Blackpool face their toughest test yet of their end of season run in as they host League One leaders Portsmouth at Bloomfield Road.
The Seasiders are on the quest for a play-off spot but must stop Portsmouth in their tracks. John Mousinho's side are full of confidence as they boast a six-point lead over second-placed Bolton and seven over Derby County in third place, and a return to the Championship looks likely barring a major capitulation from the South Coast outfit.
Blackpool did inflict Portsmouth's first league defeat on them though this season, winning 4-0 at Fratton Park. Former Portsmouth loanee Owen Dale put Blackpool in front before Jake Beesley doubled their lead and then Joe Morrell was red carded. Blackpool made most of the man advantage as CJ Hamilton and Albie Morgan scored in the final quarter of the match.
The hosts could overtake Oxford United should they draw or win and Oxford United drop points to Cheltenham whilst they could go within a point of Stevenage should they lose to Blackpool's Fylde Coast rivals Fleetwood Town. Blackpool have had Portsmouth's number in recent years and have won their last three games against them. The most recent meeting between the two sides at Bloomfield Road and won with a Keshi Anderson effort. Portsmouth's last victory against them came in August 2018.
Portsmouth will be backed by a sold out away end after snapping up all of the tickets when they went on sale in February. More than 2,100 tickets were put on sale and it could suprass the attendance of 12,276 that was recorded when Bolton Wanderers came in to town a fortnight ago.
Jordan Rhodes made a return to action last weekend having recovered from a rib injury that put him out for over a month. Hayden Coulson despite being a doubt netted in the victory against Shrewsbury Town. Here's the latest injury and team news ahead of kick-off.
13. Alex Robertson - out
Suffered a serious hamstring injury in training in January. He returned to Manchester City for rehabilitation but isn't expected to play any further part in their campaign. | Getty Images
14. Josh Dockerill - out
The young midfielder suffered an ACL injury in pre-season and is ruled out for the 2023/24 campaign. | Getty Images
15. Zak Swanson - available
Been out since December having undergone surgery on his groin. He's made a return to training but Portsmouth will want to be cautious with him given the raft of injuries. | Getty Images
16. Zak Swanson - available
John Mousinho said: "Zak trained this week and had a full training session today, so he will be available for selection at Blackpool." | Getty Images
17. Tom McIntyre - out
Sent off on his Portsmouth debut against Northampton. Broke his ankle and is expected to miss a large chunk of the campaign. | Getty Images
18. Regan Poole - out
Suffered an ACL tear against Chesterfield in an FA Cup tie in November. He's out for the season. | Getty