It wasn't that long ago that the Seasiders were a Premier League side and Wolves were struggling to come to terms in League One. Fast forward a few years and nowadays a trip to Molineux sends shivers down Blackpool fans spines. With Wolves looking to bounce back to the Premier League and within reach of the play offs, Lee Clark's side know it will be one of the biggest tests under the new manager,
Blackpool have the Chelsea striker Islam Faruz available for this game having arrived this week whilst Darren O'Dea is available for Blackpool despite picking up an ankle injury against Millwall last weekend. Jose Miguel Cubero and defender Gary MacKenzie are recovering and could play in a friendly next week. Jamie O'Hara (pictured) returns to his former club.
Striker Benik Afobe may make his Wolves debut after signing from Arsenal, but Bakary Sako is on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Mali. George Saville and Liam McAlinden have left Wolves on loan to Bristol City and Fleetwood respectively.
Whilst the Seasiders knew that victory against Millwall last week was a 'must' this weekend's game does present the opportunity for a surprise result and the 'Pool's first away win of the season.