The Seasiders have lost four out of their last five matches, and will be looking to get some more points on the table with a positive result against the Cottagers.
Meanwhile, Shrewsbury Town man Josh Vela has spoken out on speculation linking him with a £300k move to Blackpool, and said: “It was just a bit of speculation, obviously. It didn’t affect me because I was just concentrating on being here and working hard for this place and the manager.
“I want to be here, work hard and make sure this team gets up the table. I had it before a few times when I was at Bolton, teams sniffing about, but I’m just getting on with my job here.
“My job is here and, as long as the manager wants me, I’ll be here for him, to help him.”
The player's manager, Steve Cotterill, added: “Josh is a good lad. All the talk about there being a bid for him, it was just talk. Then somebody else jumps on it, then somebody asks a question, and it escalates into something that was never there.
“I don’t take any notice of what goes on and what is written, you know what’s going on in-house.
“I really didn’t have any fears of Josh wanting to leave. Even if Blackpool had come in for him, Josh wasn’t sure he wanted to leave anyway, I think he’s committed to us.”
Take a look at the latest news round-up from the Championship, as the build-up to the weekend's action continues:
1. Jensen's claims on Tugay's bizarre half-time ritual
Ex-Blackburn Rovers man Matt Jensen has claimed his former teammate and club icon Tugay would often spend half-time smoking within the confines of a toilet cubicle. The Turkish star spent nine seasons at the club, where he won the League Cup in 2002. (Daily Star) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Watt not interested in speculation
Coventry City target Elliot Watt has revealed he took little notice of rumours linking him with a move away from Bradford in the last transfer window, but admitted that he deemed the speculation as a compliment. The 21-year-old has just one year left on his current deal. (Yorkshire Post) Photo: George Wood
3. Preston set contract priorities
Preston North End are set for a busy few months as they decide the futures of eleven players whose contracts expire next summer. Patrick Bauer, Jordan Storey and Tom Barkhuizen are said to be the Lilywhites' priority to agree new deals for. (Lancashire Post) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
4. Morsy wanted to stay with Boro
Ipswich Town new boy Sam Morsy has revealed he only decided to leave Middlesbrough when it became he apparent he "wouldn't have a fair shot" at breaking into the first team. The ex-Wigan Athletic ace, who began his career in Wolves' youth academy, has seven senior caps for Egypt. (Hartlepool Mail) Photo: Catherine Ivill
5. Blades blamed for Collado deal collapse
Reports from Spain have pinned the blame on Sheffield United for the club's failure to land Barcelona midfielder Alex Collado on loan. It has been claimed that the Catalan giants had signed all the necessary paperwork, but the Blades failed to do so. (Sport Witness) Photo: LLUIS GENE
6. Boston fume over Butler's exit
Boston United have alleged that their defender Andy Butler's move to join Peterborough United's coaching team is a "breach of contract", and will be looking to "resolve" the situation with the player and his new club. (BBC Sport) Photo: Nathan Stirk