Blackpool v Northampton Town injury news as 18 out and three doubts of League One clash

Seasiders and Cobblers set to go head-to-head at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night

Blackpool will be without 18 players for their League One clash with Northampton Town on Tuesday night, while the Cobblers have three players doubtful.

Blackpool injury news

The Seasiders have a lengthy injury list ahead of the game, with 18 players ruled out. This includes key players such as captain Marvin Ekpiteta, midfielder Kevin Stewart and forward Jerry Yates.

Blackpool have not won in their last five league games and will be hoping to get back to winning ways against Northampton. However, they will need to do so without a number of their first-team players.

Northampton Town injury news

The Cobblers have three players doubtful for the trip to Bloomfield Road. These are defender Aaron McGowan, midfielder Shaun McWilliams and forward Sam Hoskins.

Northampton are currently 12th in League One, four points behind Blackpool in ninth. They will be hoping to close the gap on the Seasiders with a win on Tuesday night.

What the managers have said

Blackpool manager Michael Appleton said: "We have a lot of injuries at the moment, but we have a good squad and we will be ready for Northampton."

Northampton manager Jon Brady said: "We have a few doubts ahead of the game, but we are hopeful that everyone will be fit to play."

Who is likely to start for Blackpool?

Given the number of injuries, Blackpool are likely to field a weakened team against Northampton. However, they still have some quality players available, such as goalkeeper Chris Maxwell, defender Jordan Thorniley and midfielder Callum Connolly.

Who is likely to start for Northampton?

Northampton are likely to field a strong team against Blackpool, with few injury concerns. Key players such as goalkeeper Liam Roberts, defender Joseph Mills and midfielder Jack Sowerby are all expected to start.