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Exeter City v Blackpool result

Full-time · Exeter City 1–3 Blackpool

League One · · St James Park

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Exeter City 1–3 Blackpool — Blackpool won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Blackpool won 3–1 at St James Park in League One on Saturday 25 January.

The goals

Blackpool led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Blackpool: Christopher Hamilton (33’, assisted by Albie Morgan), Tom Bloxham (43’, assisted by Robert Apter) and Ashley Fletcher (45+1’, assisted by Tom Bloxham); Exeter City: Millenic Alli (82’, assisted by Jack Aitchison).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Exeter City 0.00, Blackpool 0.00, from 14 shots to 16 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

J. Oldham showed three yellow cards — against 3.7 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Exeter City: Ilmari Niskanen (86’); Blackpool: Sonny Carey (13’) and Harry Tyrer (79’).

What it changes

Exeter City have scored 45 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Exeter City have conceded 58 goals, the 11th-most of the 24 clubs.

Blackpool have scored 66 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 42 games, ranked per game). Blackpool have conceded 54 goals, the 12th-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Exeter City are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Blackpool are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Tom Bloxham (Blackpool) 11.5, Albie Morgan (Blackpool) 6.3 and Millenic Alli (Exeter City) 5.8 led the match.

Head-to-head

Blackpool are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Exeter City, every meeting checked.

Next up

Exeter City next host Cheltenham on 14 November 2026.

Blackpool next travel to AFC Wimbledon on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Exeter City: Exeter City v Cheltenham, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Blackpool: AFC Wimbledon v Blackpool, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Exeter City 1–3 Blackpool · League One
  • Venue: St James Park · Exeter, Devon
  • Referee: J. Oldham
  • Head-to-head (last 4): Exeter City 0 · draws 1 · Blackpool 3 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Exeter City 1W 1D 3L · Blackpool 0W 4D 1L

Exeter City 1–3 Blackpool (League One): 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 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.88 / 1.25
Goals
against 1.63 / 0.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.33 / 3.67
Corners
against 5.33 / 6.67 · 1 of the last 3 over 9.5
over 3 matches
3.83 / 2.67
Shots on target
against 4 / 3 · 0 of the last 3 over 8.5
over 3 matches
2.83 / 1.67
Cards
against 2.67 / 1.33 · 2 of the last 3 over 3.5
over 3 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 January 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 21 January 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameExeter City for / againstLineBlackpool for / against
Goals scored
1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
3.33 for · 5.33 against n 6
9.5standard
3.67 for · 6.67 against n 3
Shots
10.67 for · 11.67 against n 6
19.5standard
9 for · 15.67 against n 3
Shots on target
3.83 for · 4 against n 6
8.5standard
2.67 for · 3 against n 3
Fouls committed
13.17 for · 12.83 against n 6
21.5standard
12.67 for · 12.67 against n 3
Cards shown
2.83 for · 2.67 against n 6
3.5standard
1.67 for · 1.33 against n 3

Referee: J. Oldham.

Exeter City

Exeter City Defensive

Exeter City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 21 January 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
J. McMillan n 890
0.31/1
0.32/0
R. Apter
J. Magennis n 873
0.94/2
0.32/0
—
I. Niskanen n 872.3
0.94/2
0.64/0
—
E. Francis n 890
0.63/1
0.84/2
O. Casey
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Exeter City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 21 January 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
J. McMillan n 890
2.18/4
J. Magennis n 873
00/0
I. Niskanen n 872.3
2.27/4
E. Francis n 890
2.87/4
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Exeter City Attacking

Exeter City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 21 January 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
00/0
J. McMillan n 890
0.32/0
00/0
J. Magennis n 873
1.15/1
0.64/0
I. Niskanen n 872.3
1.13/2
00/0
E. Francis n 890
0.43/0
00/0
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Exeter City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 21 January 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
0.11/0
J. McMillan n 890
00/0
0.11/0
J. Magennis n 873
0.32/0
00/0
I. Niskanen n 872.3
00/0
00/0
E. Francis n 890
00/0
0.32/0
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Blackpool

Blackpool Defensive

Blackpool — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Blackpool before kick-off, to 21 January 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Joseph n 882.6
1.97/5
0.85/1
—
L. Evans n 887.1
1.87/3
1.58/2
—
R. Apter n 887.5
0.43/0
1.36/2
J. McMillan
O. Casey n 890
0.65/0
0.95/2
E. Francis
O. Offiah n 886.4
0.53/1
0.54/0
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Blackpool — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Blackpool before kick-off, to 21 January 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
K. Joseph n 882.6
14/1
L. Evans n 887.1
2.67/6
R. Apter n 887.5
0.63/2
O. Casey n 890
1.56/4
O. Offiah n 886.4
1.67/5
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Blackpool Attacking

Blackpool — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Blackpool before kick-off, to 21 January 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
K. Joseph n 882.6
1.47/2
0.54/0
L. Evans n 887.1
0.94/2
0.42/1
R. Apter n 887.5
15/2
0.63/1
O. Casey n 890
0.43/0
0.11/0
O. Offiah n 886.4
00/0
00/0
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Blackpool — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Blackpool before kick-off, to 21 January 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
K. Joseph n 882.6
0.11/0
0.31/1
L. Evans n 887.1
00/0
00/0
R. Apter n 887.5
0.43/0
00/0
O. Casey n 890
00/0
00/0
O. Offiah n 886.4
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Exeter CityBlackpool
66%Possession34%
14Shots16
5Shots on target6
8Shots off target4
1Blocked shots6
7Shots inside the box12
5Corners9
1Offsides0
10Fouls11
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
3Saves4
531Passes276
88%Pass accuracy73%

Exeter City Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Whitworth9000000006.9
E. Francis9000001206.9
J. McMillan9000001106.9
D. Mitchell9000201207.3
M. Alli9010310107.2
J. Magennis9000110006.6
J. Richards6400002006.7
J. Colwill6400101206.9
Kevin McDonald4500000206.2
P. Jones4500211306
J. Fitzwater3900000106.3
R. Woods sub5100001206.3
C. Diabate sub4500100207.3
I. Niskanen sub45000031Y7.2
Tony Yogane sub2600000006.9
J. Aitchison sub2601322107.9

Blackpool Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
H. Tyrer90000010Y7.2
O. Offiah9000000606.9
O. Casey9000000107.2
E. Baggott9000000106.9
J. Husband9000001207
A. Morgan9001005207.9
S. Carey90002110Y6.9
C. Hamilton8810111107.3
T. Bloxham7511221009
R. Apter6901201206.9
A. Fletcher6910212006.9
J. Onomah sub2100110106.7
S. Silvera sub2100000006.3
J. Beesley sub1500001006.7
J. Rhodes sub20000000–

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 Exeter City v Blackpool — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Exeter CityLLWLD
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
BlackpoolLDDDD
Last 5: 0W 4D 1L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 4
Exeter City 0 · 1 draw · Blackpool 3 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2024-09-14 Blackpool 2–1 Exeter City
  • 2024-01-13 Blackpool 2–0 Exeter City
  • 2023-08-12 Exeter City 0–0 Blackpool
  • 2018-11-10 Exeter City 2–3 Blackpool
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Exeter City#16 pos56 pts46 pl-16 GD
Blackpool#9 pos67 pts46 pl+12 GD
Goals per game
Exeter City scored1.07
Blackpool scored1.57
Exeter City conceded1.41
Blackpool conceded1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Exeter City and Blackpool?
In their last 4 meetings, Exeter City won 0, Blackpool won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Exeter City and Blackpool?
Recent form — Exeter City 1W 1D 3L; Blackpool 0W 4D 1L.

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