Match report

Blackpool Defeats Northampton 2-0 in League One Clash

Blackpool
Blackpool
2–0
FT
Northampton
Northampton
Jan 24, 2026

Blackpool held off a resilient Northampton side to secure a convincing 2-0 victory in their League One encounter at the Bloomfield Road Stadium. The Seasiders opened the scoring early through Z. Ashworth before A. Fletcher sealed the win with a penalty.

Key Facts

  • • Z. Ashworth scored Blackpool's first goal in the 3rd minute.
  • • A. Fletcher converted a penalty to make it 2-0 for Blackpool at the 50th minute.
  • • T. Taylor of Northampton was shown a yellow card and substituted off later in the game.
  • • Michael Obafemi received a yellow card for Blackpool in the 66th minute.

Lineups

Blackpool

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 12 K. Grant (D)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 22 C. Hamilton (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 6 J. Brown (M)
  • 26 Z. Ashworth (M)
  • 17 J. Randall (F)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)
  • 21 M. Obafemi (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli
  • 2 A. Lyons
  • 7 L. Evans
  • 9 N. Ennis
  • 14 T. Bloxham
  • 19 J. Bowler
  • 28 R. Finnigan

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
  • 3 C. McCarthy (D)
  • 5 J. Guthrie (D)
  • 12 N. Guinness-Walker (D)
  • 16 J. Wormleighton (M)
  • 23 T. Taylor (M)
  • 4 D. Campbell (M)
  • 21 J. Perkins (M)
  • 7 S. Hoskins (F)
  • 27 J. Vale (F)
  • 11 K. Swyer (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Burge
  • 2 J. Burroughs
  • 6 J. Willis
  • 9 T. Eaves
  • 10 E. List
  • 17 M. Jacobs
  • 35 M. Dyche

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    3' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Ashworth
  2. Northampton
    48' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Taylor

    Foul

  3. Blackpool
    50' Blackpool Goal · Penalty
    A. Fletcher
  4. Northampton
    63' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Hoskins · On: T. Eaves
  5. Blackpool
    66' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Michael Obafemi

    Foul

  6. Blackpool
    66' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Michael Obafemi · On: T. Bloxham
  7. Northampton
    75' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jack Vale · On: Elliott List
  8. Northampton
    75' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Swyer · On: M. Jacobs
  9. Blackpool
    77' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Randall · On: L. Evans
  10. Northampton
    81' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Conor McCarthy · On: J. Willis
  11. Northampton
    81' Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Taylor · On: M. Dyche
  12. Blackpool
    83' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jordan Brown · On: R. Finnigan
  13. Blackpool
    84' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Fletcher · On: N. Ennis

Match Stats

Stat Blackpool Northampton
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 71% 68%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 10
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 345 278
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 13 3
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 4.15 0.78
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 245 189
Shots Inside Box 16 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Blackpool's early goal by Z. Ashworth set the tone of dominance from the start, putting pressure on Northampton.
  • ▸ The penalty conversion by A. Fletcher in the second half solidified Blackpool’s lead and dampened any chances of a comeback by Northampton.