Blackpool face a key home fixture against Milton Keynes Dons on Tuesday evening as they aim to arrest a slide down the League One table. The Seasiders go into the match 20th in the division, having taken just eight points from their opening nine games, a record of two wins and two draws against five defeats. Their goal difference stands at minus three, having scored 13 and conceded 16 so far this season. They are 12 points behind league leaders Bradford City.

Their recent form shows a single draw in their last five league outings, with four defeats, a run of zero wins, one draw and four losses. The latest was a 2-0 loss away to Leyton Orient last Saturday, where goals from William Forrester and Dane Scarlett sealed the result. That followed a 1-0 defeat at Cambridge United the previous weekend. Their recent sequence also includes a 2-2 draw with Crewe, a 3-2 loss at Wigan, and a 2-4 home defeat to Plymouth, meaning they have lost their last two matches.

Opponent's recent form

Milton Keynes Dons arrive at Bloomfield Road sitting 18th, two places above Blackpool. Their recent results have been mixed, with a 2-1 home win over Luton last time out preceded by a heavy 5-1 defeat to Reading and a goalless draw at AFC Wimbledon.

Match details

The League One matchday 12 fixture is scheduled for Tuesday, 20 October, with a 19:45 kick-off at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool's expected lineup is set to feature Peacock-Farrell in goal, with a back four of Williams, Casey, Ashworth and Finley Munroe. The midfield is likely to be anchored by Morgan, with Bowler, Karoy Anderson and Honeyman ahead of him, supporting a front two of Yates and Bloxham.

The club will be hoping a positive result against MK Dons can provide momentum for that away encounter. They trail league leaders Bradford City by 12 points. Supporters can view the full standings to see the current state of the play-off and relegation battles.

Tuesday's match presents a direct opportunity to climb above their visitors and build some momentum ahead of the next phase of the season.