Dan Barlaser returns to contention as Accrington take on Blackpool

Posted Friday, February 01, 2019 by PA

Accrington’s on-loan Newcastle midfielder Dan Barlaser is in contention to face Blackpool after serving a one-match suspension.

However, Sam Finley sits out the third fixture of a five-match ban.

Winger Piero Mingoia has joined Morecambe on loan as, due to the form of Sean McConville and Jordan Clark, he has not made a league appearance since November.

Manager John Coleman may look to shake up his attacking options as the team have not scored a league goal since Boxing Day.

Blackpool are set to be without midfielder Jay Spearing after he was forced off with a knee injury in the midweek draw with Wycombe.

Goalkeeper Mark Howard is set to return after missing four matches with a groin problem, although deputy Christoffer Mafoumbi has kept three clean sheets during his absence.

Forward Chris Long is also back after being rested because of muscle tightness, Donervon Daniels could be included after missing the midweek game for personal reasons, while midfielder Callum Guy’s recovery from an ankle injury will be assessed.

However, fellow defender Joe Bunney’s loan spell from Northampton was cut short so he could join Rochdale.