Blackpool overcame Rotherham United with a 3-0 victory at the New York Stadium.

Blackpool returned to winning ways in League One as they claimed a 3-0 victory over Rotherham United.

Following positive results on Tuesday night for some of the teams around them at the bottom end of the table in the third tier, the Seasiders provided a strong reaction at the New York Stadium.

On his first start since the end of September, Crystal Palace loanee Danny Imray broke the deadlock for Ian Evatt’s side, before a second quickly followed through Tom Bloxham.

Ashley Fletcher added his name to the scoresheet in the closing stages of the contest, as the Fylde Coast started a busy month of league fixtures with three points.

Blackpool’s opener in South Yorkshire came after just two minutes, with the help of a bit of luck and some quality from Imray.

A ball through from Josh Bowler just about found its way through to the Crystal Palace loanee on the right side, leaving the wing-back free to make the most of some space in the box and fire across the face of goal into the bottom corner.

Rotherham had a bit of fortune of their own as they searched for an immediate equaliser, but couldn’t make the most of a golden opportunity.

A ball into the box was completely missed by James Husband - who would’ve been relieved to see Jordan Hugill snatch at the chance to leave Bailey Peacock-Farrell with a simple save.

After assisting one, Bowler almost had a goal of his own inside the opening exchanges. Some quick feet from the attacking midfielder worked him into a shooting position on the edge of the box, but Cameron Dawson was equal to his effort.

It wasn’t long after that the Seasiders did have their second of the evening.

A pass from Fletcher to Bloxham was just behind the striker, but this ultimately worked in his favour, with his slight touch towards goals from close-range catching everyone off guard.

A number of half chances fell the Millers’ way in the first half, but they couldn’t quite make the most of them. A scuffed Kian Spence half volley was evident of that, as Peacock-Farrell collected the effort with ease.

Hamish Douglas had the home side’s best chance just before the break, with the defender striking the post.

Following the restart, substitute Marvin Kaleta also hit the woodwork, but his effort was helped off target by the Blackpool keeper’s fingertips.

After a period of soaking up from pressure, the visitors almost hit Rotherham on the break again, with Dawson denying Bowler for a second time.

Peacock-Farrell continued to be tested, but the Birmingham City figure remained firm, and made another impressive stop to push away an attempt from distance from Spence.

As the game entered its closing stages, Fletcher added the Seasiders’ third. Some great work from substitute to win the ball back and slide the ball to his teammate, saw the club’s top scorer this term handed an easy finish for his 11th goal of the season.

Blackpool FC: Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Michael Ihiekwe, Fraser Horsfall, James Husband (80’), Danny Imray (61’), George Honeyman, Jordan Brown, Josh Bowler (61’), Hayden Coulson, Ashley Fletcher, Tom Bloxham (80’).

Substitutes: Andy Lyons (61’), Lee Evans, Albie Morgan (61’), CJ Hamilton (80’), Scott Banks, Zac Ashworth (80’), Emil Hansson.

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