By Blackpool FC

Blackpool take on Sheffield United at Bloomfield Road on Thursday night looking to extend their unbeaten run to four matches.

The Seasiders haven't lost since the return following the World Cup break but will be keen to return to winning ways under the lights.

The Blades will be wanting to keep tabs on Sky Bet Championship league leaders Burnley with Blackpool hoping to escape the relegation zone.

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One To Watch - Iliman Ndiaye:

Fresh from his World Cup exploits with Senegal, the 22-year-old forward will be keen to continue his excellent start to the campaign with nine Sky Bet Championship goals to his name before 2023. 

Five assists have showcased his creative qualities and his ability to stretch defences has been a key factor in the Blades' push for an automatic promotion to the Premier League.

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The Manager - Paul Heckingbottom:

Heckingbottom was the surprise successor to Slavisa Jokanovic after he was relieved of his duties in November 2021 with the 45-year-old stepping up from the backroom staff at Bramall Lane, but he has had real success during his tenure. A Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Nottingham Forest last campaign was a disappointment but it has done little to distill the progress under the former Hibernian boss.

Now pushing for automatic promotion, Heckingbottom has added to his spells at Leeds United and Barnsley, evidently taking the experience from those mixed spells to become a more well-rounded number one.

The Referee - Peter Bankes

Peter Bankes is the main official for the game at Bloomfield Road with his last match in charge of the Seasiders coming in the 4-1 home win against Reading last season.

Bankes has handed out 66 yellow cards in 14 games in all competitions with one red card. The official has taken charge of Europa Conference League and Premier League games this season alongside Sky Bet Championship outings.

Team News: 

Jordan Thorniley is suspended for the match following his red card against Hull City.

Tickets: 

Supporters still to purchase tickets for the match can do so prior to kick-off from the ticket office, by calling 01253 599745 or online here

Match Sponsors:

Our thanks go to Match Sponsors Partner Plus Media and Matchball Sponsors Zinc Property Management.

Other Ways To Follow The Action:

Due to the match being available live on TV, the game isn't available to stream in the UK & Ireland and is only available in specific territories.

For details on where the game is available to stream, find full information here.

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