Blackpool player ratings V AFC Wimbledon: Threes and fours in spineless Bloomfield Road display

Blackpool were defeated 2-0 by AFC Wimbledon at Bloomfield Road as pressure increases on Steve Bruce.

A glaring error from the officials helped the visitors to the opening goal of the contest, with a penalty given in the 38th minute.

A Jordan Brown sliding challenge was adjudged to be a foul in the box, but it was clear the incident was outside of the area, while it could also be argued the ball was won by the Blackpool midfielder.

Danilo Orsi stepped up to take, and left Bailey Peacock-Farrell motionless to open the scoring.

Following the hour mark, the Dons striker added his second of the afternoon, as he finished on the rebound from close-range after seeing an initial effort from Ryan Johnson saved.

Despite the problematic nature of the penalty decision for the opener, it acted as little mitigation for another tragic display from the Seasiders - who have now lost seven of their opening 11 in League One this season.

Pressure continues to mount on head coach Steve Bruce, with results not going his way despite being heavily backed in the summer.

Here’s how the Seasiders’ performed:

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