Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Blackpool face Sheffield Wednesday 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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Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Sonny Carey.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Attempt missed. Callum Paterson (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Max Lowe with a cross.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Attempt saved. Callum Paterson (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Pol Valentín with a cross.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Foul by Callum Paterson (Sheffield Wednesday).
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Djeidi Gassama (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Second Half begins Blackpool 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Djeidi Gassama replaces Anthony Musaba.
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