Blackpool make late change to Barrow squad list
Blackpool have added a new name to their matchday squad for the League One trip to Barrow on Saturday, while ex-Millwall midfielder George Evans remains among the absentees. The League One side sit 13th in the table with 60 points from 46 games last season, their recent form reading WWWWL before the campaign’s conclusion.
Who is the new addition?
The club has confirmed the inclusion of a fresh face in their travelling party, though the identity of the player has not been disclosed in official updates. Evans, who joined Blackpool in January 2025, is still unavailable after his latest spell on the sidelines. His absence leaves a gap in midfield as Neil Critchley’s side prepares for the opening fixture of the new campaign.
Why Evans’ absence matters
Evans, 28, has been a regular fixture in midfield since his arrival from Millwall, providing energy and creativity in equal measure. His continued unavailability is a blow for a Blackpool side that finished 13th last term, 43 points adrift of Lincoln City at the summit. The ex-Millwall man’s form last season included five goals and six assists, numbers that highlight his importance to the side’s attacking output.
What’s next for Blackpool?
The squad’s focus now turns to the new season opener against Barrow, with Critchley likely to shuffle his pack to cover Evans’ absence. Blackpool’s pre-season has seen mixed results, but their recent five-game winning streak in May 2026 suggests momentum heading into the new campaign. The club’s 54 goals scored last season came at a cost of 65 conceded, leaving them with an 11-goal deficit to address if they aim to climb the table.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 13th in League One, 60 pts, 17W-9D-20L from 46 games, recent form WWWWL.
