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Exeter City dominated Blackpool in their English League One clash at St James Park, securing a resounding 4-1 victory. Reece Cole opened the scoring early for Exeter in the 4th minute, followed by Jack Fitzwater in the 15th. Ashley Fletcher pulled one back for Blackpool in the 22nd minute, but Jayden Wareham extended Exeter's lead in the 60th minute. Sonny Cox sealed the win with a goal in the 90th minute.
Despite Blackpool having more possession (56%), Exeter were more clinical, converting their chances effectively, and they recorded 17 total shots, with 7 on target, compared to Blackpool's 10 total shots and 3 on target. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Blackpool, which turned out to be incorrect. The game was expected to be balanced.
Exeter's recent form has been inconsistent, while Blackpool has also struggled, losing their previous game at home. Exeter's next match is against Cheltenham Town in the English Carabao Cup, where they have a slightly better team rate than their opponent but are coming up against a team that will be hungry for a win, considering their last results. Blackpool will face Port Vale in the English Carabao Cup.
Considering the previous games between the two teams, Exeter has often struggled against Blackpool, but they managed to reverse the trend in this match. Exeter's tactical setup (3-4-2-1) seemed to work well against Blackpool's 4-4-2 formation, as Exeter's midfield was able to control the game and create numerous scoring opportunities. This impressive win for Exeter contrasts with their recent away defeat to Doncaster Rovers. Blackpool needs to reassess their strategy and improve their defensive solidity for their upcoming matches, bearing in mind their last defeat in the league against Stevenage.