Blackpool vs Oldham Athletic AFC - Martin Paterson set to miss Blackpool's Boxing Day clash with Oldham

Martin Paterson looks set to miss Blackpool's Sky Bet League One clash with Oldham at Bloomfield Road on Boxing Day.

The forward has a calf strain and is more likely to return for the game with Barnsley two days later on December 28.

Neil McDonald has no new injury concerns against his former club, although Colin Doyle (ankle), Henry Cameron (knee) and Lloyd Jones (ankle) are all out and Jack Redshaw (shin splints) has been to see a specialist.

McDonald has named an unchanged XI in back-to-back fixtures and could stick with a winning formula following three successive victories.

Oldham are now without midfielder Jay Fulton, who has returned to Swansea after his loan expired.

Former Blackpool midfielder Richie Wellens and Michael Higdon are expected to feature after returning from injury for the 1-1 draw against Coventry last weekend.

Manager David Dunn will have to do without forward Jonathan Forte, who is still sidelined with a knee injury.

Defender Cameron Dummingan (groin) and winger Lee Croft (ankle) could return, however.