Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Blackpool will look to recover from an embarrassing 5-0 EFL Cup loss to Wolverhampton when they take on Wigan Athletic in the League One round 6. The Seasiders have yet to find their best form in the new season, with the team failing to score in the previous five games in all competitions and it is no surprise the odds for away win have been dropping. Shayne Lavery remains in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
The Latics, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-0 loss to Barnsley at the weekend. Since the visitors struggled in front of goal in their last league match as well, a low-scoring affair is on the cards at Bloomfield Road. In their last encounter in a competitive match Blackpool defeated Wigan 1-0. Keep in mind that talented defender Charlie Hughes is banned for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Jason Kerr):
Jason Kerr is a professional footballer who plays for St Johnstone as a defender. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on February 6, 1997, Jason Kerr is a product of the St Johnstone football academy. He started his senior career in 2014, and after ending his loan spells with East Fife and Queen of the South, he returned to the McDiarmid Park outfit in 2018.
He made his debut with the Saints in the Scottish Cup game against Albion Rovers on January 29, 2019. Jason Kerr has six caps with the Scotland U21 team, but he has yet to receive a call-up for the senior team.
He scored his first goal for St Johnstone in a 4-1 defeat to Rangers on February 27, 2018. His primary position on the field is a centre-back, but he is capable of producing good displays as a central midfielder as well. His preferred foot is right, and he wears the number 15 shirt at St Johnstone.
Highlighted Team (Blackpool):
Blackpool FC are a professional English club based in Blackpool, Lancashire. Considering that Blackpool is a seaside town, it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Seasiders. Founded back in 1887, the club play their home matches at Bloomfield Road, which can hold up to 17,338 spectators. In the 2009/2010 season Blackpool secured promotion to the Premier League, but they were not competitive at this level, suffering relegation to the Championship the following season.
The club’s biggest success, though, came in 1953 when they defeated Bolton Wanderers 4-3 in the FA Cup final. Blackpool are well known for their orange shirts, but the dominant colour of their away kit is white. Preston are considered the club’s biggest rivals, with the two teams facing each other in the West Lancashire derby.
Charlie Adam, who played for Liverpool and has 26 caps for Scotland national team, is regarded as one of the club’s most notable players.