Blackpool will be without seven players for their away trip to Stockport County on Saturday. The Seasiders are missing Jordan Brown, Niall Ennis, Dale Taylor, Ilmari Niskanen, Fraser Horsfall, Michael Ihiekwe and Oluchi Nwankwo.
Key Absences
The Seasiders have lost a number of first-team options ahead of their first League One away game of the season. Jordan Brown is out after a bout of illness that forced him off in the first half of the 1-1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers and required a hospital stay. Niall Ennis and Dale Taylor are both sidelined with hamstring injuries that will keep them out for the next three to four weeks.
Injury Details
Ilmari Niskanen suffered a shoulder injury in his competitive debut against Grimsby Town, ending his appearance early but showing signs of recovery that could see him back by next weekend. Fraser Horsfall, who underwent ankle surgery in the summer, is still dealing with complications in his rehabilitation, with his return date unclear. Michael Ihiekwe, also recovering from toe surgery, is making progress but is not expected to return imminently. Teenager Oluchi Nwankwo was forced off a behind-closed-doors friendly against Blackburn Rovers due to a knee problem and is expected to be out for the next couple of months.
Match Context
Blackpool are looking to build on the 1-1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers and claim their first three points of the campaign. Finley Munroe, on his first appearance in Tangerine, scored a goal that levelled the match after the Seasiders had spent most of the contest 1-0 down. The Hatters have won all four meetings since their return to the third tier, making the fixture a challenging one for the Seasiders.
