Leeds United v Blackpool: Updates from York City's LNER Community Stadium
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The game comes on the back of a comfortable 2-0 win against Southport on Saturday, with goals coming from CJ Hamilton and Beryly Lubala.
Michael Appleton’s men now make a huge step-up in quality as they take on top flight opposition.
Follow our live blog below for build-up, team news, match updates and post-match reaction:
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Key Events
- FT: Leeds United 4-0 Blackpool
- Seasiders take on Premier League side in their second friendly of pre-season
- Game to take place at York City’s LNER Community Stadium (7pm kick-off)
How to watch the game
Tickets are now off sale, but you can still watch the game via the club’s Tangerine TV service.
A two-camera live stream of the fixture is available for supporters to purchase now for £4.99. Leeds United are also offering a stream of the game.
You can also follow all the action here with The Gazette’s live blog, which will include all the build-up, team news, match updates and post-match reaction.
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Team news
James Husband (hamstring), Kevin Stewart and Jake Beesley (both stress fractures of the foot) will all be unavailable.
Jordan Gabriel (hamstring) was due to return to training this week but it’s expected tonight’s game will come too soon for him.
Oliver Casey has now left the club to join Forest Green Rovers on loan.
As for Leeds, Jesse Marsch will be bringing his first-team, but his international players only returned to training on Monday so it’s likely to be a mix of senior and developmental players.
Leeds are also due to fly out for a pre-season tour of Australia on Saturday.
Why is the game being played in York?
Good question.
It’s understood work is currently ongoing on the Elland Road pitch - while the same applies for Bloomfield Road - which is why the game is being played elsewhere.
Playing the game behind closed doors had been mooted, but York - who also host Leeds’ Under-23 games - were contacted to ensure supporters could attend.
After 89 years playing at Bootham Crescent, York left their old ground in 2021 following the completion of a new 8,500-capacity stadium.
As the designated away side, Blackpool have been granted an initial allocation of 800 tickets. Tonight’s game is expected to be a sellout which will be the new record for the stadium.
Good evening
And welcome to tonight’s live blog.
Blackpool take on their second friendly of pre-season with a huge step-up in quality following Saturday’s 2-0 win against National League North side Southport.
Top flight side Leeds United provide the opposition at York City’s LNER Community Stadium. A reminder that tonight’s game kicks-off at the earlier time of 7pm.
Follow our blog for build-up, team news, match updates and post-match reaction.