The fixture at Bloomfield Road was swiftly overshadowed by the appointment of Steve Bruce as the Seasiders’ new head coach shortly after the full time whistle.
CJ Hamilton scored a brace in Richard Keogh’s last game as interim boss, while Jordan Rhodes and Sonny Carey also claimed their first goals of the season.
Here’s some of the best fan photos from the game against Crewe:
1. Blackpool fans
Bloomfield Road welcomed 1,474 fans on Tuesday night for the EFL Trophy game against Crewe Alexandra. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
2. Blackpool fans
Bloomfield Road welcomed 1,474 fans on Tuesday night for the EFL Trophy game against Crewe Alexandra. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
3. Blackpool fans
Bloomfield Road welcomed 1,474 fans on Tuesday night for the EFL Trophy game against Crewe Alexandra. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
4. Blackpool fans
Bloomfield Road welcomed 1,474 fans on Tuesday night for the EFL Trophy game against Crewe Alexandra. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
5. Blackpool fans
Bloomfield Road welcomed 1,474 fans on Tuesday night for the EFL Trophy game against Crewe Alexandra. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
6. Blackpool fans
Bloomfield Road welcomed 1,474 fans on Tuesday night for the EFL Trophy game against Crewe Alexandra. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker