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Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Ewood Park

Luke Baker
Tuesday 27 August 2024 17:45 BST
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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.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Hedges replaces Andreas Weimann.

27 August 2024 21:11

Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Kyle McFadzean replaces Harry Pickering.

27 August 2024 21:11

Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Dominic Hyam replaces Danny Batth.

27 August 2024 21:10

Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Tyrhys Dolan replaces Jack Vale.

27 August 2024 21:10

Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Yuki Ohashi replaces Makhtar Gueye.

27 August 2024 21:10

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.

27 August 2024 21:09

Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool

Attempt blocked. Jake Beesley (Blackpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lee Evans.

27 August 2024 21:09

Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool

Foul by John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers).

27 August 2024 21:08

Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

27 August 2024 21:05

Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool

Delay in match because of an injury Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers).

27 August 2024 21:03

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