The Seasiders had fallen behind through goals from Eno Nto and Warren Burrell, before a Jordan Rhodes header and a Ryan Finnigan wonder strike pulled the visitors level in the latter stages of the second half.
With things finishing level after 90 minutes, the game went to penalties to decide who got a bonus point. with a 5-4 victory on spot kicks putting Steve Bruce’s side through top of Group E, ahead of Crewe Alexandra in second.
At one stage, it looked like it was going to be another night of woe for Blackpool, but they were able to turn it around, especially with the help of four substitutes on the hour mark:
Here’s how the Seasiders performed:
7. Elliot Embleton- 6
Elliot Embleton did have a couple of bright moments, and delivered a couple of good balls into the box for his teammates. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
8. Ryan Finnigan- 7
Ryan Finnigan hit a superb dipping volley to pull the Seasiders level in the latter stages of the second half. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob
9. Josh Onomah- 5
Apart from a couple of nice touches, Josh Onomah didn't have enough of an influence on proceedings in the centre of the park, before being subbed off on the hour mark. Photo: CameraSport - Shaun Brooks
10. Hayden Coulson- 5
Hayden Coulson was played further forward than usual, but it didn't prove any more beneficial for him. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
11. Jordan Rhodes- 7
Jordan Rhodes pulled the first goal back for the Seasiders, and had a couple of chances earlier in the game to score. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
12. Ashley Fletcher- 5
Ashley Fletcher wasn't involved too much at the top end of the field, but an early flick did create a first half chance for Rhodes. The 29-year-old simply isn't making the most of his chances in the team at the moment. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd