Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes Blackpool the pick at 42% for Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Sheffield Wednesday host Blackpool on 1 November 2026 at Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield. Blackpool are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 42%. This matchday 14 fixture in League One is listed as Sheffield Wednesday - Blackpool. Kick-off is 14:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Sheffield Wednesday: they come in on the back of a draw, following one win, one draw and two defeats before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. It leaves them three games without a win. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (6 scored and 5 conceded in six matches, 1.0 and 0.83 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That is reflected in a form rating of 43.7 out of 100, and they sit 9th on a goal difference of +8.
Blackpool: they come in on the back of a win, following one win and three defeats before that. That is two wins, no draws and three defeats from the last five, worth 6 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (11 scored and 14 conceded in six matches, 1.83 and 2.33 per game) points to strong attacking output with occasional defensive lapses. That is reflected in a form rating of 34.0 out of 100, and they sit 20th on a goal difference of -4.
Side by side
| Statistic | Sheffield Wednesday | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 9th | 20th |
| Goal difference | +8 | -4 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | DLLWD | WLWLL |
| Points from last 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 8 / 7 | 6 / 9 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 1 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 6 | 6 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.0 / 0.83 | 1.83 / 2.33 |
| Points per game (2026) | 1.83 | 1.17 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 43.7 | 34.0 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 36% | 42% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: Sheffield Wednesday 43.7 versus Blackpool 34.0, a gap of 9.7, which cuts against the model's favourite and is the tension in this one.
- Table gap: Eleven places separate them, the kind of margin that usually shows in the first twenty minutes.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.60, over 2.5 goals at 60% and both teams to score at 64%.
- First goal: Leans Blackpool's way at 51%.
The call
The model edges towards Blackpool at 42%, and 'edges' is doing real work in that sentence. Blackpool's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Sheffield Wednesday or Blackpool?
Blackpool, with an implied win probability of roughly 42%. The full split is 36% Sheffield Wednesday, 22% the draw and 42% Blackpool.
When and where is Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool being played?
1 November 2026 at Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield, kick-off 14:00 UTC.
Have Sheffield Wednesday and Blackpool met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Sheffield Wednesday and Blackpool?
Sheffield Wednesday have taken 5 points from their last five (DLLWD), Blackpool 6 from theirs (WLWLL). Most recently Sheffield Wednesday took a 1-1 draw at home to Cambridge United and Blackpool a 3-2 win at home to Aston Villa U21.
How many goals are expected in Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.60 — 1.00 for Sheffield Wednesday and 1.60 for Blackpool. It rates over 2.5 goals at 60%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 64%, so its call is yes.