Southport v Blackpool RECAP: Updates from the Seasiders' first pre-season friendly
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Key Events
- FT: Southport 0-2 Blackpool
- Seasiders head to Haig Avenue for first pre-season friendly of the summer - 41 days on from Wembley triumph
- Neil Critchley’s men gearing up for club’s Championship return
- Fans to get a first glimpse of seven summer signings
80 - Save
Daniel Grimshaw saves superbly with his feet to deny a goal back for Southport. Charlie Oliver was the man with the chance.
Bit of a let-off.
78 - Over!
The ball rolls nicely for Josh Bowler at the far post and the winger is in some space, but he can’t control his effort and it rises well over. Should be 3-0.
76 - GOAL BLACKPOOL! (0-2)
It’s a debut goal for Shayne Lavery, as the striker heads home smartly from Josh Bowler’s right-wing cross. The two summer signings combined well there.
71 - On top
Despite being a man down, it’s Pool that are still dictating play. They’re not offering as much of an attacking threat as before though, with Shayne Lavery now having to lead the line on his own.
Sonny Carey, signed from Kings Lynn Town, has just stung the gloves of Mason with a rasping long-range strike.
65 - A man down
Pool are currently playing with a man less. Kevin Stewart has taken his seat in the dugout and appears unable to continue.
The Seasiders have already made 11 changes and it seems they’re not being permitted to bring a player on who featured in the first-half.
63 - Injury blow
Kevin Stewart is forced off with a knock and can’t continue. Pool have already made all 11 changes, so they’re left with a headache...
61 - Great save!
It’s almost a debut goal for Shayne Lavery, but his clever flick is superbly saved by keeper Cameron Mason. The ball nearly rolls into the bottom corner, but it bobbles the wrong side of the post instead.
The chance followed some sterling play from Keshi Anderson over on the left flank. The midfielder has been a real threat since coming on.
59 - Close!
A Blackpool corner falls kindly for James Husband a few yards from goal, but he can’t quite scramble the ball over the line. Instead it’s cleared behind for a second straight corner.