Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Blackpool in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
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Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Hedges replaces Andreas Weimann.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Kyle McFadzean replaces Harry Pickering.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Dominic Hyam replaces Danny Batth.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Tyrhys Dolan replaces Jack Vale.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Yuki Ohashi replaces Makhtar Gueye.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Attempt missed. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Vale following a fast break.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Attempt blocked. Jake Beesley (Blackpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lee Evans.
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