AFC Fylde v Blackpool: Live updates from final pre-season friendly
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Michael Appleton will use the occasion to hand an opportunity to some players in need of minutes ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Reading.
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AFC Fylde v Blackpool - live updates
Key Events
- FT: AFC Fylde 0-2 Blackpool
- Seasiders make short trip to Mill Farm for their final pre-season friendly
- Fans could get a first glimpse of new signing Dominic Thompson
FULL TIME
FT: AFC Fylde 0-2 Blackpool
Seasiders finish their pre-season with a comfortable win at Mill Farm thanks to goals from Jerry Yates and Beryly Lubala.
Attention now turns to the big one against Reading on Saturday.
83 - Second change
Tayt Trusty goes into the book for a late challenge.
Brad Holmes, meanwhile, comes off the bench to replace Jerry Yates.
72 - Goal Blackpool! (0-2)
Beryly Lubala with an emphatic first-time finish from CJ Hamilton's cutback. Excellent goal.
68 - Almost
Jerry Yates plays in Shayne Lavery who almost rounds the keeper, but Chris Neal does well to get a glove on the ball.
66 - Fylde chance
A rare chance for Fylde as Chris Maxwell pushes a trialist's effort away for a corner.
58 - Over
Space opens up in the box for CJ Hamilton following a sublime flick from Shayne Lavery, but the winger blazes well over.
57 - Saved
Rob Apter lays the ball off to Kenny Dougall who curls an effort towards the bottom corner, but Chris Neal is equal to it.