History of the Ipswich Town v Blackpool fixture
Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Blackpool at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Tractor Boys have a healthy record in the fixture, winning 5 from 9 meetings.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was just last season, in January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | Blackpool | 6 - 0 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Ipswich Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 6 conceded.
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 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
Ipswich Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 31 matches.
Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 40 points from their 31 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Blackpool | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Tractor Boys go into their game against Blackpool in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Blackpool | Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here