Blackpool predicted XI to face Burton Albion this weekend in season opener - gallery

Blackpool return to competitive action on Saturday afternoon

Published 4th Aug 2023, 11:53 BST

Blackpool start the new 2023/24 season at Bloomfield Road this weekend. First up for the Seasiders is a clash against Dino Maamria’s Burton Albion.

Neil Critchley has returned to the club this summer and will be aiming to guide the Tangerines back to the Championship at the first time of asking. He guided them to promotion to the second tier back in 2021 via the play-offs after they beat Lincoln City 2-1 in the final at Wembley.

Here is a look at how Blackpool could line-up from the start against Burton as Critchley has a few selection decisions to make....

Blackpool have managed to keep hold of him so far this summer.

1. Daniel Grimshaw

Blackpool have managed to keep hold of him so far this summer.

He has made a positive impression since joining.

2. Andy Lyons

He has made a positive impression since joining.

The defender has arrived from Shrewsbury Town this summer.

3. Matthew Pennington

The defender has arrived from Shrewsbury Town this summer.

He joined the Seasiders back in 2020.

4. Marvin Ekpiteta

He joined the Seasiders back in 2020.

The full-back has made 133 appearances for the club so far.

5. James Husband

The full-back has made 133 appearances for the club so far.

He is useful versatile option.

6. Callum Connolly

He is useful versatile option.

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