History of the Blackpool v Ipswich Town fixture
Ipswich Town face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 11 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 3 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 4 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was less than a year ago, in September 2011, with Blackpool running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Jan | Ipswich Town | 2 - 2 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Sep | Blackpool | 2-0 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Mar | Blackpool | 1 - 0 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 02 Jan | Blackpool | 1 - 2 | Ipswich Town | F.A. Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Dec | Ipswich Town | 3 - 1 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Feb | Ipswich Town | 1 - 1 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 08 Nov | Blackpool | 0 - 1 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Blackpool have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Seasiders in those games, with 4 conceded.
Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Tractor Boys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.
Blackpool are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.
Ipswich Town's total of 4 points from their 2 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 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| Ipswich Town | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Tractor Boys, but one which we believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Blackpool | 7 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Ipswich Town | Undefeated in last 4 away games. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here