Blackpool claimed a 1-0 Boxing Day win over Doncaster Rovers - but suffered an injury blow to Dale Taylor.

Dale Taylor was forced off in the opening exchanges of Blackpool’s 1-0 victory Doncaster Rovers in a new injury blow for the forward.

The 22-year-old’s early exit came after just six minutes on what was his first start since October.

His replacement Tom Bloxham was on hand with the Seasiders’ only goal of the contest as they secured their first Christmas win since 2016.

Following a tricky start to life on the Fylde Coast since his summer move from Nottingham Forest, Taylor was looking to use the festive period to kick on.

After making his return to action from a hamstring problem as a substitute against Lincoln City earlier this month, the striker was able to make a big impact off the bench in the 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic last weekend.

With a goal and an assist under his belt on his return to the Brick Community Stadium, it looked as if he had something to build on before his latest setback.

Discussing the issue that forced Taylor off against Doncaster, head coach Ian Evatt said: “He pushed off and felt a crack in his foot. It doesn’t look good, he’s away for a scan. It looks like a metatarsal.

“If it’s just a fracture, then without surgery then it’s six to eight weeks, but with surgery it’s months. We’re not getting much luck on that front.

“These things are unavoidable sometimes, and it seems like that today. All we can do is support him, and keep him positive.”

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