History of the Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Sheffield Wednesday face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 15 of the 38 previous games, with the hosts winning just 14.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was less than a year ago, in April 2013, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 16 Apr | Blackpool | 0 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2012/2013 | Tue 06 Nov | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 2 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 07 Feb | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 3 | Blackpool | F.A. Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 28 Jan | Blackpool | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Wed. | F.A. Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Thu 11 Aug | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 0 | Blackpool | League Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 09 Feb | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 0 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 19 Jan | Blackpool | 1 - 2 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Blackpool have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.
The away form of Sheffield Wednesday is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Owls have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Blackpool are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 28 points from 16 games.
Sheffield Wednesday are stuck down in the relegation zone of Skybet Championship with a return of just 11 points from their 15 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Owls are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Blackpool. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Blackpool | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | Not won in previous 12 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here