Michael Appleton provides update on Charlie Patino and Lewis Fiorini after QPR win

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Blackpool head to Loftus Road tonight looking to get back to winning ways after back-to-back defeats in the Championship.

The TV cameras will be watching this evening as the game against QPR has been picked for live coverage on Sky Sports.

If you won’t be watching the game, feel free to follow our blog for build-up, team news, regular live match updates and post-match reaction.

QPR v Blackpool - live updates

Key Events

  • FT: QPR 0-1 Blackpool
  • Seasiders looking to get back to winning ways in front of the TV cameras
  • Gary Madine missing again with a shin injury

Michael Appleton post-match

The Seasiders win at Loftus Road for the first time in FIFTY years thanks to Josh Bowler’s first-half effort.

That’s one gutsy, gutsy effort from Michael Appleton’s men.

90+4 - Final change

Sinclair Armstrong heads over from close range. Phew.

Jordan Thorniley now replaces the tireless Shayne Lavery. What a shift.

Now Theo Corbeanu is denied...

Shayne Lavery fires over!

The Seasiders have FOUR minutes to hold on.

Goalscorer Josh Bowler is replaced by Theo Corbeanu.

Kenny Dougall heads Ilias Chair's free-kick over the bar for a QPR corner.

Jordan Gabriel penalised for a foul on Sinclair Armstrong right outside the box, in a dangerous crossing position for QPR.

Dan Grimshaw beats away Sinclair Armstrong's shot at the near post.

Marvin Ekpiteta clears away from inside the six-yard box.

This is tense.

Blackpool break well from a QPR corner as Jordan Gabriel feeds Sonny Carey, but the midfielder is crowded out.

This could be a long 20 minutes or so.

Marvin Ekpiteta booked for a rash challenge. Free-kick to QPR near the touchline.

Josh Bowler's first-time curling effort is palmed away from goal by Seny Dieng.

Jordan Gabriel replaces Lewis Fiorini who hobbles off holding the back of his leg.

Callum Connolly moves into midfield.

Now Lewis Fiorini is down injured. Last thing Blackpool need.

60 - Game management

Sky Sports doing their bit to help Blackpool wind the clock down - appears the ball has gone down the hole which houses the big cameras behind the goal.

QPR having a spell now. Blackpool have to hold firm.

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