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

Blackpool prepare to entertain Peterborough United at Bloomfield Road on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 16 games played, Seasiders have recorded 6 wins, and Peterborough United have come away with 5 victories.

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

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
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

TeamPWDLFAP
Blackpool 6 2 3 1 8 8 9
Peterborough United 6 5 0 1 18 7 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Bloomfield Road for the Seasiders and the Madmen are unable to see past Peterborough United claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
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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