How you can watch Blackpool’s Carabao Cup first round tie against Stoke City

Blackpool supporters will be able to watch this weekend’s Carabao Cup first round tie against Stoke City via an internet stream.
Blackpool head to the bet365 Stadium on SaturdayBlackpool head to the bet365 Stadium on Saturday
Blackpool head to the bet365 Stadium on Saturday
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The Seasiders head to the bet365 Stadium on Saturday for their first competitive action of the 2020/21 campaign.

The match has been brought forward from its original date of Saturday, September 5 due to a clash with the international break.

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With the game being held behind closed doors, fans won’t be allowed to attend the fixture.

However, Stoke are offering a streaming service to fans in the UK through their website with match day passes priced at £10.

The Championship side say their coverage will be different from their final nine games of the season, with only one camera in operation.

You can get more information here.You can also follow the game as it happens via The Gazette’s live blog.

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Meanwhile, the EFL has confirmed all clubs have the option to stream matches while fixtures remain restricted to fans.

The temporary measure will remain in place until the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

All games that are not screened live on Sky Sports will be available to stream for a match pass price of £10.

Season ticket holders will, under the newly agreed framework, be provided access to all home games subject to the agreement of the club.

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EFL chief executive David Baldwin said: “There is no argument that attending live matches is what the League, its clubs and fans want to see and, clearly, the overriding objective is to get supporters back into stadiums as soon as it is safe to do so.

"In the meantime, this framework allows our clubs, if they so wish, to reward their most loyal supporters by providing what we hope is only short-term access to watch their matches.

“It’s important that whilst the doors remain fully, or part shut, we ensure there is the ability for fans of all EFL clubs to be able to gain access and watch their team and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sky Sports for their support in this matter.

"Collectively, it’s not our preferred situation but given the circumstances Covid has presented us it gives us a temporary option whilst we finalise our plans for fans returning.”