The Seasiders will be desperate to get their season on track, with the pressure mounting up at Bloomfield Road on the back of last weekend’s 1-0 defeat away to Northampton Town at Sixfields.
Steve Bruce’s side have now lost five of their opening seven League One outings throughout the opening exchanges of the campaign, and will need things to turn a corner sooner rather than later.
A 5-0 victory over Barrow in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night should instil some confidence, alongside providing a way into the starting XI for some of the players that impressed.
This weekend’s opponents will provide a difficult challenge, having started the campaign with five wins from their opening seven games.
Here’s our predicted Blackpool XI and bench to take on Barnsley:
13. SUB: Michael Ihiekwe
Michael Ihiekwe has struggled at the start of the campaign and could benefit from a breather. Photo: Gareth Evans
14. SUB: CJ Hamilton
CJ Hamilton was used as a makeshift left back on Tuesday night. Photo: Gareth Evans
15. SUB: Tom Bloxham
Tom Bloxham could feature in this weekend's matchday squad after missing out completely against Northampton. Photo: Gareth Evans
16. SUB: Albie Morgan
Albie Morgan started on the left last weekend against Northampton. Photo: Gareth Evans
17. SUB: Lee Evans
Lee Evans put in a solid shift against Barrow on Tuesday night. Photo: Gareth Evans
18. SUB: Dale Taylor
Dale Taylor's goal against Barrow will do him the world of good, but he may be better being used as an impact sub this weekend. Photo: Gareth Evans