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

Almost some early embarrassment for Huddersfield keeper Michael Acquah, who allows a bouncing ball to skip past him. He recovers to claim before the ball rolls into the empty net though.

Pool right-back Jack Moore makes a mazy run forward rom deep but is thwarted by a Huddersfield challenge. Good, positive attitude to get forward.

Both sides play to the conditions in the opening 60 seconds and take no chances, getting the ball away from their box as quickly as possible.

It’s the visitors Huddersfield that get tonight’s cup tie underway.

Come on you Pool!

The referee and his officials lead out the two sets of players to applause from the Pool fans, who are housed in the West Stand.

There’s a healthy number of Pool fans that have braved the wind and rain to come and watch tonight’s encounter. Let’s hope they’re rewarded with an entertaining clash and, more importantly, a Blackpool win.

Admission is free for all supporters, who will be housed in the West Stand at Bloomfield Road.

Entry for tonight’s game is via turnstiles 7-10 in the West Stand.

On the prospect of the Under-19s playing in front of a crowd, Ciaran Donnelly said: “It would be massive.

“We realise it’s cold and windy but there will be some good football on show. You’ll see a real hunger and desire from the players to try to impress.

“We try to play in a similar style to the first team. There are players who can excite people and we would love support because it means the world to the players.

“Of course they have their parents and family there, but it would be nice to have some of the genuine Blackpool supporters there to help them get over the line in a tough fixture against another Championship club.”