Swansea City v Blackpool: Preview
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Team Stat Comparison
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Swansea City
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Blackpool
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Matches Played
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46
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46
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Table Position
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8
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16
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Points
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68
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56
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Goal Difference
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13
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-11
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Goals for
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1.7
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1.0
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Goals against
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1.0
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1.1
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Last 5
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L-L-W-W-W
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W-D-D-D-W
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Last 5 home
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L-W-W-L-W
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D-D-L-D-W
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Last 5 away
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L-W-D-D-L
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W-D-W-W-D
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*
Goals per match - home matches for home club and away matches for away club
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Club Stats:
Swansea City
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Blackpool
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Next Five Matches in Competition
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Swansea City
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Blackpool
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28/11
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A: Newcastle United
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30/11
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H: Preston North End
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5/12
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A: Peterborough United
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5/12
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H: Barnsley
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8/12
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H: Plymouth Argyle
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8/12
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A: Middlesbrough
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12/12
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H: Nottingham Forest
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12/12
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A: Ipswich Town
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19/12
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A: Sheffield Wednesday
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19/12
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H: West Bromwich Albion
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· Club Fixtures: Swansea City | Blackpool
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Updated: May 2, 2009, 4:21 PM UK
Angel Rangel is again a major doubt for Swansea`s final game of the season at home to Blackpool.
The full-back overcame Achilles and hamstring problems to take to the field for last weekend`s 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United but he is again struggling with a recurrence of the Achilles injury.
Captain Garry Monk is also looking to prove his fitness ahead of the clash at the Liberty Stadium as he battles to get the better of a hamstring injury.
Roberto Martinez looks to have no other new injury or suspension concerns for the encounter, with long-term absentees Marcos Painter and Ferrie Bodde still on the sidelines.
Despite not being able to finish in the top six, Martinez will want to end what has been a more than successful campaign on a high.
Attention will then turn to keeping hold of his prized assets who he hopes will not be making their final appearance in a white shirt amid interest from rival clubs.
Blackpool caretaker boss Tony Parkes will be without a quartet of players.
Defender Rob Edwards, who missed last weekend's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest due to a groin strain, will remain absent after undergoing surgery on his ankle.
Gary Taylor-Fletcher (knee) and Stephen McPhee (knee) both remain on the sidelines and defender Ian Evatt is suspended after being sent off against Forest in a game which secured the club's Championship status.
Parkes and assistant Steve Thompson have been in charge of the Seasiders since the turn of the year following Simon Grayson's defection to Leeds.
The duo look set to be handed the reins on a permanent basis following their success this season in steering the club to safety.
Swansea City 0 - 1 Blackpool