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
Penalty Blackburn Rovers. Arnór Sigurdsson draws a foul in the penalty area.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Attempt saved. Rob Apter (Blackpool) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Elliot Embleton.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Makhtar Gueye is caught offside.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Attempt missed. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Leo Duru.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Attempt saved. Jack Vale (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool
Attempt missed. Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Leo Duru.
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