Blackpool team news V Wigan Athletic: Six changes from Plymouth Argyle defeat

Blackpool take on Wigan Athletic in the EFL Trophy this evening.

Blackpool have made six changes for their EFL Trophy meeting with Wigan Athletic.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Dion Charles (both Northern Ireland) and Karoy Anderson (Jamaica) all drop out of the matchday squad from Saturday’s 4-2 defeat to Plymouth Argyle due to internationals commitments, while Jordan Williams, Olly Casey, Josh Bowler and Albie Morgan drop down to the bench.

This sees Luke Southwood start in goal for his Seasiders debut following his move from Bristol Rovers last month.

Andy Lyons, Ilmari Niskanen, Leighton Clarkson, Theo Upton and Finley Munroe all added to the starting XI as well.

Here’s the full starting XI: Luke Southwood, Andy Lyons, Josh Earl, Zac Ashworth, Ilmari Niskanen, Jordan Brown, Theo Upton, Leighton Clarkson, Finley Munroe, Tom Bloxham, Jerry Yates.

Substitutes: Charlie Brier, Olly Casey, Albie Morgan, Josh Bowler, Jordan Williams, Shay Mannix, Oli Hunter.

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