History of the Blackpool v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture
Brighton & Hove Albion face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 12 games played, Seagulls have recorded 3 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 5 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was less than a year ago, in March 2012, with Blackpool running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Mar | Blackpool | 3-1 | Brighton & HA | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 20 Aug | Brighton & HA | 2 - 2 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 10 Mar | Blackpool | 0 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Sun 08 Oct | Brighton & HA | 0 - 3 | Blackpool | League One |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 10 Apr | Blackpool | 3 - 1 | Brighton & HA | League Division Two |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 04 Oct | Brighton & HA | 3 - 0 | Blackpool | League Division Two |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 29 Dec | Blackpool | 2 - 2 | Brighton & HA | League Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Blackpool have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the Seasiders in those games, with 9 conceded.
The Seagulls 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 Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.
Blackpool's 17 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Brighton & Hove Albion's 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 4 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Brighton & Hove Albion are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Blackpool. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Blackpool | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Not won in previous 2 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here