Pool travel to Hull and back on first day

Last updated : 18 June 2011 By INOIT

Pool face an away trip to the Tigers in a tough first assignment on their Championship return.

Ian Holloway will take his relegated Seasiders to the KC Stadium on August 6 before entertaining Championship newcomers Peterborough a week later.

Blackpool also go to last season's League One winners Brighton before the opening month ends at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park.

Holloway comes up against former employers Leicester on November 29, and the Christmas programme brings journeys to Barnsley on Boxing Day and Birmingham on New Year's Eve.

Blackpool's chances of bouncing straight back to Premier League level could hinge on a tough four games to finish the season in April.

Trips to Nottingham Forest and, on the final day, Millwall bookend home games against Leeds and Burnley.