History of the Blackpool v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture
Blackpool prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, Seasiders have recorded 5 wins, and Brighton & Hove Albion have come away with 3 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was less than a year ago, in March 2012, with Blackpool running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Mar | Blackpool | 3-1 | Brighton & HA | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 20 Aug | Brighton & HA | 2 - 2 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 10 Mar | Blackpool | 0 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Sun 08 Oct | Brighton & HA | 0 - 3 | Blackpool | League One |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 10 Apr | Blackpool | 3 - 1 | Brighton & HA | League Division Two |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 04 Oct | Brighton & HA | 3 - 0 | Blackpool | League Division Two |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 29 Dec | Blackpool | 2 - 2 | Brighton & HA | League Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Blackpool have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the Seasiders in those games, with 9 conceded.
The Seagulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.
Blackpool's 17 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Brighton & Hove Albion's 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 4 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Blackpool are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Blackpool | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Not won in previous 2 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here