Blackpool Match Preview

Last updated : 11 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Blackpool fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Blackpool at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The fixture has produced 3 draws, with 4 wins being posted by Tractor Boys.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in February 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 14 FebIpswich Town1-1BlackpoolCHMP
2008/2009Sat 08 NovBlackpool0 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2007/2008Sat 16 FebIpswich Town2 - 1BlackpoolCHMP
2007/2008Sat 19 JanBlackpool1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
1978/1979Wed 30 AugBlackpool2 - 0Ipswich TownLGEC
1970/1971Sat 30 JanIpswich Town2 - 1BlackpoolPREM
1970/1971Sat 28 NovBlackpool0 - 2Ipswich TownPREM

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Tractor Boys have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Seasiders have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 18 points from their 20 games thus far. Blackpool's total of 31 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town62404210
Blackpool62221398