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?

13. SUB: Sonny Carey
Did well last weekend, and maybe harsh that he could be dropped. The team does need some bite in the midfield however. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

14. SUB: Albie Morgan
Another midfield option to have. Come off the bench the last few games. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

15. SUB: Kyle Joseph.
Kyle Joseph marked his home debut for Blackpool with a goal from the bench. Different forward option to have if isn't going their way. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

16. SUB: Andy Lyons
There will need to be some cover for the wing-backs. | CameraSport - Andrew Kearns Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns

17. SUB: Matty Virtue
Could we see Matty Virtue return after two months? He's been out with a hamstring injury, but has been training well for nearly a fortnight now. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

18. SUB: Richard O'Donnell
Back-up goalkeeper, ready to call upon if needed. | Getty Images


