Blackpool boss Simon Grayson is sweating over the fitness of Paul Dickov and Claus Jorgensen ahead of the derby clash with Preston.On-loan Manchester City striker Dickov (hamstring) and midfielder Jorgensen (knee) both missed the 3-2 defeat at QPR on Tuesday.

The duo will undergo late fitness tests before the Bloomfield Road clash and Grayson is hoping that both will be fit enough to feature in the game.

The Seasiders' only other absentee for the clash between the two Lancashire rivals is captain Michael Jackson, who remains a long-term absentee with his hamstring injury.

Tuesday's defeat to QPR extended Blackpool's winless run to three games and left them in 14th place in the Championship - just six points above the relegation zone.

Kick-off at Bloomfield Road is at 12.30pm.

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