Blackpool vs Wigan Live Stream & Tips - Tight League One Clash

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Last updated: 28 Oct 2024

Alex Waite 28 Oct 2024

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Blackpool are winless in 4 consecutive matches
Wigan have drawn 2 of their last 4 away games
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Steve Bruce's Blackpool are unbeaten in their last 3 home games against Wigan (Getty Images)

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Blackpool and Wigan have made slow starts to the season and neither teams look threatening. These struggling teams need points to pull clear of the relegation zone with a close contest anticipated.

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Head to Head
Blackpool Form
Blackpool Injuries & Team News
Wigan Form
Wigan Injuries & Team News

Blackpool are winless in 4 consecutive matches.
Blackpool are unbeaten in their last 3 home games against Wigan.
Wigan have drawn 2 of their last 4 away matches.

Head to Head

Wigan have a 23-20 advantage against Blackpool in 53 meetings with 10 draws.

Blackpool Form

Blackpool made a promising start to life under new manager Steve Bruce in September. The experienced manager led the Tangerines to four wins from his first five in charge.

The North West outfit struggled to maintain momentum and have taken just one point from their last four. A 1-1 draw with Lincoln came before a 2-0 loss at Mansfield and a 2-1 home defeat to Barnsley.

Bruce’s side lost a third consecutive game on Tuesday, falling to a 5-1 defeat against Peterborough. Blackpool were 2-0 down after 17 minutes and Kyle Joseph pulled a goal back before the Tangerines conceded three more.

Blackpool Injuries & Team News

Defensive trio Elkan Baggott, Andy Lyons and James Husband won’t feature here due to injury.

Midfielders Ollie Norburn and CJ Hamilton are also unavailable with respective injuries.

Wigan Form

Wigan are 19th in League One after failing to win in nine of their opening 12 games this season.

The Latics drew 0-0 in four of five matches before defeating League Two side Carlisle 2-0 away in the EFL Trophy. Shaun Maloney’s side then lost back-to-back matches, starting with a 2-0 defeat at Cambridge.

The Lancashire outfit conceded early in a 2-1 loss against Mansfield last time out before attempting 22-4 shots. Thelo Aasgaard levelled in the second period but Wigan conceded a second with 30 minutes left.

Wigan Injuries & Team News

Defender Luke Chambers and midfielders Callum McManaman and Jensen Weir are ruled out.

Verdict

Blackpool v Wigan

Neither Blackpool nor Wigan will want to drop further points after disappointing starts to the season. This League One clash is likely to be cagey and there is value on a draw.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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