Match report

Blackpool Stuns Rotherham with a Convincing 4-0 Victory (League One)

Blackpool
Blackpool
4–0
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
Dec 29, 2025

Blackpool put on a dominant display to stun Rotherham with a resounding 4-0 victory in their League One match. Josh Bowler and D. Imray scored early goals, while A. Fletcher extended the lead before T. Bloxham sealed the deal late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Blackpool secured a 4-0 victory against Rotherham.
  • • Josh Bowler opened scoring at minute 11, assisted by A. Morgan.
  • • D. Imray added another goal at minute 19 with an assist from A. Fletcher.
  • • Rotherham's J. Baptiste was sent off for a foul in the 58th minute.
  • • A. Fletcher scored Blackpool’s third goal in the 62nd minute, assisted by T. Bloxham.
  • • T. Bloxham completed the rout with a late goal at the 90-minute mark.

Lineups

Blackpool

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 5 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 3 J. Husband (D)
  • 30 D. Imray (M)
  • 8 A. Morgan (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 26 Z. Ashworth (M)
  • 19 J. Bowler (F)
  • 14 T. Bloxham (F)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli
  • 2 A. Lyons
  • 6 J. Brown
  • 7 L. Evans
  • 22 C. Hamilton
  • 23 S. Banks
  • 29 E. Hansson

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Dawson (G)
  • 15 J. Baptiste (D)
  • 26 H. Douglas (D)
  • 3 Z. Jules (D)
  • 22 D. Hall (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 44 D. Gore (M)
  • 6 R. James (M)
  • 11 A. Martha (F)
  • 9 J. Hugill (F)
  • 29 K. Etete (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cann
  • 5 S. Raggett
  • 2 J. Rafferty
  • 16 D. Yearwood
  • 4 L. Kelly
  • 17 S. McWilliams
  • 41 J. Ayres

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    11' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    Josh Bowler · Assist: A. Morgan
  2. Blackpool
    19' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Imray · Assist: A. Fletcher
  3. Rotherham
    27' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    A. Martha

    Foul

  4. Rotherham
    29' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    K. Etete

    Foul

  5. Rotherham
    38' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hugill · On: D. Yearwood
  6. Blackpool
    55' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    J. Husband

    Foul

  7. Rotherham
    58' Rotherham Card · Red Card
    J. Baptiste

    Foul

  8. Blackpool
    62' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fletcher · Assist: T. Bloxham
  9. Blackpool
    65' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Imray · On: S. Banks
  10. Blackpool
    73' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Husband · On: A. Lyons
  11. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: Jordan Brown
  12. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Morgan · On: L. Evans
  13. Rotherham
    74' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Zak Jules · On: Sean Raggett
  14. Rotherham
    75' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Douglas · On: J. Rafferty
  15. Rotherham
    75' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Daniel Gore · On: Liam Kelly
  16. Rotherham
    75' Rotherham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Etete · On: J. Ayres
  17. Blackpool
    84' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Fletcher · On: C. Hamilton
  18. Blackpool
    90' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bloxham

Match Stats

Stat Blackpool Rotherham
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 73%
Offsides 6 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 455 293
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 372 214
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Blackpool's early goals from Bowler and Imray set the tone for the match, putting pressure on Rotherham.
  • ▸ Rotherham's red card in the second half, following J. Baptiste’s dismissal, significantly impacted their ability to mount a comeback.