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Nov 1, 2022 at 8pm UK at The Hawthorns
West Brom
1 - 0
Blackpool
Yokuslu (85')
O'Shea (51'), Bartley (52'), Wallace (58'), Yokuslu (90+4')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Thorniley (28'), Yates (47')

Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Blackpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

West Bromwich Albion play host to Blackpool on Tuesday evening looking for the win which may move the Baggies off the bottom of the Championship standings.

Meanwhile, Blackpool return to the Midlands just three days after defeating Coventry City, a result which moved the Seaisders five points clear of the relegation zone.


Match preview

Huddersfield Town manager Carlos Corberan reacts on February 9, 2022© Reuters

Upon appointing Carlos Corberan as their new head coach, optimism was naturally on the rise at West Bromwich Albion ahead of their meeting with an out-of-form Sheffield United side on Saturday afternoon.

However, West Brom again under-performed, finding themselves 2-0 down at the break and unable to recover as the Blades ensured that their hosts remained on two wins from 17 Championship fixtures during 2022-23.

Although there is the expectation that the Baggies will eventually move out of trouble, they now sit in last place and as many as five points adrift of 20th-placed Wigan Athletic, an indication that they could get cut adrift if they continue to struggle for victories.

While West Brom have conceded no more than twice in any of their last six outings, there is a lack of cutting edge and balance to their performances, and facing an in-form Blackpool outfit has arguably come at the wrong time.

The West Midlands outfit are also without a win at The Hawthorns since August 20, a run which has now been extended to six matches.

Blackpool boss Michael Appleton on August 16, 2022© Reuters

Blackpool have recently transformed into one of the most entertaining teams in the second tier, something which may not necessarily be intentional given the pressure to move away from the bottom three.

Nevertheless, at a time when their last five fixtures have featured 23 goals, the Seasiders have also collected 10 points from a possible 15, moving the club into 15th position in the table.

Their latest success came at Coventry, Blackpool overturning a half-time deficit to prevail by a 2-1 scoreline courtesy of goals from Gary Madine and Jerry Yates.

At some point, Michael Appleton will want to see his side improve on a period of just four clean sheets in 17 matches, but that may not be seen as imperative in their next fixture as they try to continue to produce the formula which led to win Watford, Preston North End and the Sky Blues.

West Bromwich Albion Championship form:

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Team News

Theo Corbeanu in action for Blackpool on October 1, 2022© Reuters

Corberan will inevitably make alterations to his West Brom starting lineup with John Swift among the players pushing for a recall.

Either Swift or Jayson Molumby should come into the midfield, while Brandon Thomas-Asante appears to be in line to return down the centre of the attack.

Martin Kelly remained as an unused substitute against Sheffield United, but may get the nod in one of the positions in the back three.

Appleton did not make a single substitution during Blackpool's win at Coventry and no injuries may lead to an unchanged team.

Dominic Thompson and Theo Corbeanu are alternatives at left-back and on the flank if Appleton wishes to freshen up his team.

West Bromwich Albion possible starting lineup:
Palmer; Kelly, O'Shea, Pieters; Furlong, Molumby, Gardner-Hickman, Townsend; Diangana, Wallace; Thomas-Asante

Blackpool possible starting lineup:
Maxwell; Connolly, Ekpiteta, Thorniley, Husband; Carey, Dougall, Patino; Yates, Madine, Hamilton


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We say: West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Blackpool

In front of a home crowd for the second time in quick succession, Corberan knows that he is under pressure to deliver a result. However, Blackpool are playing with a freedom which makes them a threat to anyone in the division, leading us to predict a narrow win for the visitors.


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