Blackpool v Blackburn Rovers RECAP: Updates from Bloomfield Road

The Seasiders return to action in a Lancashire derby at Bloomfield Road this weekend looking to put Tuesday night’s disappointment behind them.
Neil Critchley's men have won two of their last three games at Bloomfield RoadNeil Critchley's men have won two of their last three games at Bloomfield Road
Neil Critchley's men have won two of their last three games at Bloomfield Road

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Blackpool v Blackburn Rovers - live updates

Key Events

  • FT: Blackpool 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
  • Seasiders looking to get back to winning ways after midweek disappointment at Hull
  • Rovers flying high in 6th place after first 10 games
  • Bumper crowd expected for final game before the international break

James Husband completely misses Reda Khadra’s right-wing cross, but thankfully Marvin Ekpiteta is there to clear.

Seven minutes to go, plus stoppage time - which will be sizeable.

Keshi Anderson picks out the unmarked Josh Bowler in the box, who swivels and turns before firing wide of the far post. Chance.

Dujon Sterling makes a heroic last-ditch block to deny Tyrhys Dolan, who would have otherwise been through on goal.

It might have come at a cost though, with Sterling now down on the ground. This is getting ridiculous.

Blackburn win a corner after breaking on Blackpool with speed. Ben Brereton-Diaz almost got in, but the Seasiders were able to scramble behind.

Daniel Ayala heads wide from the resulting delivery.

61 - Change confirmed

Chris Maxwell can’t continue and Stuart Moore comes on in his place.

What bad luck for the Seasiders.

Maxwell is down again, Looks like there is genuine concern. Not what Pool need when Lavery and Keogh have already gone off through injury

55 - Another stoppage

Chris Maxwell throws the ball out of play complaining of an injury, just as Blackburn were building up some momentum.

Smart.

Chris Maxwell scrambles to claim Brereton-Diaz's shot at the second attempt. Pool's backline looking shaky in Keogh's absence.

50 - GOAL BLACKBURN (2-1)

Blackburn talisman Ben Brereton-Diaz pulls one back for the away side, slotting home at the back post from Will Buckley’s right-wing cross.

Play is then temporarily stopped as a pyrotechnic is thrown onto the pitch from the away end.

We’re back underway

Blackburn get the second-half underway.

Pool have made another change, with James Husband replacing Richard Keogh. That’s presumably another injury.