Blackpool host Rotherham United at Bloomfield Road on Monday. The Seasiders could make it five wins from six games.

Match preview

Blackpool started the season with eyes on a spot in the top six, but they have been battling to distance themselves from the foot of the table. However, with Ian Evatt at the helm, the club are now within striking distance of the top half. The Seasiders come into this match in excellent form, having won four and drawn one of their last five matches. They beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 on December 20 and Doncaster Rovers 1-0 on Friday. That latest win brought the Tangerines up to 19th in League One, with 26 points.

Team News

Blackpool will be without striker Dale Taylor on Monday after he was forced off against Doncaster with a suspected metatarsal injury. Tom Bloxham should start alongside Ashley Fletcher in his absence, while Niall Ennis continues his recovery from a calf injury. Rotherham United have established their status as one of the more resilient sides in the division, but their form has taken a nosedive this month. They were downed 2-1 by Bolton on Boxing Day, suffering heartbreak in stoppage time. That defeat marked a fourth on the bounce for Matt Hamshaw's men, a shocking string of results that has left the club 21st.

What comes next?

Blackpool could land themselves a significant psychological boost by climbing the ranks in the final week of 2025. Fans will be cautiously optimistic given their strong home record, which features four wins, one draw, and just one defeat since the start of November. Rotherham United will be hoping to avoid a fifth straight defeat and escape the relegation zone. The visitors are without an away league win since October 25, when they narrowly overcame Barnsley 1-0. Blackpool League One form: | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Position | 19th | | Points | 26 | Rotherham United League One form: | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Position | 21st | | Points | 24 |