FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 22 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Blackpool v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 32 games played, Spireites have recorded 7 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2003, the Seasiders carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 06 NovChesterfield1 - 0BlackpoolLGE1
2003/2004Sat 24 AprChesterfield1 - 0BlackpoolLGE1
2003/2004Sat 15 NovBlackpool1 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2002/2003Sat 03 MayBlackpool1 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2002/2003Sat 28 SepChesterfield1 - 0BlackpoolLGE1
2001/2002Sat 20 AprChesterfield2 - 1BlackpoolLGE1
2001/2002Tue 04 DecChesterfield0 - 3BlackpoolAM

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Seasiders in those games, with 6 conceded.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 54 points from their 43 games played so far, Chesterfield find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 53 points from their 43 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackpool6222558
Chesterfield6033693

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Blackpool may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Blackpool Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Chesterfield Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.