Honeyman (M)
  • 9 Niall Ennis (M)
  • 7 Leighton Clarkson (M)
  • 11 Ashley Fletcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Tom Bloxham
  • 25 Franco Ravizzoli
  • 24 Reuell Walters
  • 17 Joel Randall
  • 26 Zachary Ashworth
  • 18 Dale Taylor
  • 23 Karoy Anderson

Timeline

  1. Stevenage
    66' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    H. White
  2. Blackpool
    68' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Clarkson · On: K. Anderson
  3. Blackpool
    69' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Fletcher · On: T. Bloxham
  4. Blackpool
    69' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Ennis · On: D. Taylor
  5. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Coulson · On: R. Walters
  6. Blackpool
    78' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: J. Randall
  7. Stevenage
    83' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Phillips · On: J. Houghton
  8. Stevenage
    83' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. White · On: L. Thompson
  9. Stevenage
    86' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    Carl Piergianni

    Foul

  10. Blackpool
    87' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bloxham

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  11. Blackpool
    89' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    J. Husband

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

Match Stats

Stat Stevenage Blackpool
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 69% 56%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 4
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 324 227
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 4 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 224 128
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by H. White in the 66th minute shifted the momentum in Stevenage's favor
  • ▸ Blackpool's multiple substitutions in the latter half of the match failed to create significant scoring chances