Blackpool trio dominate Championship team of the week alongside QPR & Swansea City men

A trio of Blackpool players have been named in the Championship’s team of the week following their vital 1-0 win against Birmingham City at the weekend.

By Matt Scrafton

Published 25th Apr 2023, 15:34 BST

The XI, which is based on whoscored.com’s player ratings, is as follows:

The recognition comes after Blackpool's massive win against Birmingham at the weekend

1. Tangerine dream

The recognition comes after Blackpool's massive win against Birmingham at the weekend Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker

Blackpool's number one kept a second clean sheet in three since returning to the starting XI.

2. Dan Grimshaw (Blackpool)

Blackpool's number one kept a second clean sheet in three since returning to the starting XI. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

The full-back starred and scored as Russell Martin guided the Swans to a 3-0 away win against his former side Norwich.

3. Joel Latibeaudiere (Swansea)

The full-back starred and scored as Russell Martin guided the Swans to a 3-0 away win against his former side Norwich. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

The centre-back helped QPR claim an unlikely 2-1 win against champions Burnley.

4. Jimmy Dunne (QPR)

The centre-back helped QPR claim an unlikely 2-1 win against champions Burnley. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

The centre-back produced a miraculous goalline clearance to help Blackpool keep a clean sheet in their win against Birmingham.

5. Jordan Thorniley (Blackpool)

The centre-back produced a miraculous goalline clearance to help Blackpool keep a clean sheet in their win against Birmingham. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook

The defender scored both of Sunderland's goals as they claimed a priceless 2-1 win away to West Brom.

6. Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland)

The defender scored both of Sunderland's goals as they claimed a priceless 2-1 win away to West Brom. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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