Preston North End 3-1 Blackpool: Derby day at Deepdale as it happened

By Matt Scrafton

Published 1st Apr 2023, 09:00 BST

Updated 1st Apr 2023, 15:41 BST

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Welcome to today’s derby day live blog.

It’s the big one as fierce rivals Preston North End and Blackpool get set to do battle in front of the TV cameras at Deepdale.

Our reporter Nathan Salmon will keep you up-to-date with all the build-up, team news, live match updates and post-match reaction.

PNE v Blackpool derby day - live updates

Key Events

FT: PNE 0-0 Blackpool
Derby day at Deepdale
Game televised live on Sky Sports and kicks off at earlier time of 12.30pm

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023, 14:19 BST

Blackpool get one back!

89’ Jerry Yates scores a late consolation goal for the Seasiders. Josh Bowler’s low cross finds the striker for his 13th goal of the season, in all competitions.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023, 14:21 BST

Curtis Nelson booked in added time

90’ Curtis Nelson is booked as four minutes are added,

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023, 14:23 BST

FULL TIME: PNE 3-1 Blackpool

North End secure the three points in the Lancashire derby. Brad Potts, Ben Whiteman and Tom Cannon the goalscorers, with Jerry Yates’ goal for the Seasiders a consolation in the end.

Blackpool Preston North End Deepdale TV cameras