History of the Middlesbrough v Blackpool fixture
Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Blackpool at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 19 wins out of 29 previous matches.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was two seasons ago, in December 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1973/1974 | Sat 22 Sep | Blackpool | 0 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the Boro score just 5 goals, though they have conceded 2.
Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Seasiders's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 30 points from 16 games.
Blackpool's total of 25 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| Blackpool | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its a close one to call, but we think that Boro's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Blackpool. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Unbeaten in the last 15 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Blackpool | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 8 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here