Blackpool vs Barnsley. Sky Bet League One.
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Friday 21 December 2018 11:32, UK
Blackpool winger Joe Dodoo is doubtful to face Barnsley after suffering a twisted ankle in the midweek FA Cup win over Solihull Moors.
Dodoo scored in the 3-2 win but did not make it to the final whistle as he was carried off after falling awkwardly. Max Clayton is closing in on a return from a hamstring injury but Saturday's match will come too soon. Striker Mark Cullen remains out for the long term with a fracture in his leg.
Barnsley are hopeful Kenny Dougall will return to action over Christmas but Saturday's game at Bloomfield Road will come too soon. Midfielder Dougall is back in training following ankle ligament damage which has kept him out since October 23.
Dani Pinillos (illness) and Ryan Hedges (toe) are also nearing a return. Barnsley are looking for a first league win in five to reinvigorate their play-off push.
Blackpool have won just one of their last seven league matches against Barnsley (D3 L3), a 1-0 home victory in the Championship in August 2013.
Barnsley are winless in their last four visits to Bloomfield Road in all competitions (D2 L2), including a 3-1 loss in the League Cup first round this season.
Blackpool have lost just one of their last 10 league games at Bloomfield Road (W6 D3), a 0-3 defeat against Bristol Rovers at the start of November.
Barnsley are winless in their last four league games (D2 L2) - they last went on a longer run without a victory back in March whilst in the Championship (run of six)
Blackpool and Barnsley have each dropped just four points from winning positions in League One so far this season - only Southend (three) and Luton (two) have dropped fewer points.
