Blackpool have an extended break from League One action after this weekend’s meeting with Plymouth Argyle.

Opinion: Blackpool could find themselves with mixed emotions over the upcoming international break depending on how Saturday afternoon goes.

The Seasiders’ meeting with Plymouth Argyle will be their last outing in League One until October 10, with several players in Ian Evatt’s squad set to link up with their respective nations.

There will naturally be differing views on the upcoming break taking place over two weekends rather than one, but once again international fixtures feels like a nuisance.

Of course, we all love major tournaments; perhaps just not the bits in between.

For League One and League Two in particular it’s a particularly tough pill to swallow due to the uncertainty over whether games are going to be on or off.

Blackpool will certainly be relieved that they’ve got more than enough players to be eligible for a postponement, as it means they’re not having to play without key figures like last season, but it still comes with pros and cons.

Just over a month into a new season, it is a disruption for everyone across the league.

If a team is in form, then the last thing you probably want is to pause proceedings.

Those struggling slightly more may be relieved to have a breather, but equally if your opponents are still playing during that period then it could make the picture look worse than it actually is - even though it’ll only be October.

There’s so many debates to have around this. Should League One and League Two just automatically have breaks? Should internationals just be played in a block at the end of every season to avoid disruption?

In terms of Blackpool right now, whether a break is positive or not may depend on the Plymouth game.

After a bright start to the season, things have slightly dipped for Ian Evatt’s side in recent weeks.

A positive outcome on Saturday could be a nice place to sign off, or it could be halting the start of a really good run.

Beating a team that are set to be competing for the top six in certain manner would create some momentum, but that probably wouldn’t have the same feeling three weeks down the line.

Equally, a defeat to the Pilgrims would probably make the break a welcome one, and provide a needed reflection period.

It wouldn’t be about ripping up everything that’s been done, but would be a time to put things into perspective and focus on the things that made the first few games so exciting.

Away from form and momentum, the break does provide one big positive, and that’s the opportunity for players to return.

While the figures making their way back to full fitness will need to be eased into match action, the fortnight would allow them to be integrated into training properly without the focus being on a particular game.

Regardless of how Saturday goes, the international break is a boost in that regard, and could see Evatt’s options looking very different when League One action resumes.