Blackpool-Sheffield Wednesday Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

Blackpool

• Tyler Blackett could retain his place at left back, while Craig Cathcart will miss out through injury.
• Angel is struggling with a knock but could make the bench.
• Paul Ince also returns to the touchline after his eight game stadium ban.

Sheffield Wednesday

• Damián Martinez could stay between the sticks in place of Chris Kirkland.
• Defenders Anthony Gardner and Rafael Floro are both still sidelined with Reda Johnson doubtful.

Match Facts

• Sheff Wed have failed to win their last 11 away matches in Championship.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Sheff Wed’s last 3 games in Championship.
• Sheff Wed have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in Championship.

Prediction

• Paul Ince returns to the touchline after nearly two months away and Blackpool will be pleased with that after just one win in four.
• The injuries are slowly easing for the Seasiders, who have fallen seven points adrift of the top three.
• Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones was given the dreaded vote of confidence this week by the Owls hierarchy after a home defeat to Huddersfield.
• Just one win all season 15 games is not good enough and Wednesday are now four points adrift of safety.

Blackpool 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday