CJ Hamilton bagged a late goal to give Blackpool a 1-0 victory over Burton Albion.

Blackpool claimed a late winner to overcome Burton Albion 1-0 in front of a big crowd at Bloomfield Road.

The packed out home section helped to inspire Ian Evatt’s side in a game of limited opportunities, with CJ Hamilton getting the vital goal in the 90th minute to secure all three points.

The result moves the Seasiders out of the League One relegation zone and leaves them just one behind the Brewers.

Several half chances came Blackpool’s way in the opening exchanges, with George Honeyman seeing a shot from close-range blocked and an inviting cross from Tom Bloxham just needing someone to tap it in at the back post.

Ashley Fletcher was able to find the back of the net with a half volley from the edge of the box, but the whistle had already been blown for a foul.

A Jordan Brown shot from distance was the first clear chance of the game, with Brad Collins collecting the effort comfortably enough.

This was followed by a couple of other dangerous moments, including an Ashley Fletcher header - which was also dealt with by the Brewers shot stopper.

The Seasiders were dealt a blow just before the break, with Olly Casey being forced off through injury.

Following the restart, the first real chance fell to Kyran Lofthouse - who could only produce a tame shot to test Franco Ravizzoli.

The next real chance only came in the 90th minute, as Hamilton clinched the win.

On the break, Leighton Clarkson, slipped the winger through down the right, with his shot beating Collins at the front post.

Blackpool FC: Franco Ravizzoli, Olly Casey (39’), Fraser Horsfall, James Husband, Josh Bowler (75’), Jordan Brown, George Honeyman, Joel Randall (75’), CJ Hamilton, Ashley Fletcher (75’), Tom Bloxham (58’).

Substitutes: Harvey Bardsley, Leighton Clarkson (75’), Niall Ennis (58’), Hayden Coulson (75’), Dale Taylor (75’), Reuell Walters (39’), Zac Ashworth.

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