Blackpool suffered their first defeat of 2012 on Saturday, after a ten-match unbeaten run, as they went out of the FA Cup at Everton.

Ian Holloway's outfit are unbeaten in eight league matches at Bloomfield Road, but will be without Gary Taylor-Fletcher with a knee problem, but may have Matt Phillips back from a hamstring strain.

West Ham drew 1-1 at home to Southampton in their last outing, leaving them with only one defeat in their last six league games.

The Hammers have lost four of their last six away matches, and remain without captain Kevin Nolan through suspension, while Matt taylor begins a three-game ban himself.

West Ham have won six of their last nine meetings with Blackpool, but may have to wait to return to the top of the table as the in-form Seasiders hold them to a point.

Verdict: Blackpool 2-2 West Ham