FM Preview: Blackpool v Ipswich Town 25 Aug 2012

Last updated : 24 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Blackpool v Ipswich Town fixture

Blackpool prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 11 games played, Seasiders have recorded 4 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was less than a year ago, in September 2011, with Blackpool running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 14 Jan Ipswich Town 2 - 2 Blackpool Championship
2011/2012 Sat 10 Sep Blackpool 2-0 Ipswich Town Championship
2009/2010 Sat 06 Mar Blackpool 1 - 0 Ipswich Town Championship
2009/2010 Sat 02 Jan Blackpool 1 - 2 Ipswich Town F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Sat 12 Dec Ipswich Town 3 - 1 Blackpool Championship
2008/2009 Sat 14 Feb Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Blackpool Championship
2008/2009 Sat 08 Nov Blackpool 0 - 1 Ipswich Town Championship

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Seasiders in those games, with 4 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Tractor Boys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Blackpool are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.

Ipswich Town's total of 4 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Blackpool 6 3 1 2 9 7 10
Ipswich Town 6 3 2 1 9 8 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Seasiders are in a rich vein of form at home as of late, but the one that FootyMad has marked this down as one of their banker draws, taking into account the quality of the opposition. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Blackpool 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Ipswich Town Undefeated in last 4 away games.
5 games since last defeat.

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