Blackpool (p) 0-0 Wigan Athletic as it happened as Seasiders lift Central League Cup

By Matt Scrafton

Published 2nd May 2023, 17:00 BST

Updated 2nd May 2023, 21:12 BST

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Blackpool’s development squad will be looking to cap off a strong season with a piece of silverware this evening.

Bloomfield Road plays host to the Central League Cup final tonight as the Under-23s take on Wigan Athletic, with the game kicking off at 7pm.

Follow our blog for live updates from Bloomfield Road:

Blackpool v Wigan Central League Cup final - live updates

Key Events

FT Blackpool (p) 0-0 Wigan
Development squad in Central League Cup final action
Game kicks off at 7pm at Bloomfield Road

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 20:54 BST

FULL TIME

FT: Blackpool 0-0 Wigan

Seasiders had multiple chances to win it in the second-half but they were unable to make the all-important breakthrough.

It means the game ends level and will go straight to penalties.

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 20:58 BST

Wigan to go first

Harry McHugh up first for the Latics - and he sends it over the bar!!

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 20:59 BST

Tayt Trusty for Blackpool

Smashes it home! Blackpool lead 1-0.

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 21:00 BST

Can Wigan hit back?

Chris Sze scores to level it up at 1-1.

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 21:01 BST

Brad Holmes to restore Blackpool’s lead...

SCORES! Blackpool lead 2-1 after two penalties apiece.

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 21:02 BST

Trialist steps up for Wigan

Tucks it away nicely. It’s 2-2.

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 21:02 BST

Sub Taylor Bowen next up for Pool

Sends the keeper the wrong way and slots home! It’s 3-2 Blackpool.

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 21:03 BST

Joe Rodwell-Grant next for Wigan

Scores! It’s level again at 3-3.

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 21:04 BST

Rob Apter to make it 4-3

And he scores!! Wigan must score their next penalty or it’s over.

Tue, 02 May, 2023, 21:05 BST

Scott Smith to keep Wigan in it

BARDSLEY SAVES!!!

Blackpool have won 4-3.

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