Blackpool head to the Riverside looking to get their campaign back up and running, having not won in the Championship since October.
A number of players remain out injured, while Keshi Anderson has suffered another setback, but there’s still a renewed optimism among the fanbase they can still get themselves out of trouble.
1. Taking the helm
Mick McCarthy takes charge of his first league game this weekend Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
2. GK - Chris Maxwell
Maxwell got the nod against Southampton in McCarthy's first game in charge, so the expectation is he will retain the number one shirt. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
3. RWB - Andy Lyons
Lyons enjoyed another impressive afternoon at Southampton last week in a wing-back role that suits his game down to a tee. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
4. CB - Callum Connolly
Connolly did well on the right-hand side of Blackpool's back three in the FA Cup last weekend. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
5. CB - Charlie Goode
Goode will be looking to pick up from where he left off last week after enjoying an impressive debut for the Seasiders. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
6. CB - Curtis Nelson
With James Husband ruled out through injury, Nelson will be hoping to make his debut in the back three - although Jordan Thorniley is also in the frame. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook