Blackpool vs Bradford City, 2017-18 English League One, Regular Season
· English League One
- 16': Nathan Delfouneso
- 22': Viv Solomon-Otabor
- 29': Nathan Delfouneso
- 70': Nathan Delfouneso
- 80': Sean Longstaff
FT
5 - 0
5 - 0
Delfouneso hits hat-trick for five-star Blackpool
Delfouneso hits hat-trick for five-star Blackpool
Match Commentary
- 16': Goal! Blackpool 1, Bradford City 0. Nathan Delfouneso (Blackpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Colin Daniel.
- 22': Goal! Blackpool 2, Bradford City 0. Viv Solomon-Otabor (Blackpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Colin Daniel.
- 29': Goal! Blackpool 3, Bradford City 0. Nathan Delfouneso (Blackpool) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Colin Daniel with a cross.
- 45': Substitution, Bradford City. Kai Brunker replaces Omari Patrick.
- 45': Substitution, Bradford City. Tyrell Robinson replaces Nicky Law.
- 62': Substitution, Bradford City. Alex Gilliead replaces Shay McCartan.
- 70': Goal! Blackpool 4, Bradford City 0. Nathan Delfouneso (Blackpool) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jimmy Ryan with a cross.
- 74': Substitution, Blackpool. Mark Cullen replaces Kyle Vassell because of an injury.
- 80': Goal! Blackpool 5, Bradford City 0. Sean Longstaff (Blackpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mark Cullen.
- 83': Substitution, Blackpool. Dolly Menga replaces Nathan Delfouneso.
- 85': Substitution, Blackpool. Callum Cooke replaces Sean Longstaff.
Game Information
Competition: English League One
Venue: Bloomfield Road
Location: Blackpool, England
Attendance: 5,337
Venue: Bloomfield Road
Location: Blackpool, England
Attendance: 5,337
EFL League One Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff City | 19 | +16 | 41 |
| 2 | Bradford City | 19 | +10 | 37 |
| 3 | Lincoln City | 20 | +7 | 35 |
| 4 | Bolton Wanderers | 19 | +10 | 34 |
Line-Ups
Blackpool (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 28 | Joe Lumley (GK) |
| 5 | Clark Robertson |
| 16 | Curtis Tilt |
| 23 | Colin Daniel |
| 20 | Oliver Turton |
| 15 | Sean Longstaff |
| 44 | Jay Spearing |
| 14 | Jimmy Ryan |
| 7 | Kyle Vassell |
| 17 | Viv Solomon-Otabor |
| 30 | Nathan Delfouneso |
Bradford City (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Colin Doyle (GK) |
| 5 | Matthew Kilgallon |
| 6 | Romain Vincelot |
| 15 | Stephen Warnock |
| 3 | Adam Chicksen |
| 29 | Tony McMahon |
| 7 | Nicky Law |
| 18 | Callum Guy |
| 9 | Charlie Wyke |
| 34 | Omari Patrick |
| 14 | Shay McCartan |
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