Our prediction for this Championship match:
Barnsley
Match Time & Date:
15/01/2022
16:00
Prediction: 0-1
Blackpool
Barnsley play host to Blackpool at their Oakwell on day 27 of the current Championship campaign. The Tykes were not in action in midweek as their clash with Stoke City was postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at the Yorkshire club. Considering that Barnsley are hit by both injuries and coronavirus, we are not tempted to put our money on the hosts. The Seasiders, on the other hand, aim to make amends for the FA Cup loss to Hartlepool.
Blackpool, though, did well to beat Hull City in their last league match, and we predict that they will take advantage of the absentees in the home team. In the first half of the season the Seasiders defeated Barnsley 1-0, which is yet another reason why away win should be considered. Both Keshi Anderson and James Husband are rated doubtful for the visiting team after the duo limped off with injuries at the weekend.
Highlighted Player (Richard Keogh):
Richard Keogh is an English player, who has a deal with Derby County. The 188-cm-tall defender started his senior career in 2004 as he signed for Stoke City, but he was immediately sent on loan to Vikingur. After making nine appearances for the Icelandic club, he joined Bristol City in 2005.
Keogh made his Bristol City debut on 3 September, 2005 in a goalless draw with Colchester United. The Derby County defender then spent several seasons on loan at Wycombe, Huddersfield, Carlisle and Cheltenham before signing a permanent deal with Carlisle. Richard Keogh signed a three-year deal with Coventry City and he made 46 appearances for the club in the 2010/2011 Championship campaign.
Keogh played 45 games for Coventry in the 2011/2012 season and on July 2012 he joined Derby County. The defender made 178 appearances for the Rams until the 2016/2017 Championship campaign and he netted one goal for the iPro Stadium outfit. Keogh made his Republic of Ireland debut on 6 February, 2013 in a friendly game against Poland.
Highlighted Team (Blackpool):
Blackpool FC are a professional English club based in Blackpool, Lancashire. Considering that Blackpool is a seaside town, it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Seasiders. Founded back in 1887, the club play their home matches at Bloomfield Road, which can hold up to 17,338 spectators. In the 2009/2010 season Blackpool secured promotion to the Premier League, but they were not competitive at this level, suffering relegation to the Championship the following season.
The club’s biggest success, though, came in 1953 when they defeated Bolton Wanderers 4-3 in the FA Cup final. Blackpool are well known for their orange shirts, but the dominant colour of their away kit is white. Preston are considered the club’s biggest rivals, with the two teams facing each other in the West Lancashire derby.
Charlie Adam, who played for Liverpool and has 26 caps for Scotland national team, is regarded as one of the club’s most notable players.
