You would have to go back to 1986 for the last time Wanderers were on the receiving end of a home defeat to Blackpool. The 12 home meetings between the sides in all competitions since have resulted in seven wins and five draws.
Saturday’s visitors sit 18th after 15 games following the appointment of Steve Bruce in early September replacing Neil Critchley.
The former West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United boss won his first four games in charge and was named Sky Bet League One Manager of the Month for September.
Manager Quotes
Ian Evatt: “We’ve got to make sure we do everything we can to win our home games. We have great crowds backing us and we know on Saturday if we perform the right way the crowd will be there for us again.
“Obviously it’s a local game which is important for the supporters and we will do all we can to try and win. We’ve just got to find a level of consistency again and make sure we perform and, if we do perform, I know the fans will be there with us.”