Swansea City v Blackpool: Build-up, team news and live updates

Joel Piroe gets in behind Marvin Ekpiteta but Dan Grimshaw is out of his goal well to thwart. Bit of danger there.

Most of the football is being played in Swansea's half so far, which is a good sign. Pool closing down aggressively from the front.

A wasted opportunity for Blackpool there, as a short corner from Reece James to Dujon Sterling catches out the home side.

Sterling has acres of space but he overhits his cross and it’s out for a Swansea throw.

Demetri Mitchell wins Blackpool the game’s first corner after the visitors had worked the ball well from back to front.

Reece James will take.

The first shot of the afternoon comes from Swansea’s Olivier Ntcham, who brings an easy enough save out of Dan Grimshaw from 20 yards or so. Fairly routine for the Pool keeper.

A bright start from the Seasiders, as Ryan Wintle feeds Keshi Anderson down the left. He takes a touch before attempting to slip in Jerry Yates, but his pass is just a little overhit.

Swansea get the game underway.

Come on you Pool!!

And the Blackpool fans housed behind one of the goals are already in fine voice. Looks like around 500 odd have made the long trip from Lancashire.

The players are back in the changing room and kick-off is almost among us.