Blackpool squad news V Wigan Athletic: Five out of huge home game

Blackpool have a number of important fixtures coming up - starting with this afternoon’s meeting with Wigan Athletic.

Ian Evatt’s side head into the fixture looking to bounce back from last Saturday’s 4-0 defeat away to in-form Lincoln City as they enter a crucial part of the campaign.

Wigan currently sit above Blackpool on goal difference in the League One table, as both clubs look to put some daylight between themselves and the bottom four.

Michael Ihiekwe is set to return to contention, after missing the Seasiders’ last three outings, while Joel Randall will be closer to full fitness after picking up some minutes off the bench last weekend.

There is of course no Michael Obafemi for the remainder of the season, with the striker’s loan spell being brought to an early conclusion due to injury, just like Kamarl Grant at the end of January.

Here’s the latest squad news:

James Husband

James Husband will serve the final game of a four-match ban this weekend, and will be back in contention against AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night.

Albie Morgan

Albie Morgan is out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury last month.

Ryan Finnigan

Ryan Finnigan was added to Blackpool’s list of absentees last month, with the midfielder picking up an ankle injury against Huddersfield.

The ex-Southampton youngster is due back in training next week.

Andy Lyons

Andy Lyons is currently out with achilles issue, and isn’t expected back until next month, but should return before the season is over.

Dale Taylor

On what was his first start since October following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Dale Taylor was forced off after just six minutes against Doncaster Rovers on Boxing Day.

The striker has since undergone surgery on a metatarsal injury, and is expected back at some point this month, with the Port Vale game on March 17 pencilled in currently.

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