Yates or Lavery? Blackpool's predicted line-up for trip to Stoke City

Blackpool head to Stoke this weekend looking to make it back-to-back wins in the Championship

Published 4th Mar 2022, 12:46 BST

Neil Critchley’s side are on the hunt for their first away win since the 1-0 victory against Sheffield United back in October.

Here’s how we think they might line up on Saturday...

1. GK - Dan Grimshaw

The former Man City stopper will continue in between the sticks. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

With Jordan Gabriel out injured, Sterling will revert back to his natural position. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

A week without a midweek game will have helped Ekpiteta recover from his neutral problem. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Thorniley has been outstanding since return from his loan spell at Oxford. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

With James Husband only just returning to training, James is likely to get the nod at left-back. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Stewart has been in top form since returning from his lengthy lay-off. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth