A replay between the two was required following a 2-2 draw at the City Ground last Sunday. Goals from Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel and Albie Morgan gave the Seasiders a two goal lead, before Nicolas Dominguez and Morgan Gibbs-White pulled the Premier League outfit level.
Both teams had opportunities to win it late on, but neither could make the most of their shooting opportunities. The majority of the action did come in front of Dan Grimshaw’s goal, with Neil Critchley’s side defending courageously to set up another meeting.
Discussing his squad options, the Blackpool boss said: “We’re look okay. Albie (Morgan) got a kick at the weekend but we’re hopeful he’ll be fine. We’re hopeful Matty Pennington will be okay to be involved, but Jake Beesley won’t make the game and Kylian (Kouassi) isn’t quite fit yet.”
Here’s our predicted Seasiders starting line-up and bench for the replay:
1. Who will start for the Seasiders?
Blackpool welcome Nottingham Forest to Bloomfield Road. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob
2. GK: Dan Grimshaw
Dan Grimshaw's first cup game of the season was the FA Cup third round tie at the City Ground. He was on hand with a big save in the second half to keep the game at 2-2. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob
3. CB: Callum Connolly
Callum Connolly has been a regular in the Blackpool starting XI throughout the last month. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
4. CB: Olly Casey
Olly Casey has produced a number of big defensive performances since coming back into the Seasiders' starting line-up on a regular basis over Christmas. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob
5. CB: James Husband
James Husband's experience will be key in a fixture of this nature. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob
6. RWB: Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel opened the scoring with a header against his former club in the game at the City Ground. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd