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

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Blackpool’s development squad kick-off their season today against Bolton Wanderers.

Stephen Dobbie takes charge of his first game and names a strong side for this afternoon’s clash at Bamber Bridge, which kicks off at 2pm.

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Blackpool v Bolton: Live updates from Central League clash

Key Events

  • FT: Blackpool 2-1 Bolton
  • Stephen Dobbie’s newly-formed development side kick off their campaign
  • ‘Home’ game taking place at Bamber Bridge’s ground
  • First-teamers could be in action

James Husband is teed up down the left by Beryly Lubala, allowing the left-back to reach the byline. But his eventual ball into the box takes a nick off a Bolton defender straight into the grateful arms of the goalkeeper.

Another chance goes begging for Blackpool as Beryly Lubala turns on the edge of the box before curling over.

Ewan Bange tries his luck with an acrobatic overhead kick which the keeper does superbly to tip over.

The Seasiders go close from the following corner as Rob Apter’s short delivery to James Husband is cleared from safety.

Ewan Bange denied by the keeper again, this time clawing his close-range header away from goal.

Lloyd Isgrove rattles the Blackpool bar with a first-time volleyed cross that took Stuart Moore by surprise.

Rob Apter's pullback reaches CJ Hamitlon, whose low effort hits the foot of the post.

24 - Appleton arrives

Michael Appleton has arrived after finishing his training with the first-team.

David Kerslake and Richard O’Donnell are also with him.

Ewan Bange rushes the goalkeeper into a hurried clearance, which lands straight to the feet of Matty Virtue.

The midfielder tries to lob the back-pedalling keeper but it’s straight at him.

Blackpool are caught out by simple ball over the top, but thankfully Jordan Thorniley recovers to stop Gez Sithole just as he’s about to pull the trigger.

38 - Penalty Blackpool!

Beryly Lubala is brought down in the box after CJ Hamilton had rattled the post for a second time.