LINE UPS: Vassell returns to starting line-up
Vassell missed out Blackpool's 1-0 defeat at Mansfield on Tuesday with what manager Gary Bowyer described as a minor knock.
It means Mark Cullen, who came into the side to replace him, drops back onto the bench.
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Hide AdThe rest of the side remains unchanged as the Seasiders look to get back to winning ways against Newport, who come into the game languishing bottom of the League Two table.
Newport went down to a 1-0 defeat at home to Wycombe during the week, which brought an end to their three-game winning run.
Blackpool: Slocombe, Mellor, Aldred, Robertson, Taylor, Daniel, Payne, Pugh, Potts, Vassell, Matt
Subs: Boney, Nolan, McAlister, Osayi-Samuel, Philliskirk, Cullen, Gnanduillet
Newport: Day, Barnum-Bobb, Butler, Jones, Tozer, Sheehan, Randall, Healey, Rigg, Jebb, O'Hanlon
Subs: Bittner, Compton, Myrie-Williams, Green, Evans, Wood, Meite
Referee: Mark Heywood