Blackpool confirm third pre-season friendly - with trip to League Two side added to the calendar
Blackpool have announced their third pre-season friendly.
Blackpool’s summer preparations are continuing to take shape - with a third pre-season friendly being added to the calendar.
Ian Evatt’s side will head over to the Wirral on July 18 to take on League Two outfit Tranmere Rovers.
The Seasiders visited Prenton Park back in November, in what was an eventful EFL Trophy meeting between the two sides.
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A heavy downpour prior to kick off almost saw the game postponed, but there was a change of heart from the referee to give proceedings a second chance, with things eventually getting underway an hour later than originally scheduled.
The game ultimately finished in a 2-1 victory for the home team, with Blackpool handing opportunities to several youngsters.
The trip to Birkenhead marks the Seasiders third away game of their pre-season schedule.
Summer proceedings gets underway with a short trip to Mill Farm to take on National League North winners AFC Fylde on July 11.
Meanwhile, the week after the Tranmere game, Evatt heads back to Cumbria to face former club Barrow at Holker Street (July 25).
EFL fixture release day
Details of the regular campaign aren’t far away, with EFL fixtures set to be released next Thursday (June 25).
League games will be confirmed at 12pm, while the draws for the first round of the EFL Cup and EFL Trophy group stages will take place live on Sky Sports News later in the day.