Wrexham and Blackpool go head-to-head in a League One meeting at the Racecourse Ground on Boxing Day.
The Red Dragons go into the game on a mixed run of form that has seen them lose their place in the automatic promotion places.
Wrexham drew with Bristol Rovers on Saturday, dropping points against a struggling side via a late equaliser for a second game in a row.
However, Phil Parkinson’s side are still on a very good run that has seen them go unbeaten in their last six League One fixtures and lose just one in 10.
But with Wycombe Wanderers and Birmingham City still ahead of them in the table with games in hand, a win is must for the Red Dragons this weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know about Wrexham ahead of their clash with 12th-place Blackpool.
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Wrexham team and injury news vs Blackpool
Parkinson is dealing with a few injury concerns ahead of the home clash on December 26th.
Elliot Lee is likely to miss Wrexham vs Blackpool after suffering a hamstring injury against Bristol Rovers last weekend.
Callum Burton is a long-term absentee and could miss the remainder of the campaign after undergoing surgery.
Jack Marriott and Arthur Okonkwo have both returned to training but neither will play any part on Thursday.
Elsewhere, George Evans didn’t make the squad against Rovers but did travel and train with the team following his return from a lengthy lay-off.
Ollie Palmer is fine to play against Blackpool but is now one yellow card away from serving a one-match ban.
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Wrexham predicted lineup vs Blackpool
With Lee missing, Parkinson will have to make at least one change to his starting lineup against Blackpool.
The midfielder has been playing up front of late, meaning Paul Mullin is the most likely candidate to replace him.
Further back, George Dobson should come back into the eleven after being dropped for the first time this season last time out.
Andy Cannon is the most obvious option to drop out given the form of Matty James and Ollie Rathbone.
The defence and goalkeeper should remain the same but with two games in one week, Parkinson may freshen things up.
Here’s how we think Wrexham will line up against Blackpool on Thursday…
Mark Howard (GK)
Max Cleworth, Eoghan O’Connell, Lewis Brunt
Ryan Barnett, Matty James, George Dobson, Ollie Rathbone, James McClean
Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer