Blackpool’s final away outing of 2025 ended with a 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at the Brick Community Stadium.

Blackpool picked up an early Christmas present at the Brick Community Stadium as they overcame Wigan Athletic with a 2-0 win.

Following a drab opening 59 minutes in Greater Manchester, the introduction of Dale Taylor saw some life breathed into the game.

The Seasiders summer signing from Nottingham Forest was on hand to assist Ashley Fletcher for the opener, before his teammate returned the favour to gift him his first league goal in Tangerine.

Just eight minutes into the contest, Blackpool were forced into an early change, with Hayden Coulson making way for Zac Ashworth after going down off the ball.

The first shot on target of the afternoon came through Josh Bowler - who called Sam Tickle into action with an effort from the edge of the box.

Down the other end, former Seasiders defender Will Aimson had a golden opportunity to open the scoring, but headed over the crossbar from close-range.

From there, the first half produced very little else in terms of clear chances, with both sides just attempting speculative efforts from distance.

With it proving to be more of the same after the restart, Evatt turned to his substitutes ahead of the hour mark.

There was an almost instant impact from Taylor, with the former Wigan loanee breaking down the right side, before putting the ball on a plate for Fletcher to finish from close-range.

Aimson wasn’t far off immediately pulling the home side back level, but Bailey Peacock-Farrell was on hand with an important reaction save.

Blackpool made the most of this let off, and quickly made it 2-0 in the 63rd minute.

The duo involved in the opener linked up once again, with Fletcher flicking a ball from the right into Taylor’s pass, leaving the Northern Ireland forward with a simple finish.

George Honeyman thought he had done enough to add a third to the Seasiders total, but saw a headed attempt in the box blocked.

As for Latics, they were unable to produce much to get themselves back into the contest, as their lack of composure in front of goal continued.

Blackpool FC: Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Olly Casey (82’), Fraser Horsfall, James Husband, Danny Imray, Jordan Brown, George Honeyman, Josh Bowler (56’), Hayden Coulson (8’), Ashley Fletcher, Tom Bloxham (56’).

Substitutes: Andy Lyons (82’), Lee Evans, Albie Morgan (56’), Dale Taylor (56’), CJ Hamilton, Scott Banks, Zac Ashworth (8’).

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