History of the Leeds United v Blackpool fixture
Blackpool travel to take on Leeds United at Elland Road on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 19 games played, Seasiders have recorded 2 wins, and Leeds United have come away with 9 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Leeds United was way back in the black-and-white days of November 1970, with Leeds United running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a First Division match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1965/1966 | Sat 26 Mar | Leeds Utd. | 1 - 2 | Blackpool | First Division |
| 1964/1965 | Wed 16 Sep | Leeds Utd. | 3 - 0 | Blackpool | First Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leeds United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Blackpool is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Seasiders have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Leeds United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 22 points from their 14 games so far.
Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 19 points from their 14 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 |
| Blackpool | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Whites, as the Seasiders have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Leeds United | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Blackpool | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 7 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here