Blackpool team news V Burton Albion: Three changes from Cardiff City win

Blackpool take on Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium this afternoon (K.O. 3pm).

Blackpool have made three changes for their meeting with Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium.

Ian Evatt has been forced into three changes from last weekend’s 3-1 victory over Cardiff City.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell is unavailable after being called up for Northern Ireland duty, while Hayden Coulson and Josh Bowler drop out after picking up injuries against the Bluebirds.

Franco Ravizzoli was handed an opportunity in goal for Tuesday night’s meeting with Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Trophy, and keeps his spot this afternoon.

Meanwhile, Lee Evans comes into the midfield three and Zac Ashworth starts at left wing-back.

On the bench, there are league opportunities for James Butterworth and Oluchukwu Nwankwo - who join fellow youngster Theo Upton.

Here’s the full starting XI: Franco Ravizzoli, Michael Ihiekwe, Fraser Horsfall, Olly Casey, CJ Hamilton, Jordan Brown, Lee Evans, George Honeyman, Zac Ashworth, Tom Bloxham, Ashley Fletcher.

Substitutes: Harvey Bardsley, Andy Lyons, Scott Banks, Emil Hansson, James Butterworth, Theo Upton, Oluchukwu Nwankwo.

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