FM Preview: Blackpool v Hull City 01 Jan 2013

Last updated : 31 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Blackpool v Hull City fixture

Blackpool prepare to entertain Hull City at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 49 games played, Seasiders have recorded 19 wins, and Hull City have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was less than a year ago, in March 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 02 Oct Hull City 2 - 3 Blackpool Championship
2011/2012 Fri 02 Mar Blackpool 1-1 Hull City Championship
2011/2012 Fri 05 Aug Hull City 0 - 1 Blackpool Championship
2007/2008 Sat 09 Feb Hull City 2 - 2 Blackpool Championship
2007/2008 Mon 03 Sep Blackpool 2 - 1 Hull City Championship
2005/2006 Tue 23 Aug Blackpool 2 - 1 Hull City League Cup
2004/2005 Sun 26 Dec Blackpool 0 - 2 Hull City League One

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

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Hull City however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Tigers, and 2 goals against.

Blackpool's 33 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Hull City are holding the final promotion place in the npower Championship, and have accumulated 48 points from the 25 games they have played so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Blackpool 6 2 2 2 12 10 8
Hull City 6 5 1 0 10 3 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Seasiders of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Hull City, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Blackpool Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hull City 4 successive away victories.
12 games since last away draw.
8 games since last defeat.

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