Home team Shots on target 3

Away team Shots on target 6

Home team Shots off target 2

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 2

Home team Corner kicks 1

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 6

Away team Fouls 3

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 1

Looking back at the thrilling League One matchup between Peterborough United and Blackpool on 17 February 2024, analyzing the statistics and key factors that played into Blackpool’s 2-1 victory makes for an interesting review.

The most immediate statistic that stands out and had a significant impact on the outcome of the match is the shots on target. Blackpool, despite being the visiting team, had a higher total, with 6 shots on target compared to Peterborough United’s 3. This numerical superiority in the threat on goal enabled Blackpool to score twice, one goal more than their opposition.

Moreover, the home team's goalkeeper had a busy day with 4 saves, double compared to Blackpool's goalie who only had to make 2 saves. Again, this heightened activity in the home goal area paints the picture of a Blackpool team that consistently threatened their opponent’s defences more effectively.

Additionally, Blackpool edged Peterborough United in corner kicks 4 to 1. These set-piece situations are crucial, underlining again the intense pressure mounted by Blackpool during the game. Interestingly, the discipline of both teams was commendable as evidenced by the lack of yellow or red cards issued during the match.

There was one offsides to each team, so neither the home or away side were disturbed in their game plan by offsides. Peterborough executed one additional substitution in comparison to Blackpool, an attempt to change the match dynamic, but unfortunately for them, it did not pay off.

Based on these statistics, it can be concluded that while Peterborough United had a disciplined performance, they were ultimately less effective in creating solid scoring opportunities compared to Blackpool. The match stats hence point out to Blackpool's better performance on the day, leading them to walk away as the deserved winner.

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