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Last updated : 21 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackpool fixture

Wolves prepare to entertain Blackpool at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wolves are clearly on top, having won 27 and lost only 10 of the 48 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Molineux was just last season, in August 2007, the Wolves carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 12 FebBlackpool0 - 0WolvesCHMP
2007/2008Sat 25 AugWolves2-1BlackpoolCHMP
1988/1989Tue 28 FebBlackpool0 - 2WolvesLGE1
1988/1989Tue 25 OctWolves2 - 1BlackpoolLGE1
1985/1986Sat 05 AprBlackpool0 - 1WolvesLGE1
1985/1986Tue 05 NovWolves2 - 1BlackpoolLGE1
1976/1977Tue 01 MarWolves2 - 1BlackpoolCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Wolves in those games, with 6 conceded.

Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Seasiders's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 17 games giving them a return of 40 points. Blackpool find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 21 points from their 17 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves6501131015
Blackpool621310137

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Wolves fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Wolves. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Won 3 successive home games.
12 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 14 .
Blackpool An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.