History of the Leeds United v Blackpool fixture
Blackpool face a trip to 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 3 wins, and Leeds United have come away with 9 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was just last season, in November 2011, where Blackpool annihilated the Seasiders 0-5 in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 21 Aug | Blackpool | 2 - 1 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leeds United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Whites score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.
In complete contrast to Leeds United, Blackpool are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Seasiders have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Leeds United's 42 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 40 points from their 32 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Blackpool | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
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 | 4 games since last home draw. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Blackpool | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 8 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here