Blackpool v Preston North End RECAP: Updates from the derby at Bloomfield Road
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Key Events
- FT: Blackpool 2-0 PNE
- Seasiders and Lilywhites renew acquaintance after eight long years
- Pool looking for first home win in the derby in 24 years
9 - Collects
Daniel Johnson looks to slip in Scott Sinclair, but the pass is overhit and Dan Grimshaw collects.
Away side having a good little spell here, though.
7 - Pressure
PNE enjoying their first spell of pressure here, as they pass the ball around patiently before looking to pick out Scott Sinclair, but the winger is offside.
5 - Denied
Ben Whiteman lets fly from range for PNE, but his effort is saved by Dan Grimshaw at the second attempt after palming the initial shot.
3 - Blocked
Ryan Wintle’s corner is partially cleared to the edge of the box, where James Husband’s first-time strike is blocked.
All Blackpool so far.
2 - Early corner
Blackpool win an early corner as Ryan Wintle's effort from the edge of the box deflects over.
The teams are in the tunnel
It’s nearly time.
The roar that greets the two sides will be something else. This place is rocking.