FM Preview: Blackpool v Leeds United 21 Aug 2012

Last updated : 20 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Blackpool v Leeds United fixture

Blackpool prepare to entertain Leeds United at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seasiders are clearly on top, winning 52.38% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was less than a year ago, in April 2012, the Seasiders carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 17 Apr Blackpool 1-0 Leeds Utd. Championship
2011/2012 Wed 02 Nov Leeds Utd. 0 - 5 Blackpool Championship
1970/1971 Sat 13 Mar Blackpool 1 - 1 Leeds Utd. First Division
1970/1971 Sat 14 Nov Leeds Utd. 3 - 1 Blackpool First Division
1966/1967 Sat 25 Mar Blackpool 0 - 2 Leeds Utd. First Division
1966/1967 Sat 10 Dec Leeds Utd. 1 - 1 Blackpool First Division
1965/1966 Mon 28 Mar Blackpool 1 - 0 Leeds Utd. First Division

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Recent respective form guides

Blackpool have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Seasiders, with 3 goals against.

Leeds United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Blackpool are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 1 games giving them a return of 3 points.

Leeds United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 3 from their 1 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Blackpool 6 2 2 2 9 8 8
Leeds United 6 3 1 2 11 5 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Blackpool may be coming up against a decent side in Leeds United, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Seasiders. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Blackpool Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Leeds United Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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