BLACKPOOL, England (Interstat) — Blackpool delivered a commanding performance at Bloomfield Road on Saturday, defeating Peterborough United 3-1 in a League One match that saw the home side dominate from the opening minute.

The tone was set almost immediately. With just three minutes on the clock, Blackpool forward Dale Taylor found the net, giving the Tangerines a rapid lead they would not relinquish. Peterborough, the visiting side, struggled to recover from the early setback as Blackpool controlled the tempo.

The advantage was doubled in the 24th minute by substitute Brandon Khela, who had entered the match and made an instant impact, putting Blackpool firmly in the driver’s seat before halftime. Peterborough’s lone response came just before the break, with midfielder Tom Bloxham scoring in the 49th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1 and offer a glimmer of hope.

Any momentum for a Peterborough comeback was extinguished in the 82nd minute, however, when Taylor struck again for his second goal of the match, sealing the three points for Blackpool. The goal was assisted by Cian Hayes, another substitute who influenced the game. The match descended into a fractious finale shortly after. In the 83rd minute, Peterborough’s Fraser Horsfall was shown a straight red card, forcing his team to play the remainder with 10 men.

The disciplinary issues continued in a lengthy stoppage time period. Peterborough’s Archie Collins received a yellow card in the 86th minute. In the chaotic final moments, Blackpool’s Reuell Walters and Peterborough’s Hayes were both booked in quick succession.

The result improved Blackpool’s League One record to 14 wins, 20 losses and six draws, pulling them level on points with Peterborough, which now sits at 15 wins, 20 losses and six draws. The victory also avenged a 2-1 loss to Peterborough in the reverse fixture on Oct. 25.

The match defied the pregame projections from Interstat, whose game simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw. Their ELO rating system had given Blackpool a narrow 51.9 percent probability to win, a margin the home side exceeded with a comprehensive display.

Key to the victory was the efficiency of Blackpool’s attack, fueled by Taylor’s brace and impactful contributions from the bench. Khela’s goal and Hayes’ assist as substitutes proved decisive, while Walters, a defender, also notched an assist. For Peterborough, Collins recorded an assist on his team’s sole goal.

Peterborough will look to rebound on Thursday when it hosts Port Vale. Blackpool’s next League One contest is on April 18 away at Wycombe Wanderers. Both teams remain in a tightly packed middle section of the League One table following this result.