Bolton vs Blackpool: result 2-2 and analysis
League OneRegular Season - 34Kick-off on February 21, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
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What was the result of Bolton vs Blackpool?
Bolton and Blackpool drew 2-2 on February 21, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 66′E. ToalBolton
- 73′H. CoulsonBlackpool
- 77′G. HoneymanBlackpool
- 85′Mason Paul James BurstowBolton
Official lineup for Bolton vs Blackpool
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Bolton
4-2-3-1- 10S. Dalby
- 35C. Blackett-Taylor
- 22K. Dempsey
- 15R. Apter
- 21E. Erhahon
- 8J. Sheehan
- 6G. Johnston
- 3C. Forino-Joseph
- 18E. Toal
- 14J. Osei-Tutu
- 1J. Bonham
Blackpool
3-1-4-2- 9N. Ennis
- 11A. Fletcher
- 15H. Coulson
- 7L. Clarkson
- 23Karoy Anderson
- 24R. Walters
- 6J. Brown
- 26Z. Ashworth
- 5F. Horsfall
- 4O. Casey
- 1B. Peacock-Farrell
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Bolton have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Blackpool have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Reading(away) | 1-1 | League One |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Lincoln(away) | 1-1 | League One |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Barnsley(home) | 3-2 | League One |
| Jan 31, 2026 | AFC Wimbledon(away) | 1-0 | League One |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Burton Albion(home) | 2-1 | League One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mansfield Town(home) | 1-0 | League One |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Plymouth(home) | 0-4 | League One |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Huddersfield(away) | 2-2 | League One |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Luton(away) | 0-1 | League One |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Stockport County(home) | 1-2 | League One |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Bolton wins, 2 draws, 2 Blackpool wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | Blackpool 1-1 Bolton | League One |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Blackpool 2-1 Bolton | League One |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Bolton 2-1 Blackpool | League One |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Blackpool 4-1 Bolton | League One |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Blackpool 0-0 Bolton | EFL Trophy |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Bolton 1-0 Blackpool | League One |
How many goals should we expect?
Bolton score 1.1 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Blackpool score 1.5 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 1.1 | 1.0 | 4 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
| Blackpool | 1.5 | 1.5 | 6 | 7/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Blackpool | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 8 |
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