History of the Blackpool v Middlesbrough fixture
Blackpool prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Bloomfield Road on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, Seasiders have recorded 12 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 7 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was two seasons ago, in February 2010, 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 19 Nov | Middlesbrough | 2 - 2 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 16 Feb | Blackpool | 2-0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 08 Dec | Middlesbrough | 0 - 3 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 1986/1987 | Sat 21 Mar | Blackpool | 0 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Third Division |
| 1986/1987 | Sat 15 Nov | Middlesbrough | 3 - 0 | Blackpool | F.A. Cup |
| 1986/1987 | Sat 11 Oct | Middlesbrough | 1 - 3 | Blackpool | Third Division |
| 1973/1974 | Sat 09 Feb | Middlesbrough | 0 - 0 | Blackpool | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Blackpool have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
The Boro have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Boro's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Blackpool's 35 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Middlesbrough are holding the final promotion place in the npower Championship, and have accumulated 45 points from the 24 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Seasiders go into their game against Middlesbrough 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 |
|---|---|
| Blackpool | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. |
| Middlesbrough | Undefeated in last 4 away games. 6 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here