FM Preview: Millwall v Blackpool 18 Aug 2012

Last updated : 17 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Millwall v Blackpool fixture

Blackpool face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Seasiders have recorded 2 wins, and Millwall have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Den was less than a year ago, in April 2012, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Millwall 2 - 2 Blackpool Championship
2011/2012 Sat 05 Nov Blackpool 1 - 0 Millwall Championship
2006/2007 Sat 24 Feb Blackpool 0 - 1 Millwall League One
2006/2007 Sat 02 Sep Millwall 0 - 0 Blackpool League One
1999/2000 Sat 18 Mar Millwall 1 - 1 Blackpool League Division Two
1999/2000 Tue 23 Nov Blackpool 1 - 2 Millwall League Division Two
1998/1999 Mon 05 Apr Millwall 1 - 0 Blackpool League Division Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Millwall are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Seasiders's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Millwall 6 4 2 0 11 5 14
Blackpool 6 2 2 2 11 8 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Seasiders out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Millwall Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Blackpool Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here