Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Blackpool
Match Time & Date:
2 August 2025
15:00
Prediction: 1-1
Stevenage
Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s League One game between Blackpool and Stevenage. The Seasiders remained unbeaten in preseason, with the team beating both AFC Fylde and WBA, while sharing the spoils with Salford City and Doncaster. Right winger Rob Apter is no longer part of the team, while the club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Jordan Brown, George Honeymann, Fraser Horsfall, Franco Ravizzoli, and Michael Ihiekwe.
The Boro, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over MK Dons in their last warm-up game, but beating Blackpool at Bloomfield Road is easier said than done. A close encounter is on the cards in Blackpool and we predict that the two teams are going to share the spoils on Matchday 1. A man to watch in the away team will be summer signing Chem Campbell, with Jordan Houghton being expected to make his official Stevenage debut as well.
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.
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