'Culpable for two goals. Contributed little. Excellent finish' - Blackpool player ratings from hugely significant defeat at AFC Wimbledon

Blackpool’s relegation fears worsened as a demoralising 4-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon saw them return to the League One relegation zone, writes Matt Wright.

The Seasiders held hopes of coming away from Plough Lane with something going into stoppage-time, only for another calamitous ending – akin to their late collapse at Lincoln – to sink them once and for all.

Yet more soft defending had dropped them into a hole in the first place, and they now have to climb out of the bottom four as they fell beneath Wigan on goal difference.

Here’s our Blackpool players ratings after another poor away performance from Ian Evatt’s side…

Bailey Peacock-Farrell - 7

Made an excellent save to keep out a heavily deflected effort from Hippolyte in the first half.

Oliver Casey - 7

Great spot to pick out Ennis’ run as he set up the goal that gave the Seasiders renewed hope in south-west London.

Fraser Horsfall - 6

A more solid outing on the road than his last one. Dons striker Matty Stevens had little change out of him.

James Husband - 5

Culpable for two Wimbledon goals as he endured a poor night on the left of the back three.

Jordan Brown - 5

Turned down a good shooting opportunity, while loose pass led to the hosts sealing the game in stoppage-time.

Reuell Walters - 6

Had Blackpool’s best chance of the first half, might have shot across the goalkeeper instead.

George Honeyman - 5

Struggled to get to grips with proceedings in midfield, perhaps lucky not to be booked for a cynical foul.

Leighton Clarkson - 5

Created a good chance for Walters in the first half, but contributed little otherwise.

Hayden Coulson - 6

Unlucky not to score with a good header from a Honeyman cross as Blackpool ended the first half well.

Niall Ennis - 7

Brought his side back into the game with an excellent finish just when a fightback looked very unlikely.

Ashley Fletcher - 5

About as quiet as he’s looked all season, it was no surprise to see the Seasiders’ top scorer subbed off after an hour.

Substitutes

Joel Randall (on for Clarkson 61) - 6

Added more guile in midfield which suddenly stopped Blackpool turning over possession so much.

Josh Bowler (on for Fletcher 61) - 6

Whipped a free kick wide, a good cameo after coming off the bench

Karoy Anderson (on for Honeyman 61) - 6

Charlton loanee was combative after coming on.

CJ Hamilton (on for Coulson 71) -5

Had a wonderful chance blocked when he delayed a fraction too long.

Tom Bloxham (on for Ennis 78) - 5

Service that he needed wasn’t there in the closing stages

Subs not used: Ravizzoli, Ashworth.