Blackpool can beat drop - Barker

Barker joined Blackpool from Rotherham in August 2006 (Getty)

Blackpool defender Shaun Barker believes the Seasiders are more than capable of securing the draw they need to avoid dropping into League One.

The midweek draw for Southampton at West Brom means Blackpool only need to take a point against Watford on Sunday to guarantee their Championship safety.

"We've got to make sure we're safe by ourselves," said Barker.

"We've still got a great chance of staying up and realistically if we play like we can we should get a result."

If we play the football we know we can do then we'll get the scoreline we want Shaun Barker

The recent victory over fellow relegation rivals Sheffield Wednesday looked to have ended any threat of the drop.

But last weekend's defeat to Plymouth means Blackpool's destiny will go down to the final weekend of the season.

"We got ourselves in a good position and then got sucked back in but this Sunday we're at home against a side that have won only one of their last 13 games, so we've got to fancy our chances," added Barker.

"Obviously if we play the football we know we can do then we'll get the scoreline we want. We know it's going to be a full crowd and for a game as big as this I think there's no doubt all the fans will get behind us."