LINE UPS: Blackpool make two changes for Pompey clash

Blackpool boss Gary Bowyer has opted to make two changes for tonight's clash against Portsmouth at Bloomfield Road.

By The Newsroom

Published 27th Sep 2016, 09:02 GMT

Updated 5th Oct 2016, 13:44 GMT

Brad Potts comes back into the side after missing out on Saturday against Crewe through injury, replacing winger Mark Yeates who surprisingly drops to the bench.

Sam Slocombe drops out of the squad altogether after injuring his groin during Blackpool's 1-1 draw at Crewe on Saturday, and is replaced in goal by Dean Lyness.

Skipper Danny Pugh is still unavailable for selection as is Jack Redshaw.

Kyle Vassell continues to partner Armand Gnanduillet up front while Danny Philliskirk continues in midfield.

Blackpool: Lyness, Mellor, Aldred, Robertson, Taylor, Potts, McAlister, Payne, Philliskirk, Vassell, Gnanduillet.

Subs: Boney, Aimson, Cain, Yeates, Osayi-Samuel, Cullen, Matt.

Portsmouth: Forde, Evans, Davies, Burgess, Stevens, Rose, Doyle, Baker, Roberts, Naismith, Chaplin

Subs: O'Brien, Clarke, Linganzi, Bennett, Lalkovic, Main, Smith