Ian Poveda has been ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury, meaning he’s played his last game in tangerine.
Elsewhere, Jordan Thorniley, Keshi Anderson Shayne Lavery and Jerry Yates will undergo fitness tests before a decision is made over their availability.
Marvin Ekpiteta, Tom Trybull and Rob Apter also featured in an in-house game at the start of the week.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Seasiders will line up against Gary Rowett’s side...
7. CM - Tom Trybull
As long as he's come through the in-house game unscathed, the midfielder's return is a must alongside the more creative types. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
8. CM - Lewis Fiorini
The Seasiders will need the loanee's creativity and ability from set-pieces. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
9. CM - Charlie Patino
The midfielder was much more influential in the second-half last week and tends to play better alongside Fiorini. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
10. RW - Josh Bowler
It's fair to say the winger hasn't been at his best since returning but he's still capable of moments of brilliance. Likely to be his final home game in tangerine. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
11. LW - Morgan Rogers
If he's required to fill in up front again, Keshi Anderson (if fit) and CJ Hamilton are alternative options to play out wide. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
12. ST - Jerry Yates
Another one with a question mark hanging over him due to his fitness. But we all know he'll be desperate to play. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth