Appleton has opted to make three changes from the side which started last time out against the Bluebirds in the Welsh capital. Dan Grimshaw starts as goalkeeper this afternoon, while defender Marvin Ekpiteta is back available for selection after sitting out the last two games due to suspension. The defence is poised to line up as Callum Connolly, Ekpiteta, James Husband and Luke Garbutt. The central midfield is set to be Sonny Carey and Charlie Patino. The front four this afternoon from right to left is anticipated to be Ian Poveda, Gary Madine, Jake Beesley and Jerry Yates. On the bench this afternoon for the Seasiders are Stuart Moore, Dom Thompson, Rhys Williams, Jordan Thorniley, Kenny Dougall, Callum Wright and Shayne Lavery. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here.
Blackpool line-up & matchday squad vs Hull City in full as three changes madeBlackpool boss Michael Appleton has made three changes to his side to take on Hull City this afternoon. The Seasiders have made the trip to East Yorkshire this afternoon to the MKM Stadium to take on the Tigers. It is shaping up to be an important clash at the bottom of the Championship table. Blackpool are in the drop zone as things stand, but know they will leapfrog Hull in the table with three points today.
Coupled with results elsewhere, the Seasiders could be out of the drop zone if they go in their favour. READ MORE:Hull City vs Blackpool LIVE: Build-up, early team news, match updates and reaction The Seasiders have drawn their last two matches, with a stalemate against Birmingham City and coming from behind last time out to claim a point against Cardiff City.
Fortunes tipped for Burnley, PNE, Blackburn & Blackpool as They remain three points ahead of second placed Sheffield United. At
the other end of the table, Blackpool ended a run of four
Huddersfield Town loanee Kyle Hudlin has red card rescindedHuddersfield Town loanee Kyle Hudlin has seen his red card rescinded after he was sent off during AFC Wimbledon's 1-1 draw with Newport County. The Terriers striker, who has made 11 appearances on loan with the League Two side, is yet to score in League Two and has struggled for consistent game time. Hudlin was shown a red card in the 66th minute against the Exiles on Boxing Day for raising his hands in an incident involving left-back Aaron Lewis. after reviewing the footage, Wimbledon appealed against the three-match ban and their claim of wrongful dismissal was upheld by an independent regulatory commission. An AFC Wimbledon statement read: "Our striker was sent off for violent conduct during the home match versus Newport County on Monday, but after an appeal by the Club his suspension has now been removed by an independent Regulatory Commission for 'wrongful dismissal'.
Here's how you can watch the action unfold live, if you aren't at Ewood Park in person. What time does the game start? Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough in the Championship kicks off at 7:45pm on Thursday, December 29. How can I watch it on live TV and what are the channel details? The match is being broadcast live by Sky Sports. It is being shown via the red button and can be viewed by anyone with an active Sky Sports subscription. The match can also be live streamed via the Sky Sports app. It can be live streamed on a host of devices, including laptops, mobile phones, tablets and games consoles. What happened in the previous meeting? These two sides last met at the Riverside Stadium in the middle of October.
Burnley are tipped to finish the season as champions with 85 points. Sheffield United are predicted to return to the Premier League alongside Vincent Kompany's side as runners-up. Norwich City, Watford, Middlesbrough and Millwall are predicted to finish in the top six. PNE are predicted to miss out on the play-offs on goal difference, while Rovers are being tipped to finish 12th, four points from the top six. At the other end of the table, Blackpool are predicted to be relegated on goal difference, with Hull City surviving. The Seasiders are predicted to be playing in League One in the 2023/23 season along with Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town. Predicted final Championship table (correct as of Monday, December 12) 1.
Michael Appleton addresses Reece James' Sheffield Wednesday loan spell and Blackpool future Michael Appleton addresses Reece James' Sheffield Wednesday loan spell and
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" Read next: Rotherham United danger man and Sorba Thomas dilemma in Huddersfield Town talking points Speaking after Hudlin's red card, Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson said: “I heard the linesman say that Kyle had headbutted their player. I certainly didn’t see that from my perspective. "It was a coming together and they were both in each other’s faces – I’ll need to watch it back before we decide where to go with it. It looked harsh, but that’s me talking on memory and emotion. “The second incident of that crazy period is the one that’s really tough to take. I’ve watched the penalty back – I knew it at the time – I think it’s a ridiculous decision from the referee. "Especially after it looked like we had a stonewall decision turned down at the other end after he pulled it back for a free-kick.
Appleton believes being aggressive in the market will be key to getting the window off to a good start and getting in the players that Blackpool want. Asked by Lancs Live if Blackpool envisage using the loan market in January, Appleton said: “Hopefully that will be the case. It will depend on decisions that get made between players that are in the building, because you don’t want to put yourself in a situation where you’ve got too many loans and you’re reliant on too many loans.
They are keen to hit the ground running and bring in reinforcements early on in January. The loan market could well play a part in that and Blackpool currently have five players on their books temporarily from other clubs. Liverpool's Rhys Williams, Leeds United's Ian Poveda, Arsenal's Charlie Patino, Manchester City's Lewis Fiorini and Theo Corbeanu of Wolves are all at Bloomfield Road. READ MORE: Blackpool's festive training verdict ahead of Hull City, Sheffield United & Sunderland clashes Appleton is targeting doing business early in the January window and the loan market could well play its part. But he is unwilling to bring in too many players on loan due to the pitfalls of perhaps becoming too reliant upon them. There is also the factor that only five loan players can be named in a matchday squad and Blackpool already have that compliment on their books, and is another reason why permanent deals are the first preference.
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READ MORE: Encouraging Blackpool January transfer window update emerges after Birmingham City draw At the other end of the table, Blackpool ended a run of four straight losses with a goalless draw at Bloomfield Road against Birmingham City. The Seasiders remain in the relegation zone, but only a point from safety. Throughout the campaign, football statistics website FiveThirtyEight is forecasting how the Championship table might finish after the results of every matchday, with the campaign reaching the climax of the regular season at the start of May before the play-offs.
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough Sky Sports TV channel details, how to stream & match odds The match is being broadcast on Sky Sports this evening. Here's how you can
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Blackpool January transfer window stance on loan incomings as Michael Appleton pinpoints key factor The loan market could well play a part in that and Blackpool currently
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Rovers picked up all three points on that occasion. Former Blackburn defender Darragh Lenihan put through his own net early on, before Sam Gallagher doubled Blackburn's lead. Duncan Watmore halved the deficit in first half stoppage time, but Blackburn picked up all three points with a 2-1 victory. What are the match odds? According to the Pools, Blackburn are tipped at 19/10 to emerge from the encounter with three points, while a Boro triumph is priced at 7/5. A draw is priced at 23/10. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. Don't miss a thing from the club you love! For all the latest updates on Blackburn Rovers, sign up for our free newsletter packed with all the latest news here.
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Blackpool January transfer window stance on loan incomings outlinedMichael Appleton believes Blackpool will use the loan market in Janaury but feels permanent deals will be a priority ahead of them. The transfer window is now just a matter of days away from opening and the Seasiders are set to be active in the market.
Fortunes tipped for Burnley, PNE, Blackburn & Blackpool as Championship returnsThe Championship returned to action over the weekend following a month off due to the winter World Cup in Qatar. Burnley picked up from where they left off and swept aside QPR with a 3-0 victory to maintain their place at the summit of the division. They remain three points ahead of second placed Sheffield United. In a Lancashire derby at Ewood Park, Preston North End beat a disappointing Blackburn Rovers 4-1. The victory saw North End move into the play-off places, with Rovers remaining third.
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Burnley - 85pts 2. Sheffield United - 83pts 3. Norwich City - 74pts 4. Watford - 72pts 5. Middlesbrough - 69pts 6. Millwall - 68pts 7. Preston North End - 68pts 8. Coventry City - 66pts 9. Swansea City - 66pts 10. West Bromwich Albion - 65pts 11. Luton Town - 64pts 12. Blackburn Rovers - 64pts 13. Birmingham City - 63pts 14. Sunderland - 62pts 15. QPR - 62pts 16. Reading - 61pts 17. Stoke City - 59 pts 18. Bristol City - 58pts 19.
“If we can do business in January and do it early, clearly doing permanents hopefully will be an option, but if not, you look to your loan market. “There’s a lot of things that could go either for or against us in that early part of the window and I think it depends on how aggressive we’re prepared to be and I think if we are and we’re quick and we’re off the mark really early days in the window, then it gives us a great chance to get the players that we want. ” Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here.
Blackpool vs Sheffield United Sky Sports TV channel details, how to stream and match odds The match is being broadcast on Sky Sports this evening. Here's how you can
watch the action unfold live, if you aren't at Bloomfield Road