As it happened: Hartlepool United 2-1 Blackpool - Pool knocked out of the FA Cup

Blackpool make the trip to the North East to face Hartlepool in the FA Cup third round, kick off at 12:30pm.
It's FA Cup action for Blackpool as they face Hartlepool United.It's FA Cup action for Blackpool as they face Hartlepool United.
It's FA Cup action for Blackpool as they face Hartlepool United.

We'll have all the build up and action throughout the afternoon so make sure to refresh the page (F5) so you don't miss a thing.

LIVE: Hartlepool vs Blackpool

Goal Hartlepool. 2-1.

Crawford plays a neat ball into the box for Joe Grey to control and place into the bottom left corner having come onto the pitch just minutes ago.

Since Hartlepool got themselves level they have been much the better side, the Seasiders have struggled to string passes together or even get out of their half much.

Mark Cullen is replaced by Joe Grey.

Blackpool win possession high up the pitch and Madine plays in Bowler who checks inside but cannot find the far corner.

Goal Hartlepool. 1-1.

David Ferguson checks inside forward from left back and his right footed strike deflects off Callum Connolly and past Grimshaw.

The second half is underway!

Half Time: Hartlepool 0-1 Blackpool

Blackpool go into the break with a slender lead thanks to Keshi Anderson’s strike.

Pool have had far the better chances, Shane Lavery twice missing from six yards out.

Keshi Anderson also missed a good chance, and missing the ball entriely before regaining his composure and slotting the ball into the corner to take the lead.

Meanwhile the home side have been limited to just two shots on target, neither of any concern to Grimshaw.

CJ Hamilton gets in down the left side and squares it for Shane Lavery in a similar position to his earlier miss and this time he puts it over from just six yards out. He should have two this afternoon so far.

There will be four more minutes added onto the end of the first half.

James Husband is replaced by Luke Garbutt.