FM Preview: Blackpool v Peterborough United 14 Aug 2011

Last updated : 13 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Blackpool v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough United face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Posh have recorded 5 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in September 2009, with Blackpool running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Peterborough 0 - 1 Blackpool Championship
2009/2010 Sat 26 Sep Blackpool 2-0 Peterborough Championship
2004/2005 Sat 09 Apr Blackpool 0 - 1 Peterborough League One
2004/2005 Mon 30 Aug Peterborough 0 - 0 Blackpool League One
2003/2004 Sat 01 May Blackpool 1 - 4 Peterborough League Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 22 Nov Peterborough 0 - 1 Blackpool League Division Two
2002/2003 Sat 19 Apr Peterborough 1 - 0 Blackpool League Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Blackpool's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Seasiders have scored 8, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

Peterborough United's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Posh's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.

Blackpool's total of 3 points from their 1 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Peterborough United's total of 3 points from their 1 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 2 3 1 8 8 9
Peterborough United 6 5 0 1 18 7 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Posh 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 Blackpool. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Blackpool Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Peterborough United 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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