Blackpool vs Cheltenham Town - Jamille Matt to miss out for Blackpool

Posted Thursday, April 20, 2017 by PA

Blackpool will be without Jamille Matt when they take on Cheltenham after the striker injured himself in the 1-0 win at Doncaster on Monday.

Matt suffered a hamstring injury shortly after coming on as a second-half substitute, but with all three replacements used he stayed on the pitch and made a significant contribution as the Seasiders snatched a late winner.

It came at a cost, however, and boss Gary Bowyer expects Matt to miss the rest of the season.

Jack Payne suffered a back injury in the same match but is expected to return.

Cheltenham have no fresh injury concerns for the trip following Monday's 2-1 win against Grimsby which eased their relegation fears.

Full-back Jordan Cranston returned from suspension against the Mariners and is expected to keep his place, but fellow defender Daniel O'Shaughnessy continues to nurse a foot problem.

Stand-in boss Russell Milton told the club's YouTube channel: "I think everyone is okay. I don't think there are any major worries from last time."

The Robins are five points and 10 goals better off than second-bottom Newport, and Milton added: "It's our aim to get it (survival) done at the weekend and then we can relax for two games, but we'll take it as it comes."