'Ineffective' to 'instant impact:' Blackpool player ratings V Birmingham City in FA Cup exit

Blackpool were eliminated from the FA Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Birmingham City at Bloomfield Road.

The Seasiders were two goals down at half time, following an early goal from Lyndon Dykes in the sixth minute and Lukas Jutkiewicz finish on the rebound shortly after.

Steve Bruce made four substitutes at the break, which had an impact in the early stages after the restart, with Jordan Rhodes pulling one back for those in Tangerine.

Unfortunately for Blackpool, the momentum didn’t last long enough for them to find a way back into the match.

Here’s how the Seasiders performed:

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