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Returning keeper Scott Loach made three important saves from Blackpool midfielder Faris Haroun as the Blues and Seasiders drew a blank at Portman Road. Top scorer David McGoldrick headed disappointing Town s best opportunity wide in the ninth minute with Loach thwarting Haroun twice in the first half and once late on in the second.
Two-goal Tom Lawrence felt Town’s new additions gave both the players and fans a boost during Saturday’s 2-2 home draw with third-placed Reading. The Blues’ performance was a vast improvement on their display during last Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat to Derby at Portman Road and Lawrence thought Town were unfortunate not to claim all three points.
Town will again be without strike trio Nicky Forster, Adam Proudlock and Sam Parkin when they take on Southampton at St Mary s on Saturday. New signing Alan Lee again looks likely to operate as a lone out-and-out attacker.
Town boss Jim Magilton continues to wait on midfielder Owen Garvan ahead of Saturday s home game with Stoke City. The Irishman has been suffering with flu for the last few days and is considered a doubt.