PREVIEW: BLACKPOOL (A)

12 September 2021

All you need to know ahead of Tuesday’s Sky Bet Championship game

- Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool preview
- Tickets still available
- Available to watch on HTAFC

Huddersfield Town continue their Sky Bet Championship campaign on Tuesday 14 September 2021 when they travel to Bloomfield Road to take on Blackpool; 7.45pm kick-off.

Town go into Tuesday’s game looking to bounce back from their narrow 2-1 defeat on Saturday 11 September 2021.

Blackpool come into the game hoping to build on their first win of the season, a 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday 11 September 2021.

THE OPPOSITION

Blackpool finished last season sitting in third place in the Sky Bet League One table.

They went on to gain promotion to the Sky Bet Championship following a 2-1 win over Lincoln City in the Play-Off Final.

Managed by Neil Critchley, Blackpool have picked up five points so far.

ONES TO WATCH

Josh Bowler

Bowler signed for Blackpool from Everton ahead of the current campaign. Primarily a left-sided winger, the 22-year-old moved to the Seasiders with Championship experience already under his belt, following a loan spell with Hull City in 2019/20. Last season saw him score 3 goals in six appearances and bag two assists for Everton’s Under-23s in Premier League 2. This season so far has seen Bowler appear in every game, and score the winning goal against Fulham.

Chris Maxwell

The ‘keeper joined the Seasiders from Preston North End in January 2020. At the end of the 2020/21 season he won the League One EFL Golden Glove for keeping 21 clean sheets. He was also named in the League One PFA Team of the Year. Ahead of the current campaign, the 31-year-old signed a new two-year contract with Blackpool. Maxwell is a mainstay in Critchley’s side and has started every game so far this season.

Keshi Anderson

The 25-year-old signed for Blackpool on a two-year contract from Swindon Town in June 2020. He scored his first goal for the Club in their Papa John’s Trophy tie against Accrington Stanley in October 2020. The striker’s debut season saw him score three goals in 26 appearances for the Seasiders. So far, the 2021 season has seen Anderson start every game, and score his first goal of the new campaign in the First Round of the Carabao Cup against Middlesbrough.

TEAM NEWS

Town Head Coach Carlos Corberán will provide an update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Tuesday’s game during his virtual press conference on Monday 13 September 2021.

KIT

Town will be in their famous blue and white stripes for Tuesday evening’s game.

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TICKETS

Adults - £23
Seniors (over 65s) - £19
Under-18s - £9
Under-12s - £5
Under-5s - FREE

All tickets are classed as restricted view due to supporting pillars, although the majority of tickets are not restricted at all. Unfortunately, our Ticket Office has no way of telling which are and aren’t restricted view.

Disabled supporters should pay their relevant price class, with a companion ticket free of charge.

Blackpool FC advise that supporters wear masks inside Bloomfield Road.

PAY ON THE DAY

Pay on the day will be available at Bloomfield Road.

The ticket price will increase to £2 more and will be cash only.

TRAVEL

Official Coach travel is currently sold out. The Ticket Office is taking a list of names for fans who would want a position on a coach if one becomes available; contact the Ticket Office via the methods below if you want to be added to the waiting list.

Over the phone – call 01484 960 606 during opening hours
In person – visit the Ticket Office during opening hours

Coaches depart the St. Andrew’s Road car park at 4.45pm on match day. Fans can park in the St. Andrew's Road car park.

iFOLLOW HTAFC

If you’re unable to attend the game, you’ll be able to watch via iFollow HTAFC.

The match pass will cost £10; CLICK HERE to get yours.

Supporters MUST purchase a match pass before the 7.45pm kick-off.

Match Reports

REPORT: BLACKPOOL 0-3 TOWN

14 September 2021

Town victorious on the road

- Huddersfield Town beat Blackpool 3-0
- Excellent second half performance sealed Town’s victory
- Goals from Josh Koroma, Matty Pearson and Jonathan Hogg

Huddersfield Town returned to winning ways on Tuesday evening with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Blackpool after Bloomfield Road.

After a frustrating first half, the Terriers turned it around in the second 45, with Josh Koroma, Matty Pearson and Jonathan Hogg all finding the back of the net.

It was a scrappy start to the game, with the ball barely in play for the opening 10 minutes.

The first half chance of the game fell to Blackpool, with a wide free kick on the left swung in by Luke Garbutt. Thankfully, it was headed harmlessly wide.

Town responded with a half chance of their own. Some great play from Sorba Thomas saw him cross to Harry Toffolo. Unfortunately, the latter saw his header go well out of play.

Tom Lees was at the centre of some excellent Town defending, stopping Josh Bowler in his tracks down the left flank on several occasions.

A free kick fell to Town in the 28th minute, but Chris Maxwell was able to scoop it up well. The Terriers dropped back instantly to put an end to the home side’s counter-attack.

A Blackpool corner was met by Kenny Dougall, who saw his half volley easily met by Lee Nicholls.

The 34th minute of play saw the first yellow card of the game handed to Matty Pearson for stopping Blackpool on the break.

Shayne Lavery met Luke Garbutt’s header at the near post, but thankfully his header went straight into the side netting.

A good chance fell to Town in the 39th minute after some great play from O’Brien down the win. Unfortunately, Ward’s strike was blocked by former Town man, Richard Keogh.

The half time whistle brought some controversy with it, as a great run from Sinani should have resulted in a corner as his strike was deflected wide, but the referee blew for half time instead.

Town came out the blocks fastest in the second half, wish Koroma breaking the deadlock in the 48th minute. O’Brien provided a ball for Koroma, who found space on the edge of the box to send his effort straight into the corner of the net.

The 53rd minute saw a corner fall to Town, and Matty Pearson made no mistake in sending home Sinani’s inswinger to double Town’s lead!

As if that wasn’t enough, the 62nd minute saw Town fans treated to a collector’s item… a Jonathan Hogg goal!

Some unbelievable work from O’Brien saw him block a fullback, chase down his own loose ball and set Koroma free in the box. The ball fell to the feet of Hogg, who hit it on the half-volley!

O’Brien was involved in the action once again, winning the Terriers a freekick. Koroma took the chance to try for his second, but Maxwell was able to gather it up.

The 72nd minute saw Blackpool try to pull one back, but Bowler’s shot was straight at Nicholls.

Town continued to pile on the pressure on, searching for their fourth goal of the evening. Thomas turned his man down the right, but couldn’t quite find second half substitute Mipo Odebueko, who’d made a great run towards goal.

The last chance of the game fell to the hosts, but there was no way they could get past Nicholls.

The final whistle blew, seeing Town leave Bloomfield Road with all three points thanks to a stunning second half performance.

The Terriers are back in action on Saturday 18 September 2021, when they welcome Nottingham Forest to the John Smith's Stadium. Buy your ticket now!

Town’s line-up (4-3-3)

Lee Nicholls; Levi Colwill, Tom Lees, Matty Pearson; Harry Toffolo, Lewis O’Brien, Jonathan Hogg, Sorba Thomas; Josh Koroma (Mipo Odubeko, 76’), Danny Ward (Ollie Turton, 56’), Danel Sinani (Álex Vallejo, 65’)

Unused Subs

Nicholas Bilokapic; Scott High, Duane Holmes, Naby Sarr

Town Bookings

Matty Pearson (34’)

Town Scorers

Josh Koroma (48’), Matty Pearson (54’), Jonathan Hogg (62’)