Although it has taken time through matters out of their control, Coventry have now emerged as one of the form teams in the division, regardless of their current league position.
Despite beginning the weekend in 22nd spot, the Sky Blues have lost just once in nine matches and collected 10 points from their most recent four fixtures.
Disappointment accompanied their game with Rotherham United in midweek, the pre-match favourites twice having to come from behind to earn a share of the spoils as their three-match winning streak came to an end.
Nevertheless, it was another step in the right direction, and victory on Saturday would catapult Mark Robins’s side up towards the mid-table places while still possessing at least two matches in hand on the teams around them.
Coventry have also played four more away encounters than they have at home, something which should not be forgotten as they still look to put together a promotion bid.
Aside from suffering four defeats in five matches between the end of August and start of October, Blackpool can claim to have impressed either side of that streak.
That said, despite losing just one of their most recent five outings, Michael Appleton’s team still find themselves just two points above the relegation zone.
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Fortunately for the Seasiders, they produced one of their best performances of the campaign last time out, scoring three times in the final 22 minutes to record a 4-2 triumph over North-West rivals Preston North End.
Blackpool now have the third worst defensive record in the division having shipped 25 strikes in 16 outings, but they have now scored at least three goals in three of their last four contests in the second tier.
Martyn Waghorn will miss out for Coventry after sustaining a hamstring injury during the early stages of Tuesday’s fixture with Rotherham.With Fabio Tavares not in contention to start, Kasey Palmer or Callum O’Hare will be chosen to provide support for Viktor Gyokeres.
