Blackpool v Carlisle result
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Blackpool 4–1 Carlisle — Blackpool won this FA Cup match.
The result
Blackpool beat Carlisle 4–1 in the FA Cup on Sunday 7 December. Carlisle have scored in 12 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Blackpool led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Blackpool: Tom Bloxham (14’, assisted by S. Banks), Ashley Fletcher (34’, assisted by E. Hansson; 57’, assisted by George Honeyman) and S. Banks (38’, assisted by George Honeyman); Carlisle: L. Armstrong (51’, assisted by D. Ajiboye).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Blackpool 0.00, Carlisle 0.00, from 16 shots to 12 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
T. Reeves showed three yellow cards — against 2.9 yellows a game across the last 22 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Blackpool: Zachary Ashworth (30’) and Hayden Coulson (90+1’); Carlisle: A. Gilliead (60’).
What it changes
Blackpool sit 155th on six points from three games with a goal difference of +3 (2025/26 so far). Blackpool have scored six goals, the 124th-most (shared) of the 748 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 3 games, ranked per game). Blackpool have conceded three goals, the 64th-fewest (shared) of the 748 clubs.
Carlisle sit 168th on six points from three games with a goal difference of +1 (2025/26 so far). Carlisle have scored nine goals, the 23rd-most (shared) of the 748 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 3 games, ranked per game). Carlisle have conceded eight goals, the 167th-most (shared) of the 748 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, George Honeyman (Blackpool) 10.2, S. Banks (Blackpool) 8.9 and Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool) 8.2 led the match.
Next up
Blackpool next travel to AFC Wimbledon on 14 November 2026.
Carlisle next host Boston United on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Blackpool: AFC Wimbledon v Blackpool, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Carlisle: Carlisle v Boston United, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Blackpool 4–1 Carlisle · FA Cup
- Referee: T. Reeves
- Head-to-head (last 2): Blackpool 2 · draws 0 · Carlisle 0 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Blackpool 2W 1D 2L · Carlisle 4W 1D 0L
Blackpool 4–1 Carlisle (FA Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
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Match Statistics & Details
| Blackpool | Carlisle | |
|---|---|---|
| 58% | Possession | 42% |
| 16 | Shots | 12 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 4 | Corners | 10 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 9 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 480 | Passes | 329 |
| 81% | Pass accuracy | 71% |
Blackpool Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Peacock-Farrell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| O. Casey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.5 |
| F. Horsfall | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| G. Honeyman | 90 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8.2 |
| H. Coulson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Y | 7.3 |
| T. Bloxham | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Fletcher | 76 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Z. Ashworth | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 7.2 |
| J. Brown | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| S. Banks | 57 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.6 |
| E. Hansson | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| L. Evans sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Daniel Edward Peter Imray sub | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Husband sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Bowler sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| C. Hamilton sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Carlisle Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Lewis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| J. Williams | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Ellis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.9 |
| A. Hayden | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Harper | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5.7 |
| L. Armstrong | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Gilliead | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Y | 7.3 |
| H. Macadam | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Ajiboye | 69 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Linney | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Conn-Clarke | 64 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Wearne sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Hayden Atkinson sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Luamba sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Jordan Jones sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Whelan sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Blackpool v Carlisle — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-04-13 Carlisle 0–1 Blackpool
- 2023-12-09 Blackpool 3–0 Carlisle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Blackpool and Carlisle?
- In their last 2 meetings, Blackpool won 2, Carlisle won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Blackpool and Carlisle?
- Recent form — Blackpool 2W 1D 2L; Carlisle 4W 1D 0L.
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