Wanderers return to action following the international break with a trip north to Bloomfield Road.
The visit to Blackpool kicks off a nine-match run-in to the play-off race for the Whites ahead of a mid-week trip to another local rival in Wigan Athletic.
Wanderers will be looking for a first win at Blackpool since 1977 to complete a double over the Seasiders following Aaron Collins' late winner in a 2-1 home victory in November .
Steven Schumacher's men currently sit seventh in the League One table - a point outside the play-off places.
Blackpool are six points further back in 10th place, having played a game more. They follow the visit of Wanderers with another home game against ninth-placed Reading next Tuesday night.
Press Conference
Steven Schumacher: "They're a good team. Going forward their data is really strong, similar to ourselves, so it should be an attacking game. They've got good players who are in good rhythm at the moment, so it's going to be a tough game. We have to make sure that we're ready for that.
“It's a huge few days and being local rivalry games as well, there's a little bit more at stake. We didn't get the last one right (against Stockport) with the result. Hopefully we can get this one right on Saturday.
“We know what's at stake. We know how important it is for our fans and we prepare for that. The players will be aware of it. I wasn't aware of the history being so long, of not winning there. But, again, we'd never won at Burton (until three weeks ago). Hopefully we can have a similar outcome.”
Blackpool boss Steve Bruce: “Of late, and the last six weeks in particular, I've been very, very pleased the way we've played, so let's hope we can have a big push towards the end and start with this one tomorrow. It’s the big week of the season. Can we keep the season alive? We've somehow managed to do that over the last couple of weeks, so let's see if we can get the result.
“They (Bolton) are down the road, aren't they? There's always going to be that history between the two clubs, which is never going to go away. So, a big game to look forward to. Supporters will enjoy it from both clubs and let's hope it's a good spectacle.
“I always thought Bolton are going to be there and they're about. They’re another club steeped in history and tradition, so it's not surprising that they're making a fist of it and they'll be a tough nut to crack.”
Team News
Wanderers will be without the injured Eoin Toal but could have defensive colleague George Johnston back after missing three games with a hamstring injury.
On-loan striker Kion Etete is nearing a return after playing 45 minutes for the B Team last weekend, while Kyle Dempsey and Ricardo Almeida Santos featured for 60 minutes in a B Team friendly loss at Manchester City on Thursday.
Blackpool boss Steve Bruce reports a clean bill of health and a fully fit squad to select from. Striker Niall Ennis, who played under Schumacher at Plymouth Argyle and Stoke City, is likely to partner 10-goal leading scorer Ashley Fletcher in attack.
Form Guide
Wanderers lost back-to-back games before the international break but have been beaten just three times in nine matches under Steven Schumacher, winning five times to sit just a point outside the top six.
Blackpool did play last weekend and picked up a 2-0 win at Northampton to enhance their outside play-off hopes. Steve Bruce's men lost their last home game to Leyton Orient but have been beaten only twice since Boxing Day. The Seasiders' tally of 15 draws is the highest in the division.
Kick-Off
Saturday 3pm
Referee
Graham Scott is the man in the middle. The Premier League referee will officiate only his second game this season. He was last in charge of a Wanderers' game in April 2018 when the Whites travelled to Burton.
Tickets/Wanderers TV
Wanderers will have another sold-out away following of 2,100 fans at Bloomfield Road.
For those without a ticket, audio passes will be available, as always, for UK-based supporters to listen to full commentary with Derek Clark and John McGinlay via Wanderers TV. Those based internationally can stream the game through a live video match pass on Wanderers TV.
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