Blackpool v Luton Town: Build-up, team news and match updates from Bloomfield Road

Luton apply some pressure with a couple of openings in quick succession. James Husband deals with Jordan Clark on the first occasion, before a Luton man fires over from the edge of the box on the follow up.

All four sides of the ground break out in applause for Arthur Labinjo-Hughes following the six-year-old’s tragic death. The supporters then spontaneously get to their feet.

Very touching.

The ball breaks for Owen Dale in the Luton box and the winger sends a low, drilled effort towards goal which James Shea saves well.

The conditions are already playing their part. A goal kick from Luton keeper James Shea gets caught up in the wind and barely reaches the halfway line.

If ever there’s a day to keep the ball on the grass, it’s today.

Luton work the ball into the final third, but their eventual delivery into the box is too heavy and it flies behind for a goal kick.

Chris Maxwell, meanwhile, is serenaded by the North Stand on his return to the starting line-up.

The visitors get this afternoon’s action underway.

Up the mighty Pool!!

Both sides have made their way back to the changing rooms to make their final preparations and kick-off is fast approaching.

What are we expecting today then? The wind and rain has calmed down a little, so fingers crossed it’ll be a good spectacle.

It’s that cold Neil Critchley is currently doing a warm-up of his own while watching Blackpool’s pre-match preparations.

Thought he lacked a bit of intensity, if I’ve being brutally honest...