Blackpool travel to Portsmouth for what is their toughest challenge yet of the League One season.
John Mousinho's side lead the division on 36 points from 16 games this season, winning 10 matches and drawing six.
One player that could plot the Hampshire sides downfall is Owen Dale, as he could be the key to beating them.
He was on loan at Fratton Park last sseason whilst Blackpool were in the Championship, and whilst a lot of the personnel has changed, he could know a few bits about what the strengths and weaknesses are of some of their players.
Blackpool won 4-0 against Shrewsbury Town last time out which was much-needed after going three league games without a win.
It would be harsh to change a winning team however in certain games you do change the side to help deal with the threat of the opposition. Portsmouth have several ways in which they can hurt the opposition.
First-team manager Neil Critchley posted a positive injury update, and admitted that both Ollie Norburn and Matty Virtue could be in contention to return this weekend. Norburn came back against Bolton Wanderers after a few weeks out but then suffered bruise ribs, and has missed the last two games.
Former Liverpool midfielder Virtue has been missing for the last two months with a hamstring injury but has trained well and could be in consideration for at least a place amongst the substitutes.
No fresh injury concerns have emerged with Kylian Kouassi and Shayne Lavery both ruled out. Jake Beesley scored four goals last week and so he has made a strong claim to earn a start once again.
Here is our predicted Blackpool XI and bench: Do you agree?

7. CM: Ollie Norburn
Missed the last two games through injury. He could be back in contention and for a game like this you'd like someone who adds steel to the midfield. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

8. CM: Karamoko Dembele
This game might lend itself to shutting up shop and letting Pompey have the ball. Blackpool need someone who's going to cause some problems though and Demble deserves another nod. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

9. LWB: Callum Connolly
Could he be recalled back to the side? He's played everywhere this season. Coming in at left wing-back could provide some defensive cover down the flanks. | CameraSport - Andrew Kearns Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns

10. ST: Jordan Rhodes
Neil Critchley admitted he's not 100% but he is expected to play. You've got to start him fully fit or not. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

11. ST: Jake Beesley
Four goals in two games last week. Deserves a start this week. His physical presence could cause some problems for the home defence. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

12. SUB: Oliver Casey
Team registered a clean sheet with him on the bench last week. His suspension has seen him lose his place in the side. | CameraSport - Lee Parker Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker


