West Brom 1-0 Blackpool as it happened: Seasiders slump to disappointing defeat

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Blackpool return to the Midlands tonight as they take on surprise strugglers West Brom at the Hawthorns.

The buoyant Seasiders will be hunting a third win on the spin against the side that sit bottom of the Championship.

To find out if they can manage it, follow our blog for build-up, team news, live match updates and post-match reaction.

West Brom v Blackpool - live updates

Key Events

  • LIVE: West Brom 1-0 Blackpool
  • Seasiders hunting for a third win on the bounce
  • Shayne Lavery returns from suspension, Liam Bridcutt and Keshi Anderson still out

Sonny Carey gets the game started.

Up the mighty Pool!!

Marvin Ekpiteta is forced to concede a corner inside the opening 60 seconds.

Dara O’Shea wins his header but it balloons well over the Blackpool crossbar.

West Brom putting Blackpool under some pressure during the opening exchanges.

A first sight of goal for Blackpool as Jerry Yates cuts in from the right before firing well over from range.

Gary Madine heads just wide at the back post but the referee had already blown for a free-kick for a shove on the defender.

WBA looking particularly dangerous down their left flank. Jerry Yates having to do plenty of tracking back as he concedes a corner.

If Blackpool can get themselves ahead this could turn nasty. Home fans turning on their owners.

Home side picking up too many pockets of space for my liking.

Blackpool holding firm defensively so far though.