FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Tranmere Rvs. face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Friday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the Seasiders edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a (Associate Members) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 14 OctBlackpool3 - 2Tranmere Rvs.AM
2002/2003Sat 22 FebTranmere Rvs.2 - 1BlackpoolLD2
2002/2003Sat 07 SepBlackpool3 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LD2
2001/2002Tue 12 MarBlackpool1 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LD2
2001/2002Thu 04 OctTranmere Rvs.4 - 0BlackpoolLD2
1999/2000Tue 24 AugTranmere Rvs.3 - 1BlackpoolLC
1999/2000Tue 10 AugBlackpool2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LC

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These games have seen the Seasiders score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Tranmere Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Rovers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Two, showing a record of 30 points from their 21 games played so far, Tranmere Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Two, showing a record of 29 points from their 22 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackpool65019315
Tranmere Rvs.64116413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Tranmere Rvs. 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 17 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 15 .
Tranmere Rvs. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.