Fylde Coast derby explained

Fylde Coast derby
Nextmeeting:TBC
Stadiums:Bloomfield Road (Blackpool)
Highbury Stadium (Fleetwood Town)
Total:15
Most Wins:Blackpool (8 wins)
Top Scorer:Matt Phillips (3 goals)
Alltimerecord:Blackpool: 8
Draw: 6
Fleetwood: 1

The Fylde Coast derby[1] [2] [3] [4] is the name given to the regional football rivalry between the two Football League clubs situated in the Fylde Coast area of LancashireBlackpool and Fleetwood Town, first contested in 1980.[5] Blackpool play at Bloomfield Road while Fleetwood play at Highbury Stadium, the two grounds separated by .

The rivalry between Blackpool and Fleetwood Town started very recently, dating back to 2015–16 Football League One, after Blackpool were relegated from 2014–15 Football League Championship. As of the end of the 2023-2024 season, the two clubs have met a total of 15 times in all competitions, with Blackpool winning eight games compared to Fleetwood's solitary victory.[6]

All-time results

League

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28 November 2015Bloomfield Roadbgcolor=#F68712 style="text-align:center; color:#FFFFFF;" 1–0EFL League One7,755
23 April 2016Highbury Stadium0–0EFL League One5,123
25 November 2017Highbury Stadium0–0EFL League One5,035
18 April 2018Bloomfield Roadbgcolor=#F68712 style="text-align:center; color:#FFFFFF;" 2–1EFL League One7,371
27 October 2018Highbury Stadiumbgcolor=#FF0000 style="text-align:center; color:#FFFFFF;" 3–2EFL League One5,035
22 April 2019Bloomfield Roadbgcolor=#F68712 style="text-align:center; color:#FFFFFF;" 2–1EFL League One11,713
7 December 2019Bloomfield Roadbgcolor=#F68712 style="text-align:center; color:#FFFFFF;" 3–1EFL League One10,355
7 March 2020Highbury Stadium0–0EFL League One4,884
5 December 2020Highbury Stadiumbgcolor=#F68712 style="text-align:center; color:#FFFFFF;" 0–1EFL League OneN/A
14 March 2021Bloomfield Road0–0EFL League OneN/A
1 November 2023Highbury Stadium3–3EFL League One4,852
9 April 2024Bloomfield Roadbgcolor=#F68712 style="text-align:center; color:#FFFFFF;" 1-0EFL League One10,845

Cups

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22 November 1980Bloomfield Roadbgcolor=#F68712 style="text-align:center; color:#FFFFFF;" 4–0FA Cup10,897
7 January 2012Highbury Stadiumbgcolor=#F68712 style="text-align:center; color:#FFFFFF;" 1–5FA Cup5,092
8 December 2020Highbury Stadium0–0EFL TrophyN/A

Crossing the Divide

The following players have played for both clubs in the EFL and/or affiliated Cup competitions such as the FA Cup, Football League Cup or EFL Trophy.

Played for Both

Other Connections

The following players have either managed both, played for one or managed the other or been on the coaching staff of one or both clubs.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Football League's first Fylde Coast derby: Blackpool v Fleetwood Town . . November 27, 2015 . www.efl.com . August 21, 2020.
  2. Web site: Blackpool 1-0 Fleetwood: Hosts win Fylde coast derby . . November 28, 2015 . www.skysports.com . August 21, 2020.
  3. Web site: Fleetwood v Blackpool: key Fylde coast derby . The Football Lab . April 22, 2016 . www.thefootballab.co.uk . August 21, 2020.
  4. Web site: Fylde coast amateur football: Derby clashes in West Lancashire League; 21st Century Windows make their point in Sunday Alliance . . December 11, 2019 . www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk . August 21, 2020.
  5. Web site: FA Cup 1980/1981 . WorldFootball . www.worldfootball.net . August 21, 2020.
  6. Web site: Blackpool FC » Record against Fleetwood Town . WorldFootball . www.worldfootball.net . August 21, 2020.