Fylde Coast derby
The Fylde Coast derby 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. 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.
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