Blackpool vs. Wigan Athletic - match preview, group news and likely line-ups

Blackpool

Blackpool will be looking to make it three wins from three at the start of the new Championship season when they host Wigan Athletic at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.

The Seasiders have made an impressive start to the campaign, following up their opening day victory over Reading with a 2-0 win at Bristol City last weekend.

Neil Critchley's side will be confident of making it three wins from three, but they will need to be wary of a Wigan side who have also made a positive start to the season.

Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic have also won their first two games of the season, beating Morecambe and Portsmouth.

The Latics are back in the Championship after a four-year absence and they will be looking to make their mark on the division this season.

Leam Richardson's side are a well-organised and disciplined team who will be difficult to break down.

Team news

Blackpool will be without the suspended Keshi Anderson, while Grant Ward is a doubt with a knock.

Wigan will be without the injured Charlie Wyke and Curtis Tilt.

Likely line-ups

Blackpool: Maxwell; Gabriel, Thorniley, Husband; Lawrence-Gabriel, Patino, Dougall, Virtue; Yates, Lavery, Madine.

Wigan: Jones; Bennett, Whatmough, Rea, Darikwa; Power, McClean, Aasgard; Keane, Magennis, Lang.

Prediction

This is a tough game to call, but I think Blackpool will just edge it.

The Seasiders have made a strong start to the season and they will be confident of making it three wins from three.

Wigan are a good side but I think Blackpool have the edge in terms of quality.

I predict a 2-1 win for Blackpool.