Leyton Orient v Blackpool injury news as seven out and two doubts

Blackpool travel to the capital as they face Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road in their latest EFL League One fixture.

Over the last six days, the Seasiders have booked their place in Round Two of the FA Cup after beating Gillingham, and also put themselves in a position to qualify for the Round of 32 in the EFL Trophy after drawing with Liverpool. They now turn their attention back to the bread and butter which is the league.

Four places separate the two sides with Blackpool in 16th, and Leyton Orient in 20th. Blackpool are five points ahead of the O's, and a win could take the visitors as high as 13th. As for Orient, they'd only go up a place and above Wigan Athletic.

Blackpool team news

Winger Rob Apter has been dealing with a knock and was rested against Gillingham last week. He also played no part against Liverpool's under-21s in the EFL Trophy, and will be assessed after returning to training.

James Husband, and Ollie Norburn are both still unavailable for selection. They're getting closer to making a return, but 'aren't quite there yet' according to first-team coach Richard Keogh. CJ Hamilton hasn’t been available, but it appears he could be in contention.

Elkan Baggott had a run out against Liverpool in midweek after returning from an ankle injury that kept him out from August. He only played the first-half as Blackpool carefully manage his load.

Andy Lyons remains sidelined with an ACL injury that he sustained in February. Albie Morgan recently shared that he has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabtes, and he will now work with the club towards a return, with no timeframe set for his return.

Out: Andy Lyons, James Husband, Albie Morgan, and Ollie Norburn. Doubt: Rob Apter, and CJ Hamilton.

Leyton Orient team news

Jordan Graham was out for a lengthy period with a knee injury last season. He's come back this term, but is now out with a groin, hamstring, and quad injury.

Theo Archibald sustained a knee injury in February, undergoing surgery to repair his Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Jayden Sweeney was red carded in the FA Cup win against Boreham Wood, whilst Tom James should return after picking up a one-game suspension after accumulating five yellows.

Out: Jayden Sweeney. Theo Archibald and Jordan Graham