Blackpool player ratings gallery: Three 8/10s as Mick McCarthy's side push Southampton all the way in the FA Cup

Blackpool pushed Premier League Southampton all the way in their FA Cup fourth round tie before just falling short with a 2-1 defeat.

By Matt Scrafton

Published 29th Jan 2023, 07:00 BST

Here’s how Pool’s players rated:

Ian Poveda missed a golden chance when Blackpool were only 1-0 down

1. Regret

Ian Poveda missed a golden chance when Blackpool were only 1-0 down Photo: CameraSport - David Horton

Unsighted for the free-kick and let down by his wall, but will still be disappointed with the manner of the first goal.

2. Chris Maxwell - 6/10

Unsighted for the free-kick and let down by his wall, but will still be disappointed with the manner of the first goal. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Impressed again. Wing-back suits his game down to a tee as it allows him the freedom to get up and down the wing.

3. Andy Lyons - 8/10

Impressed again. Wing-back suits his game down to a tee as it allows him the freedom to get up and down the wing. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns

Didn’t look out of place on the right-hand side of a back three at all. Posed a threat when he went forward for free-kicks.

4. Callum Connolly - 7/10

Didn’t look out of place on the right-hand side of a back three at all. Posed a threat when he went forward for free-kicks. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton

A very encouraging debut. No nonsense defending, as advertised, and even threw himself up front in the final stages.

5. MAN OF THE MATCH: Charlie Goode - 8/10

A very encouraging debut. No nonsense defending, as advertised, and even threw himself up front in the final stages. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton

Played in a back three plenty of times before in tangerine, so it was nothing new. But his afternoon ended early with a knock.

6. James Husband - 6/10

Played in a back three plenty of times before in tangerine, so it was nothing new. But his afternoon ended early with a knock. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns

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