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Last updated : 18 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. pack their bags to visit Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon,

The previous match played between the two at Bloomfield Road was more than three years back, in August 2004, with Sheff. Wed. inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Seasiders in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 27 OctSheff. Wed.2 - 1BlackpoolCHMP
2004/2005Sat 12 MarSheff. Wed.3 - 2BlackpoolLGE1
2004/2005Tue 10 AugBlackpool1 - 2Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 17 AprBlackpool4 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2003/2004Wed 25 FebSheff. Wed.0 - 2BlackpoolASSM
2003/2004Tue 10 FebBlackpool1 - 0Sheff. Wed.ASSM
2003/2004Sat 01 NovSheff. Wed.0 - 1BlackpoolLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Blackpool find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 50 points from their 43 matches. Sheff. Wed. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 49 points from 43 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackpool60335103
Sheff. Wed.6060886

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Sheff. Wed. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Bloomfield Road will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Blackpool Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 7 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.