Live updates from Blackpool's Central League clash against Bolton Wanderers as Grant Ward features

And welcome to today’s live blog.

I’ve made the trip to Bamber Bridge this afternoon to cover Blackpool’s Central League clash against Bolton Wanderers.

The game is Stephen Dobbie’s first since returning to Bloomfield Road to take charge of the club’s newly-formed development side.

A handful of first-team players are expected to feature, including Stuart Moore, Jordan Thorniley and Beryly Lubala.

Follow our blog for live updates. Kick-off is at 2pm.

Blackpool have named a far stronger side than many were anticipating.

Stuart Moore, Jordan Thorniley, James Husband, Matty Virtue, Beryly Lubala and CJ Hamilton all feature from the first-team.

There’s also a spot in the starting line-up for Grant Ward, who had previously featured for the club as a trialist during pre-season.

Stephen Dobbie, now in charge of Blackpool’s development squad, has just embraced Matt Gilks, who is on Bolton’s coaching staff.

Ian Evatt is also likely to be in attendace.

Former England defender Joleon Lescott has just arrived to watch his son Donovan, who starts on the bench for the Seasiders.

He’s a recent recruit for Blackpool’s development side.

Matty Virtue gets today’s game underway.

Jordan Thorniley clips a nice ball over to Beryly Lubala on the left wing. The winger takes the ball past his man but the defender recovers and makes a tackle, with the ball ricocheting off Lubala for a goal kick rather than a corner.

Conor Carty gets the wrong side of Tayt Trusty before picking out the bottom corner.

Almost an instant equaliser for Blackpool as Rob Apter is denied by the legs of the keeper after being set up by CJ Hamilton.

Gez Sithole gets in behind Blackpool’s backline again but James Husband recovers well to make the block.

Corner to Bolton.