Alex Baptiste
| Date of birth | 31 January 1986 |
| Place of birth | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Defender |
Alex Baptiste's contract at Mansfield Town was extended to June 2007 in July 2004, then to June 2010 in July 2007.
He joined Blackpool in July 2008 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2013 in January 2010.
Alex joined Bolton Wanderers in July 2013 with a three-year contract.
He joined Middlesbrough in July 2015 with a three-year contract that was cancelled in August 2017.
Alex joined Queens Park Rangers in August 2017 with a two-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Town | 05 Feb 2003 | 01 Jul 2007 | |
| Tamworth | 12 Dec 2003 | 06 Jan 2004 | L |
| Burton Albion | 06 Feb 2004 | 06 Mar 2004 | L |
| Blackpool | 01 Jul 2007 | 30 Jun 2013 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 01 Jul 2013 | 06 Jul 2015 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 11 Jul 2014 | 31 May 2015 | L |
| Middlesbrough | 06 Jul 2015 | 06 Aug 2017 | |
| Sheffield United | 01 Mar 2016 | 02 Jun 2016 | L |
| Preston North End | 31 Aug 2016 | 31 May 2017 | L |
| Queens Park Rangers | 07 Aug 2017 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2002-03 | Mansfield Town | League Division 2 | 4 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Mansfield Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Mansfield Town | League Division 3 | 14 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Mansfield Town | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Mansfield Town | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Mansfield Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Mansfield Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Mansfield Town | League Two | 41 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Mansfield Town | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Mansfield Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Mansfield Town | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Mansfield Town | League Two | 40 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Mansfield Town | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Mansfield Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Mansfield Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Mansfield Town | League Two | 46 | 3 |
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| 2007-08 | Mansfield Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Mansfield Town | League Two | 25 |
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| 2008-09 | Blackpool | League Championship | 21 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Blackpool | League Championship | 42 | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | Blackpool | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Blackpool | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Blackpool | Premier League | 19 | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2011-12 | Blackpool | League Championship | 43 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Blackpool | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Blackpool | League Championship | 43 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2013-14 | Bolton Wanderers | League Championship | 37 | 2 |
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| 2013-14 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Blackburn Rovers | League Championship | 29 | 3 |
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| 2015-16 | Sheffield United | League One | 10 | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Middlesbrough | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Preston North End | League Championship | 23 | 1 |
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| 2017-18 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2017-18 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 26 |
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| 2017-18 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2008 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Dec 2008 | Blackpool v Swansea City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Jan 2009 | Crystal Palace v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Feb 2009 | Blackpool v Doncaster Rovers | L | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 14 Feb 2009 | Ipswich Town v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Feb 2009 | Derby County v Blackpool | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Feb 2009 | Blackpool v Watford | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 28 Feb 2009 | Bristol City v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Blackpool v Burnley | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Mar 2009 | Blackpool v Norwich City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Sheffield United v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 14 Mar 2009 | Barnsley v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Mar 2009 | Blackpool v Southampton | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Apr 2009 | Blackpool v Plymouth Argyle | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Apr 2009 | Preston North End v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Apr 2009 | Blackpool v Reading | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 18 Apr 2009 | Charlton Athletic v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Apr 2009 | Blackpool v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 May 2009 | Swansea City v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 Aug 2009 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Aug 2009 | Blackpool v Derby County | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Aug 2009 | Watford v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Aug 2009 | Blackpool v Wigan Athletic | W | 4-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Blackpool v Newcastle United | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Sep 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Sep 2009 | Stoke City v Blackpool | L | 4-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 26 Sep 2009 | Blackpool v Peterborough United | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Bristol City v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Oct 2009 | Crystal Palace v Blackpool | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Oct 2009 | Blackpool v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Oct 2009 | Blackpool v Sheffield United | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Oct 2009 | Swansea City v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 31 Oct 2009 | Doncaster Rovers v Blackpool | D | 3-3 | League Championship | |
| 07 Nov 2009 | Blackpool v Scunthorpe United | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Nov 2009 | Reading v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 30 Nov 2009 | Blackpool v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 05 Dec 2009 | Blackpool v Barnsley | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Middlesbrough v Blackpool | W | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2009 | Derby County v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 02 Jan 2010 | Blackpool v Ipswich Town | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Jan 2010 | Cardiff City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 16 Jan 2010 | Blackpool v Queens Park Rangers | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Jan 2010 | Blackpool v Watford | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Jan 2010 | Coventry City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Feb 2010 | Blackpool v Leicester City | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Feb 2010 | Preston North End v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Feb 2010 | Blackpool v Middlesbrough | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Feb 2010 | Blackpool v Reading | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 27 Feb 2010 | Barnsley v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Mar 2010 | Blackpool v Ipswich Town | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Mar 2010 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackpool | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Sheffield United v Blackpool | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Mar 2010 | Blackpool v Crystal Palace | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Mar 2010 | Blackpool v Swansea City | W | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Mar 2010 | Plymouth Argyle v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 02 Apr 2010 | Scunthorpe United v Blackpool | W | 2-4 | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2010 | Blackpool v Doncaster Rovers | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 10 Apr 2010 | Newcastle United v Blackpool | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Apr 2010 | Blackpool v Nottingham Forest | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Apr 2010 | Peterborough United v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 May 2010 | Blackpool v Bristol City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 May 2010 | Blackpool v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-1 | League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 11 May 2010 | Nottingham Forest v Blackpool | W |
3-4 Agg: 4-6 |
League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 22 May 2010 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | W | 3-2 | League Championship Play-Offs | Final |
| 14 Aug 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Blackpool | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Arsenal v Blackpool | L | 6-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 2010 | Blackpool v Fulham | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 2010 | Chelsea v Blackpool | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 Jan 2011 | Southampton v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2011 | Blackpool v Liverpool | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Jan 2011 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackpool | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Jan 2011 | Blackpool v Manchester United | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 2011 | Blackpool v West Ham United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 2011 | Everton v Blackpool | L | 5-3 | Premier League | |
| 12 Feb 2011 | Blackpool v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Feb 2011 | Blackpool v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 2011 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackpool | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Mar 2011 | Blackpool v Chelsea | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 2011 | Blackburn Rovers v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 2011 | Fulham v Blackpool | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Apr 2011 | Blackpool v Arsenal | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 23 Apr 2011 | Blackpool v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 2011 | Blackpool v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2011 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 May 2011 | Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 22 May 2011 | Manchester United v Blackpool | L | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Aug 2011 | Hull City v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Aug 2011 | Blackpool v Peterborough United | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Aug 2011 | Blackpool v Derby County | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Aug 2011 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Aug 2011 | Crystal Palace v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Sep 2011 | Blackpool v Ipswich Town | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Sep 2011 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Sep 2011 | Portsmouth v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 27 Sep 2011 | Coventry City v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Oct 2011 | Blackpool v Bristol City | W | 5-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Oct 2011 | West Ham United v Blackpool | L | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Blackpool v Doncaster Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Oct 2011 | Blackpool v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 29 Oct 2011 | Burnley v Blackpool | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 Nov 2011 | Leeds United v Blackpool | W | 0-5 | League Championship | |
| 05 Nov 2011 | Blackpool v Millwall | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Nov 2011 | Middlesbrough v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Nov 2011 | Blackpool v Birmingham City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 29 Nov 2011 | Leicester City v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2011 | Barnsley v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 31 Dec 2011 | Birmingham City v Blackpool | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Jan 2012 | Blackpool v Middlesbrough | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 07 Jan 2012 | Fleetwood Town v Blackpool | W | 1-5 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2012 | Ipswich Town v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Jan 2012 | Blackpool v Crystal Palace | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Blackpool v Coventry City | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Feb 2012 | Cardiff City v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool | W | 0-3 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 11 Feb 2012 | Blackpool v Portsmouth | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Doncaster Rovers v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 18 Feb 2012 | Everton v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 21 Feb 2012 | Blackpool v West Ham United | L | 1-4 | League Championship | |
| 25 Feb 2012 | Bristol City v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 02 Mar 2012 | Blackpool v Hull City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Mar 2012 | Derby County v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2012 | Peterborough United v Blackpool | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Mar 2012 | Blackpool v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Blackpool v Leicester City | D | 3-3 | League Championship | |
| 24 Mar 2012 | Reading v Blackpool | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Mar 2012 | Blackpool v Southampton | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Apr 2012 | Watford v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 09 Apr 2012 | Blackpool v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Apr 2012 | Nottingham Forest v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Apr 2012 | Blackpool v Leeds United | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Apr 2012 | Blackpool v Burnley | W | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Apr 2012 | Millwall v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 04 May 2012 | Blackpool v Birmingham City | W | 1-0 | League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 09 May 2012 | Birmingham City v Blackpool | D |
2-2 Agg: 2-3 |
League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 19 May 2012 | Blackpool v West Ham United | L | 1-2 | League Championship Play-Offs | Final |
| 12 Aug 2012 | Blackpool v Morecambe | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 18 Aug 2012 | Millwall v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Aug 2012 | Blackpool v Leeds United | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 25 Aug 2012 | Blackpool v Ipswich Town | W | 6-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 Sep 2012 | Leicester City v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Sep 2012 | Barnsley v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Blackpool v Middlesbrough | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Sep 2012 | Blackpool v Huddersfield Town | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 29 Sep 2012 | Cardiff City v Blackpool | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Hull City v Blackpool | W | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 06 Oct 2012 | Blackpool v Charlton Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 20 Oct 2012 | Burnley v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 23 Oct 2012 | Blackpool v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Oct 2012 | Blackpool v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Nov 2012 | Derby County v Blackpool | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Nov 2012 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 10 Nov 2012 | Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 17 Nov 2012 | Bristol City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Nov 2012 | Blackpool v Watford | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Nov 2012 | Blackpool v Birmingham City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Dec 2012 | Peterborough United v Blackpool | W | 1-4 | League Championship | |
| 08 Dec 2012 | Crystal Palace v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 15 Dec 2012 | Blackpool v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Dec 2012 | Blackpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2012 | Huddersfield Town v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Dec 2012 | Middlesbrough v Blackpool | L | 4-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2013 | Blackpool v Hull City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 05 Jan 2013 | Fulham v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2013 | Charlton Athletic v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Blackpool v Fulham | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 26 Jan 2013 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 02 Feb 2013 | Blackpool v Barnsley | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 09 Feb 2013 | Blackpool v Millwall | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 16 Feb 2013 | Ipswich Town v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Feb 2013 | Leeds United v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 23 Feb 2013 | Blackpool v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Mar 2013 | Blackpool v Bristol City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Birmingham City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Mar 2013 | Watford v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 16 Mar 2013 | Blackpool v Peterborough United | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Mar 2013 | Blackburn Rovers v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Apr 2013 | Blackpool v Crystal Palace | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Apr 2013 | Nottingham Forest v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Apr 2013 | Blackpool v Burnley | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Apr 2013 | Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Apr 2013 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Blackpool | L | 6-1 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.