Blackpool v Huddersfield Town: Live match updates from FA Youth Cup third round tie

Attention turns to Blackpool's academy tonight as their Under-19s side take on Huddersfield Town in the third round of the FA Youth Cup.
John Murphy's side take on Huddersfield at Bloomfield Road tonightJohn Murphy's side take on Huddersfield at Bloomfield Road tonight
John Murphy's side take on Huddersfield at Bloomfield Road tonight

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Blackpool v Huddersfield Town FA Youth Cup - live updates

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Dannen Francis ignores Jake Daniels to his right to unleash a shot at his goal, but it takes a deflection which sees it sail straight through to Michael Acquah.

Goalscorer Johnny Johnston is replaced by Arnold Matshazi. Bit of a surprise as Johnston has been a big threat all evening.

Tayt Trust curls just wide from the edge of the box. Pool are desperate for that second.

A great chance for Johnny Johnston to make it two as he gets in behind once again, but he’s thwarted by a fine save from Michael Aquah with his feet.

Pool skipper Michael Fitzgerald gets back to make an important clearance from Cian Philpott’s cross.

That’s a big chance to make it 2-0 to Blackpool.

Dannen Francis’ right-wing cross lofts over the head of a Huddersfield defender straight to Johnny Johnston, whose headed effort hits the back of a defender.

A rare sight of goal for Huddersfield ends with Alex McLachlan comfortably claiming Evander Grubb’s piledriver.

Jake Daniels heads towards goal from a left-wing cross, but it’s straight at Michael Acquah.

Pool still well on top here though.

Tayt Trusty’s goalbound effort is charged down after Michael Acquah could only punch away Blackpool’s corner.

Jake Daniels’ snapshot takes a deflection and flies wide. Blackpool corner.