Seasiders to face Blackpool-born ex-England youth international in FA Cup tie away to Bromley

Blackpool take on Bromley in the first round of the FA Cup this weekend.
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The two teams go head-to-head at Hayes Lane on Saturday evening (K.O. 5.45pm).

Andy Woodman’s side currently sit third in the National League table, while the Seasiders are eighth in League One.

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Blackpool-born Cole Kpekawa is among those in the Bromley squad, following his summer move.

Cole Kpekawa was born in Blackpool (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)Cole Kpekawa was born in Blackpool (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
Cole Kpekawa was born in Blackpool (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Despite starting life in Lancashire, the 27-year-old came through the academy at Queens Park Rangers.

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During his time at Loftus Road, he was sent out on loan to Colchester United, Portsmouth and Leyton Orient- as well as being handed his senior debut for the Hoops in a Premier League fixture against Leicester.

It was also during this time he was selected for England U20s.

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Upon leaving QPR, he initially made the move to Barnsley, before later joining St Mirren in Scotland.

Throughout the last few years, Kpekawa has played for a number of non-league teams, including Chelmsford City, Hemel Hempstead Town and Maidenhead United.