Blackpool 2-1 Cambridge United
Updated
Blackpool won: Blackpool 2-1 Cambridge United in the League One (Round 26) on Tue, 11 Mar 2025 at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire. Blackpool goals: Ashley Fletcher 17', Sonny Carey 54'. Cambridge United goals: Dominic Ballard 3'. Expected goals: 1.19-0.96. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Sonny Carey (8.3).
Match report
Blackpool beat Cambridge United 2-1
Blackpool came from behind to beat Cambridge United 2-1 at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday 11 March in the League One.
Dominic Ballard put Cambridge United ahead on 3' (0-1), Ashley Fletcher levelled for Blackpool on 17' (1-1) and Sonny Carey restored Blackpool's lead on 54' (2-1).
Blackpool had 53% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.19-0.96.
Sonny Carey (Blackpool) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 8,237. Referee: Scott Tallis.
Match stats
| Blackpool | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.19 | 0.96 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 16 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 380 (79%) | 319 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 9 |
Lineups
Blackpool (4-4-2): Harry Tyrer, Odel Offiah, Matthew Pennington, Oliver Casey, Hayden Coulson, Robert Apter, Albie Morgan, Lee Evans, Sonny Carey, Ashley Fletcher, Niall Ennis
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Nathan Bishop, Liam Bennett, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, Scott Malone, Paul Digby, Jordan Cousins, Elias Kachunga, Josh Stokes, James Brophy, Dominic Ballard
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Dominic Ballard (Cambridge United)
- 17' · Goal · Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)
- 54' · Goal · Sonny Carey (Blackpool)
- 60' · Substitution · Ben Stevenson for Paul Digby (Cambridge United)
- 68' · Substitution · Samuel Silvera for Robert Apter (Blackpool)
- 69' · Substitution · Jake Beesley for Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)
- 69' · Substitution · Joshua Onomah for Niall Ennis (Blackpool)
- 69' · Substitution · Dan Nlundulu for Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 69' · Substitution · Sullay Kaikai for Scott Malone (Cambridge United)
- 71' · Yellow card · Jake Beesley (Blackpool)
- 82' · Substitution · Emmanuel Longelo for Jordan Cousins (Cambridge United)
- 84' · Yellow card · Josh Stokes (Cambridge United)
- 90' · Substitution · James Husband for Sonny Carey (Blackpool)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 1993: Blackpool 5, draws 5, Cambridge United 5.
Questions
Who won Blackpool vs Cambridge United?
Blackpool won, 2-1 (League One) on Tue, 11 Mar 2025.
When and where is Blackpool vs Cambridge United?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025, 19:45 UTC at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Blackpool and Cambridge United?
In 15 league meetings since 1993: Blackpool 5 wins, 5 draws, Cambridge United 5 wins (goals 23-20).