Blackpool
- The Tangerines have been inconsistent since Ian Evatt took over at the seaside club in October 2025, with Evatt setting up a back three, possession-based structure with wing-backs that can cover the full width of the pitch.
- Blackpool have been inconsistent in League One of late, winning just one of their last five games and narrowly losing home and away.
Plymouth
- Plymouth have more flair and creativity than most teams in the division, but their momentum has been stunted by injuries.
- Plymouth were going well before the Lincoln defeat, but have struggled for cohesion with a number of attacking players out.
Head-to-Head
Plymouth Argyle edged their most recent meeting with Blackpool FC by a 1-0 scoreline back on August 23rd 2025 , but the last five matchups in League One have produced two draws and two wins apiece , so it’s anyone’s game at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.
Key Players
- Plymouth
- Cleverley’s men are more dynamic and creative, however, with Malachi Boateng’s ball control and Bali Mumba’s direct running creating havoc for opponents when they can play in numbers.
- Lorent Tolaj is arguably their most efficient forward this campaign and a return from the dead leg he sustained in the defeat to the Imps could make all the difference for the Pilgrims this weekend.
- Bim Pepple was also on a hot streak with goals and assists, but he is unlikely to be risked after the facial injury he sustained against the same opponents.
- Blackpool
- Evatt has done well to get Blackpool solid again, but they rely heavily on Ashley Fletcher at the top of the field, with the club's top scorer this season and a constant threat to create or score goals.
- Bloxham and Ennis have both chipped in with crucial goals and should provide a good supporting cast to Fletcher on Saturday.
Betting Insights
- Plymouth are four points better off than Blackpool in League One with 37 points on the board (W11, D4, L15) to their host’s 33 (W9, D6, L15).
- The bookies think it’s a toss up too, with both sides available at 2.58 to take the victory, and the draw priced up at 3.4.
- Both Teams to Score is marked up short at 1.62, which is surprising considering the defensive frailties of both clubs in recent weeks, so we’ll chance a few goals in this one, too.
Prediction
So, we’re taking the points back in the event of a draw at Bloomfield Road, where Plymouth will need to outplay Blackpool in the middle third and the half-spaces, while Evatt’s side will be looking to counterattack when they can.
