STEVENAGE, England (Interstat) — Stevenage and Blackpool meet Monday in a pivotal League One clash, with the hosts looking to complete a season double over a visiting side riding a wave of late drama.

The match at Broadhall Way kicks off at 3 p.m. local time.

Stevenage (16-11-12) enters after a scoreless draw at Rotherham United last Friday. Sitting eighth in the table, they are three points shy of the playoff places. Their form has been defined by narrow margins, winning four of their last six league matches all by a single goal, including a 1-0 victory over Reading on March 21.

Blackpool (17-9-13) arrives fresh from a dramatic 1-0 home win over Exeter City last Friday, secured with a 90th-minute goal. That result extended their unbeaten run to four matches (3-0-1), a surge that has lifted them to sixth, just inside the playoff positions.

The previous encounter this season was a thriller, with Stevenage claiming a 3-2 away victory at Bloomfield Road on Aug. 2, 2025.

Recent trajectories, however, contrast sharply. Blackpool’s defense has solidified during its run, conceding just twice in the last four games after previously allowing four goals in three separate matches in February. Stevenage’s attack has cooled, blanked in two of its last three outings.

A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts a 1-1 draw.

The stakes are high for the playoff picture. A win for Blackpool would strengthen its hold on a top-six spot. A Stevenage victory would see them draw level on points with their opponents, intensifying the scramble for promotion.

Key Matchup: Stevenage’s disciplined defense, which has kept two clean sheets in its last three home games, against a resurgent Blackpool attack finding timely goals.

Injury Watch: Both clubs reported no new major injury concerns following their matches on April 3.

What’s Next: Following Monday’s game, Blackpool hosts Peterborough United on April 11. Stevenage travels to Bradford City the same day before a challenging trip to Bolton Wanderers on April 14.