English
Blackpool Secures Home Win Against Northampton with Solid Performance
Blackpool, England – Blackpool defeated Northampton at Bloomfield Road in a League One match on matchday 28. The home side demonstrated their superiority with 55% ball possession and a more incisive offensive game, resulting in 20 shots, 5 of which were on target.
Z. Ashworth opened the scoring for Blackpool in the 3rd minute with a goal, following a play that sparked euphoria in the stands. In the second half, A. Fletcher extended the lead from the penalty spot in the 50th minute. Despite Northampton’s attempts to react, their poor shooting efficiency, with only 3 shots on target out of 10 total, prevented them from closing the gap.
The match was intense, with a total of 25 fouls committed between both teams. T. Taylor of Northampton received a yellow card in the 48th minute, while M. Obafemi of Blackpool was cautioned in the 66th minute. Ultimately, Blackpool was able to control the tempo of the match and secure a valuable home victory in this League One game. The match was played on a cold afternoon of January 24, 2026.
Substitutions northampton: at minute 63 S. Hoskins came in and T. Eaves went out., at minute 75 K. Swyer came in and M. Jacobs went out., at minute 75 J. Vale came in and E. List went out., at minute 81 T. Taylor came in and M. Dyche went out., at minute 81 C. McCarthy came in and J. Willis went out.
Substitutions blackpool: at minute 66 M. Obafemi came in and T. Bloxham went out., at minute 77 J. Randall came in and L. Evans went out., at minute 83 J. Brown came in and R. Finnigan went out., at minute 84 A. Fletcher came in and N. Ennis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Blackpool
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