Match report

Huddersfield Draws with Blackpool 2-2 in League One Clash

Huddersfield
Huddersfield
2–2
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Feb 7, 2026

Huddersfield held off a strong challenge from Blackpool to draw 2-2 in a closely contested match. The Seasiders took an early lead through goals by A. Fletcher and K. Anderson, but Huddersfield fought back with late strikes from M. Harness and C. Ashia to secure the draw.

Key Facts

  • • Blackpool took the lead with two quick goals in the 22nd and 31st minutes by A. Fletcher and K. Anderson respectively.
  • • Huddersfield responded with a goal from M. Harness at the 74th minute to reduce the deficit.
  • • C. Ashia scored for Huddersfield in the 88th minute, securing a crucial point for his team.
  • • Ryan Ledson and Jordan Brown were shown yellow cards early on in the match.

Lineups

Huddersfield

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Nicholls (G)
  • 12 R. Balker (D)
  • 20 J. Feeney (D)
  • 3 M. Wallace (D)
  • 7 L. Gooch (M)
  • 4 R. Ledson (M)
  • 17 M. McGuane (M)
  • 19 B. Mumba (M)
  • 8 C. Humphreys (F)
  • 10 M. Harness (F)
  • 15 D. Charles (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Alnwick
  • 18 D. Kasumu
  • 27 W. Alves
  • 36 C. Ashia
  • 2 L. Sorensen
  • 14 M. Miller
  • 24 B. Wales

Blackpool

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 3 J. Husband (D)
  • 24 R. Walters (M)
  • 7 L. Clarkson (M)
  • 6 J. Brown (M)
  • 22 C. Hamilton (M)
  • 23 K. Anderson (F)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)
  • 21 M. Obafemi (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli
  • 9 N. Ennis
  • 19 J. Bowler
  • 28 R. Finnigan
  • 14 T. Bloxham
  • 26 Z. Ashworth
  • 47 J. Richardson

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    22' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fletcher · Assist: L. Clarkson
  2. Blackpool
    31' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Anderson · Assist: R. Walters
  3. Huddersfield
    33' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Ledson

    Foul

  4. Blackpool
    35' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Brown

    Foul

  5. Blackpool
    56' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    R. Walters

    Foul

  6. Huddersfield
    56' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Humphreys · On: D. Kasumu
  7. Huddersfield
    57' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Charles · On: B. Wales
  8. Huddersfield
    64' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Gooch · On: L. Sorensen
  9. Huddersfield
    64' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Feeney · On: M. Miller
  10. Blackpool
    70' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Bailey Peacock-Farrell

    Time wasting

  11. Blackpool
    72' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Michael Obafemi · On: T. Bloxham
  12. Blackpool
    73' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Oliver Casey

    Time wasting

  13. Huddersfield
    74' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Harness · Assist: L. Sorensen
  14. Blackpool
    80' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Fletcher · On: N. Ennis
  15. Blackpool
    80' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Clarkson · On: R. Finnigan
  16. Huddersfield
    85' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marcus McGuane · On: C. Ashia
  17. Huddersfield
    86' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    B. Wales

    Foul

  18. Huddersfield
    88' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Ashia · Assist: B. Mumba
  19. Blackpool
    90'+4 Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    R. Finnigan

    Foul

  20. Blackpool
    90' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Hamilton · On: Z. Ashworth

Match Stats

Stat Huddersfield Blackpool
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 81% 69%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 447 359
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.92 0.96
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 360 246
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Blackpool's quickfire goals in the first half threatened to put the game out of reach, but Huddersfield remained resilient.
  • ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutes for Huddersfield, including Marcus McGuane and C. Ashia, played a crucial role in turning the momentum towards their favor leading up to equalization.