Match report

Blackpool Defeats Rotherham 3-0 in League One Clash

Rotherham
Rotherham
0–3
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Dec 10, 2025

Blackpool delivered a formidable performance at the New York Stadium to secure a 3-0 triumph against Rotherham in their League One encounter. The visitors took an early lead through D. Imray, followed by T. Bloxham's goal before halftime. A late addition from A. Fletcher sealed Blackpool's comprehensive victory.

Key Facts

  • • Blackpool scored three goals in the match: 2nd minute (D. Imray), 18th minute (T. Bloxham), and 85th minute (A. Fletcher)
  • • Rotherham had two yellow cards to their name, including K. Spence for a foul
  • • Blackpool made multiple substitutions throughout the game: D. Imray off at 62', Josh Bowler off at 62', T. Bloxham off at 81', J. Husband on at 81', and Jordan Brown off at 86'
  • • The match was dominated by Blackpool, showcasing their strong form in the League One competition

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Dawson (G)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 26 H. Douglas (D)
  • 6 R. James (D)
  • 22 D. Hall (M)
  • 44 D. Gore (M)
  • 8 K. Spence (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 11 A. Martha (F)
  • 9 J. Hugill (F)
  • 19 J. Benson (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cann
  • 5 S. Raggett
  • 12 T. Holmes
  • 15 J. Baptiste
  • 16 D. Yearwood
  • 4 L. Kelly
  • 14 M. Kaleta

Blackpool

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 5 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 3 J. Husband (D)
  • 30 D. Imray (M)
  • 6 J. Brown (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 15 H. Coulson (M)
  • 19 J. Bowler (F)
  • 14 T. Bloxham (F)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 A. Lyons
  • 7 L. Evans
  • 8 A. Morgan
  • 22 C. Hamilton
  • 23 S. Banks
  • 26 Z. Ashworth
  • 29 E. Hansson

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    2' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Imray · Assist: Josh Bowler
  2. Blackpool
    18' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bloxham
  3. Blackpool
    20' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Brown

    Foul

  4. Rotherham
    28' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Reece James · On: J. Baptiste
  5. Rotherham
    45'+4 Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Benson · On: M. Kaleta
  6. Rotherham
    45' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    K. Spence

    Foul

  7. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Douglas · On: T. Holmes
  8. Blackpool
    61' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Bailey Peacock-Farrell

    Time wasting

  9. Blackpool
    62' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Imray · On: A. Lyons
  10. Blackpool
    62' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Josh Bowler · On: A. Morgan
  11. Blackpool
    81' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: C. Hamilton
  12. Blackpool
    81' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Husband · On: Z. Ashworth
  13. Blackpool
    82' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    F. Horsfall

    Foul

  14. Blackpool
    85' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fletcher · Assist: C. Hamilton
  15. Blackpool
    86' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jordan Brown · On: L. Evans

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Blackpool
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 74% 67%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 11
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 367 284
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 4 8
xG 2.03 1.49
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 273 191
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Blackpool's quick start with two early goals set the tone for the game and put Rotherham under immense pressure.
  • ▸ A late third goal from A. Fletcher solidified Blackpool’s control and effectively ended any hope of a comeback by Rotherham.