Blackpool will be without manager Paul Ince when they welcome Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

Ince will begin a five-match stadium ban following his sending-off and subsequent push on an official last month.

The Tangerines are looking for their first win in six games, following a string of draws, yet remain just six points off the Championship summit.

Wigan meanwhile, have two games in hand on most of their rivals due to their European commitments, and will hope to shake off their indifferent form ahead of Saturday's game.

Recent form

Blackpool: DDDDLW

Wigan: WLWLWD

Possible starting lineups

Blackpool: Gilks; Mackenzie, Broadfoot, Cathcart, Robinson; Dobbie, Osbourne, Gosling; Ince, Fuller, Basham

Wigan: Carson; Boyce, Barnett, Rogne, Perch; McManaman, Watson, McArthur, Beausejour; Powell, Holt

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