Blackpool FC saw their four-game unbeaten run in League One come to an end on 6 April 2026, following a 1-0 defeat away at Stevenage. The result leaves the club in a precarious position as they fight to secure their survival in the division.
The match at the Lamex Stadium was decided in the 66th minute when Stevenage midfielder Harvey White fired a shot through a crowd of players from the edge of the area. Earlier in the second half, Blackpool’s Leighton Clarkson came close to breaking the deadlock, but his 59th-minute free-kick struck the post.
Following the loss, manager Ian Evatt expressed frustration with his team’s performance, specifically citing a lack of bravery on the ball. Evatt noted that the team failed to implement their own style of play, instead opting for a direct approach that mirrored their opponents. The manager, who was appointed in October 2025, emphasised that despite the team competing and battling throughout the match, they did not show enough courage to pass the ball.
Blackpool now sits in 20th position in the league table with 48 points from 42 games. They are currently level on points with 19th-placed Burton Albion and remain just above the relegation zone. With the season nearing its conclusion, the club will look to rely on key players, including leading goalscorer Ashley Fletcher, to secure necessary points in the upcoming fixtures.
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