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Blackpool defender Dan Ballard doubtful before play-off final against Lincoln

Posted Saturday, May 29, 2021 by PA223 hits

Blackpool will check on the fitness of defender Dan Ballard ahead of Sunday’s Sky Bet League One play-off final against Lincoln at Wembley.Ballard, on loan from Arsenal, was taken off at half-time during the semi-final second leg against Oxford because of a groin problem and continues to be assessed.Should Northern Ireland international Ballard, who sat out training earlier in the week, no...Full Story »

Neil Critchley: Wembley finale is deserved by Blackpool players

Posted Saturday, May 22, 2021 by PA83 hits

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley believes a season finale at Wembley is no more than his players deserve following a relentless campaign.The Tangerines booked their place in the League One play-off final with an enthralling 3-3 draw against Oxford at Bloomfield Road, as a 6-3 aggregate victory was secured.Having lost the home leg 3-0, Matty Taylor’s seventh-minute finish gave the U’s...Full Story »

Blackpool come through six-goal thriller against Oxford to reach Wembley

Posted Saturday, May 22, 2021 by PA61 hits

Blackpool completed a 6-3 aggregate victory over Oxford in their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final following a thrilling 3-3 draw in the second leg.Cushioned by a 3-0 lead from the first leg, Blackpool booked a return to Wembley for the first time since their 2017 League Two play-off win over Exeter.Goals from Elliot Embleton, Kenny Dougall and top scorer Jerry Yates secured a May 30 date a...Full Story »

Neil Critchley wary of Oxford comeback after Blackpool take control of tie

Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2021 by PA54 hits

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley admitted the 3-0 play-off semi-final first leg win at Oxford was more than he could have hoped for – but he is adamant the contest is not over.Ellis Simms struck twice after Ollie Turton’s opener in an emphatic victory that puts the Seasiders in a fantastic position to reach the League One final at Wembley.Critchley said: “If you’d have said ...Full Story »

Blackpool take big step towards play-off final with win at Oxford

Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2021 by PA47 hits

Blackpool have one foot in the Sky Bet League One play-off final after Ellis Simms struck twice in a stunning 3-0 win at Oxford.The Seasiders scored twice in three minutes midway through the first half of the semi-final first leg.And with Simms adding his second on the break late on, they are now in a seemingly unassailable position with the second leg to come at Bloomfield Road on Friday.The ea...Full Story »

Neil Critchley hails Blackpool players for maintaining momentum into play-offs

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA38 hits

Neil Critchley was delighted that Blackpool maintained their play-off momentum with a 1-0 win over Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers.Substitute Ellis Simms struck 10 minutes from time to make it four successive victories, the best form of any side still shooting for promotion to the Championship.Oxford now await in the play-offs and Critchley felt the narrow win over already-relegated Rovers wa...Full Story »

Ellis Simms strikes to send Blackpool into the play-offs in good heart

Posted Sunday, May 09, 2021 by PA39 hits

Substitute Ellis Simms struck late on to hand Blackpool a 1-0 victory over already-relegated Bristol Rovers.Everton loanee Simms had only been on the pitch for four minutes when he volleyed home Demetri Mitchell’s cross on 75 minutes.Play-off bound Blackpool finished the regular season in third place, while Rovers finished bottom.Rovers threatened first at Bloomfield Road, with Alex Rodman...Full Story »

Blackpool waiting on Sullay Kaikai and Ethan Robson ahead of Bristol Rovers game

Posted Friday, May 07, 2021 by PA64 hits

Blackpool will check on Sullay Kaikai and Ethan Robson ahead of their home game against Bristol Rovers.Kaikai has missed the last two matches with a hamstring problem, while fellow midfielder Robson (groin) was absent for the midweek win against Doncaster after limping off at Northampton.Grant Ward (calf), Daniel Gretarsson, Matty Virtue, CJ Hamilton and Gary Madine all remain on the sidelines.T...Full Story »

Neil Critchley hails ‘outstanding’ Blackpool players as they claim play-off spot

Posted Wednesday, May 05, 2021 by PA52 hits

Boss Neil Critchley paid tribute to his “outstanding” Blackpool players after a 2-0 win over Doncaster secured their place in the League One play-offs.Everton loanee Ellis Simms bagged a goal in each half as the Tangerines made it three wins from three to move to third, with a home semi-final second leg in their sights.But just extending their season by at least two more games is an ...Full Story »

Ellis Simms bags brace as Blackpool secure play-off spot with win over Doncaster

Posted Wednesday, May 05, 2021 by PA51 hits

Blackpool booked their League One play-off place with a game to spare thanks to a routine 2-0 victory against mid-table Doncaster.Everton loanee Ellis Simms notched a goal in each half to seal the Seasiders’ third straight win.Rovers goalkeeper Louis Jones dived full length to keep out Luke Garbutt’s curling 25-yard free-kick early on.Blackpool broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute w...Full Story »

Blackpool to assess trio’s fitness ahead of Doncaster clash

Posted Monday, May 03, 2021 by PA83 hits

Blackpool will check on Sullay Kaikai, Kevin Stewart and Ethan Robson ahead of the visit of Doncaster.Kaikai was named in the team for Saturday’s trip to Northampton following a hamstring problem but felt it during the warm-up and was withdrawn.Stewart missed the 3-0 win with an ankle knock and Robson limped off in the first half with a groin injury.Grant Ward has a calf problem and joins ...Full Story »

Jon Brady ‘deeply hurt’ as Northampton relegated after Blackpool loss

Posted Sunday, May 02, 2021 by PA54 hits

Jon Brady admitted he was “deeply hurt” after his Northampton side were relegated to League Two.Northampton’s fate was sealed by a 3-0 defeat to Blackpool as Luke Garbutt drilled in after 19 minutes before Jerry Yates grabbed a late brace.Brady, who has been in interim charge since February, gave an emotional post-match interview afterwards.He said: “I’m deeply hurt...Full Story »

Northampton relegated as Jerry Yates’ brace gives Blackpool victory

Posted Sunday, May 02, 2021 by PA20 hits

Northampton have been relegated from League One after losing 3-0 to Blackpool.The Cobblers only gained promotion through the play-offs in June but made an immediate return to League Two as Luke Garbutt’s early goal and a late brace from Jerry Yates all-but secured Blackpool’s place in the play-offs.Northampton made a bright start but were behind after 19 minutes when Garbutt collecte...Full Story »

Northampton waiting on midfielder Ryan Watson ahead of Blackpool clash

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2021 by PA47 hits

Northampton are waiting on the fitness of midfielder Ryan Watson ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against Blackpool.Watson was forced off in the closing stages of the draw at Gillingham with an unspecified issue which saw him miss training earlier in the week.The relegation-battling Cobblers will also continue to monitor defender Peter Kioso, who has been carrying a groin problem.Forward Mi...Full Story »

Sunderland still have work to do to seal play-off place after loss to Blackpool

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2021 by PA48 hits

Sunderland still have work to do to seal a place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs after promotion rivals Blackpool secured a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light.Sullay Kaikai’s stunning volley in the 56th minute was enough to secure the fifth-placed Seasiders three points that enhance their own top-six credentials.But the defeat for out-of-sorts Sunderland means that Lee Johnson’s sid...Full Story »

Oliver Younger could be involved when Sunderland host Blackpool

Posted Monday, April 26, 2021 by PA124 hits

Oliver Younger could make his second Sky Bet League One appearance of the season as Sunderland face potential play-off rivals Blackpool.The 21-year-old defender was not involved in Monday’s under-23s victory over Reading ahead of possibly featuring for the first team on Tuesday.Jake Vokins played 45 minutes in the 2-1 win as he nears a return to full fitness.Fellow defenders Jordan Willis,...Full Story »

Aaron Wilbraham savours Shrewsbury’s crucial win over Blackpool

Posted Sunday, April 25, 2021 by PA46 hits

Stand-in boss Aaron Wilbraham revelled in a complete performance as Shrewsbury secured their Sky Bet League One status with a 1-0 victory at Blackpool.A deserved winner came from an unlikely source as defender Matthew Pennington headed a first goal since September 2018 to claim the spoils.The Seasiders rarely threatened to break down Wilbraham’s side and he was proud of a result that guara...Full Story »

Blackpool’s play-off hopes dented by Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, April 25, 2021 by PA33 hits

Matthew Pennington’s second-half goal secured Shrewsbury a 1-0 win at promotion-chasing Blackpool.The Everton loanee’s header, his first goal since September 2018, proved the difference as the battling Shrews ended a run of three successive defeats.Defeat for play-off challengers Blackpool was only their second Sky Bet League One loss in their last 18 outings, with four games now rem...Full Story »

Daniel Gretarsson remains on sidelines as Blackpool host Shrewsbury

Posted Friday, April 23, 2021 by PA52 hits

Daniel Gretarsson will again be absent as Blackpool look to get back to winning ways against struggling Shrewsbury.The Seasiders saw their 16-match unbeaten run ended by defeat against Rochdale in midweek but are the only team in the top four divisions yet to lose at home in 2021.Gretarsson missed the Rochdale clash with a dislocated shoulder sustained against Sunderland last weekend and he will...Full Story »

Ollie Rathbone boosts Rochdale survival hopes with winner against Blackpool

Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2021 by PA32 hits

Rochdale made it three wins from three games with a 1-0 win against Blackpool.Ollie Rathbone’s second-half strike earned Dale three points to keep alive their hopes of avoiding relegation.Visitors Blackpool could have no complaints as they were second best all evening.A teasing ball into the area by Aaron Morley posed the first threat on goal, his delivery evading Jake Beesley but forcing ...Full Story »

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