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 Lancashire – Blackpool and Fleetwood Town, first contested in 1980.[5] Blackpool play at Bloomfield Road while Fleetwood play at Highbury Stadium, the two grounds separated by 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
| Location | The Fylde |
|---|---|
| Teams | Blackpool Fleetwood Town |
| First meeting | Blackpool 4–0 Fleetwood 22 November 1980 FA Cup |
| Latest meeting | Blackpool 1-0 Fleetwood 9 April 2024 League One |
| Next meeting | TBC |
| Stadiums | Bloomfield Road (Blackpool) Highbury Stadium (Fleetwood Town) |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 15 |
| Most wins | Blackpool (8 wins) |
| Top scorer | Matt Phillips (3 goals) |
| All-time record | Blackpool: 8 Draw: 6 Fleetwood: 1 |
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
editLeague
edit| Date | Venue | Score | Competition | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 November 2015 | Bloomfield Road | 1–0 | EFL League One | 7,755 |
| 23 April 2016 | Highbury Stadium | 0–0 | EFL League One | 5,123 |
| 25 November 2017 | Highbury Stadium | 0–0 | EFL League One | 5,035 |
| 18 April 2018 | Bloomfield Road | 2–1 | EFL League One | 7,371 |
| 27 October 2018 | Highbury Stadium | 3–2 | EFL League One | 5,035 |
| 22 April 2019 | Bloomfield Road | 2–1 | EFL League One | 11,713 |
| 7 December 2019 | Bloomfield Road | 3–1 | EFL League One | 10,355 |
| 7 March 2020 | Highbury Stadium | 0–0 | EFL League One | 4,884 |
| 5 December 2020 | Highbury Stadium | 0–1 | EFL League One | N/A |
| 14 March 2021 | Bloomfield Road | 0–0 | EFL League One | N/A |
| 1 November 2023 | Highbury Stadium | 3–3 | EFL League One | 4,852 |
| 9 April 2024 | Bloomfield Road | 1-0 | EFL League One | 10,845 |
Cups
edit| Date | Venue | Score | Competition | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 November 1980 | Bloomfield Road | 4–0 | FA Cup | 10,897 |
| 7 January 2012 | Highbury Stadium | 1–5 | FA Cup | 5,092 |
| 8 December 2020 | Highbury Stadium | 0–0 | EFL Trophy | N/A |
Crossing the Divide
editThe 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
- Tom Barkhuizen
- Peter Clarke
- Callum Connolly
- Stephen Crainey
- Stephen Dobbie
- Ashley Eastham
- Rob Edwards
- Ryan Edwards
- Barry Ferguson MBE
- Matt Gilks
- Bobby Grant
- Bob Harris
- Ben Heneghan
- Luke Higham
- James Husband
- Chris Long
- Andy Mangan
- Jamille Matt
- Chris Maxwell
- Martin Paterson
- Jimmy Ryan
- Keith Southern
- Nathan Tyson
- Kyle Vassell
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.
References
edit- ^ "The Football League's first Fylde Coast derby: Blackpool v Fleetwood Town". www.efl.com. English Football League. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Blackpool 1-0 Fleetwood: Hosts win Fylde coast derby". www.skysports.com. Sky Sports. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Fleetwood v Blackpool: key Fylde coast derby". www.thefootballab.co.uk. The Football Lab. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Fylde coast amateur football: Derby clashes in West Lancashire League; 21st Century Windows make their point in Sunday Alliance". www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. Blackpool Gazette. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "FA Cup 1980/1981". www.worldfootball.net. WorldFootball. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Blackpool FC » Record against Fleetwood Town". www.worldfootball.net. WorldFootball. Retrieved 21 August 2020.