Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool and Bolton go head to head in an eagerly-awaited League One game on Saturday afternoon. The Seasiders did well to beat Peterborough United in their last league match, with the team putting an end to their four-game winless run, but Neil Critchley’s troops need to keep on improving their game if they are to secure a top-six finish.
Talented forward Karamoko Dembele is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the last league fixture, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team. The Trotters, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Cambridge United, but beating Blackpool on the road is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that both teams should be happy with one point from the match. Bolton defender Caleb Taylor is likely to miss the game with injury.
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.