Blackpool v Millwall: Build-up, team news and live match updates

The Seasiders have no fresh injury or Covid concerns, according to Neil Critchley.

Kevin Stewart (above) continues to train and is in line to make his first Blackpool appearance since October, following his recovery from an ankle injury.

Ethan Robson is also available for selection following his return from MK Dons, while new signing Jake Beesley will be looking to make his debut.

Chris Maxwell (quad), James Husband (hamstring), Reece James (hamstring), Matty Virtue (ACL), Grant Ward (achilles) and Keshi Anderson (hamstring) all remain sidelined at this moment in time.

In other news, Sonny Carey is yet to undergo surgery on his fractured metatarsal, but might not require an operation after all.

The 21-year-old was due to go under the knife earlier this month after suffering the setback during the Boxing Day defeat to Huddersfield Town.

However, the operation was delayed after Carey - who celebrates his 21st birthday today - tested positive for Covid-19.

Critchley revealed there’s a chance Carey could avoid surgery and instead allow the bone to heal itself, although a decision has yet to be made.

Millwall, meanwhile, are likely to be without former Seasider Dan Ballard, captain Alex Pearce and top goalscorer Tom Bradshaw all through injury.

Ryan Leonard, Sheyi Ojo and Jed Wallace could also be sidelined.

Blackpool play their first Championship fixture in three weeks this afternoon when they take on Millwall at Bloomfield Road.

The Seasiders had a rare weekend off last week when their scheduled game against Barnsley was postponed.

Prior to that, Neil Critchley’s side were on the wrong end of an upset in the FA Cup, losing their third round tie 2-1 to League Two outfit Hartlepool United.

Pool’s only league game in 2022 came on New Year’s Day, when the Seasiders began the New Year with a 1-0 win against Hull City.

Millwall, meanwhile, are level on points with Critchley’s men, but sit two places higher in 13th owing to their superior goal difference.

However, Gary Rowett’s side have lost their last three games in all competitions and are missing a host of players through injury.

David Webb, who refereed Blackpool’s wins against Middlesbrough and Peterborough United earlier in the season, is the man in charge this weekend.

And welcome to today’s live blog.

Did you know, Blackpool hold a 100% record in the league in 2022? They’ve only played once and it was on New Year’s Day, but it still applies.

The Seasiders should be fresh and ready to go after the disappointment of having last week’s trip to Barnsley postponed as they take on a Millwall side that are level on points with them in the league table.

Follow our blog for build-up, team news and live match updates.