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Blackpool v Leicester Preview

Last updated : 06 February 2010 By The Seasider

Blackpool striker Brett Ormerod is suspended and DJ Campbell cannot play against Leicester under the terms of his loan move from the Foxes.Danny Coid will also miss out with a hamstring injury, while fellow defenders Neal Eardley (hamstring) and Alex Baptiste (illness) are struggling.

Leicester midfielder Richie Wellens is suspended for the trip to his old club.

Loan signing Alex Bruce is in the squad but Paul Gallagher (calf) and Yann Kermorgant (hamstring) are doubts.

MATCH PREVIEW

After a controversial and ultimately disastrous six-month spell as Leicester City manager, Ian Holloway was keen to restore his reputation following his appointment as Blackpool boss last summer.

He has certainly done that, leading the Tangerines to seventh in the table and one point off a play-off place. Holloway's side have been a surprise package this season and have failed to score in only three league games - fewer than any other Championship club.

Leicester, relegated under Holloway the season before last, have also impressed in their first season back in the second tier. The Foxes are one place below Blackpool and still in with a chance of back-to-back promotions under Nigel Pearson.

But both teams have stuttered recently. Blackpool have only managed one victory in six games, while Leicester have failed to score in their last three matches and are still awaiting their first win of 2010.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• Leicester are vying for a first away league victory against Blackpool for 73 years.

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• Earlier this season the Foxes beat Blackpool for the first time since 1966 and now have a chance to complete the club's first league double over them since 1936.

Blackpool

• Blackpool have scored in their last 14 league matches - the longest such run in the Championship.

• They have also hit the woodwork on 17 occasions, which is more than any other team in the division.

Leicester

• Leicester have picked up only two points from the last available 12.

• They have lost their last three away matches and are in danger of suffering their longest losing run on the road in a single season since seven in a row between November 2005 and January 2006.

• Leading scorer Matty Fryatt, who has netted 12 goals this season, needs one more to total 50 in the league for the Foxes.

MOST RECENT MEETING

Leicester 2-1 Blackpool (12 September 2009)

Leicester scorer: Fryatt 26, 58.

Blackpool scorer: Adam 31.

Source: BBC Sport

Source: BBC Sport