On Jan 1st, Blackpool hosts Hull City in a clash of the Championship. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Blackpool recorded a 2-3 loss against Huddersfield Town. Jerry Yates struck first for Blackpool in the 1st minute, but Daniel Ward got the equalizer for Huddersfield Town in the 3rd minute But luckily in the 84th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Sorba Thomas. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 19th placed Hull City, recorded a 1-2 loss against Nottingham Forest. Keane Lewis-Potter scored the first goal for Hull City in the 43rd minute, but Lewis Grabban got the equalizer for Nottingham Forest in the 55th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 72nd minute on a goal by Brennan Johnson to cap off a wild match. Hull City is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Kcom Stadium, Hull City and Blackpool battled to a 1-1 draw. Shayne Lavery struck first for Blackpool in the 42nd minute, then Tom Eaves tied it up for Hull City in the 84th minute on a feed from Keane Lewis-Potter earning Hull City at least a draw.
For Hull City, their top scorers are George Honeyman and Ryan Longman, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches. Jerry Yates has been the most effective weapon for Blackpool lately. The English attacker has netted two goals in his last 5 matches.