Sam Muggleton is a surprise starter for Barnet after Martin Allen revealed the defender would be ruled out with a knee injury in the week.

However, the 19-year-old is handed a start down the left-hand side of midfield with Elliott Johnson reverting to left-back.

The other change sees Luke Gambin come in for Josh Clarke down the right-hand side of midfield.

The recently transfer listed Gavin Hoyte is named as a substitute along with young full-back Hakeem Odofin.

Barnet: Stephens; Yiadom (c), N'Gala, Nelson, Johnson; Gambin, Weston, Champion, Muggleton; Akinde, Gash.

Subs: McKenzie-Lyle (GK), Hoyte, Togwell, Batt, McLean, Bailey, Odofin.

Blackpool: Doyle; Higham, Aldred, Robertson, Dunne; Cameron, Cubero, Herron, Rivers; Thomas, Paterson.

Subs: Letheren (GK), Ferguson, Oliver, Potts, Osayi-Samuel, Redshaw, Cullen.