Details confirmed for Blackpool's three EFL Trophy group stage games against Barrow, Accrington and Leeds United U21s

Confirmed dates have now been finalised for Blackpool’s three EFL Trophy group games.
By Matt Scrafton
Published 25th Aug 2020, 10:46 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2020, 11:09 BST
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The Seasiders start their campaign on Tuesday, September 8 when they host David Dunn’s Barrow at Bloomfield Road.

Pool have already taken on the League Two newcomers this summer, beating them 2-1 in a pre-season friendly thanks to goals from Jordan Thorniley and Matty Virtue.

Neil Critchley's men begin their EFL Trophy campaign next monthNeil Critchley's men begin their EFL Trophy campaign next month
Neil Critchley's men begin their EFL Trophy campaign next month
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The game will come four days before Blackpool’s league opener at Plymouth Argyle on September 12.

Neil Critchley’s men will then make the short trip to Accrington Stanley on Tuesday, October 6, before welcoming Leeds United’s Under-21 side to the Fylde coast for their final group game on Tuesday, November 10.

“Kick off times and details on how you can watch the matches will be confirmed as soon as possible,” the club said.

Blackpool begin this season’s competitive action away at Stoke City on Saturday in their Carabao Cup first round tie.

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