Blackpool progressed to the next round of the Carabao Cup with a victory over Lincoln City at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night. The Seasiders now turn their attention back to League One, where they sit sixth in the table with four points from two games.
According to the official club website, Blackpool hosted Lincoln City in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Ian Evatt's side aimed to continue their unbeaten start to the season against the newly-promoted Championship club. The match was streamed live for overseas supporters on Tangerine TV, while domestic viewers could watch on Sky Sports+.
Lincoln City, who won League One last season, arrived at Bloomfield Road without a league win this campaign. They had appointed Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw as joint head coaches in May following the departure of Michael Skubala. The Imps had beaten Derby County in the previous round to set up the tie with Blackpool.
Live data from ESPN's match centre provided a detailed breakdown of the cup encounter. The statistics showed Blackpool had 38% possession compared to Lincoln's 62%. The Seasiders managed three shots on target from their total attempts, while the visitors registered nine.
Blackpool's expected goals (xG) for the match was 0.46, with Lincoln City recording 1.24. The Seasiders won 45 duels and committed 12 fouls during the contest.
Blackpool's solid start to the League One season sees them in sixth place with four points. They have one win and one draw from their opening two fixtures, scoring three goals and conceding two. This gives them a positive goal difference of +1 as they prepare for their next league match.
The team currently sits just two points behind early leaders Bradford City. Forward Finley Munroe leads the scoring charts for the Seasiders this season with one goal from his two appearances. The full league standings are available on our standings page.
Blackpool's immediate focus shifts to their upcoming League One fixture against Peterborough United at Bloomfield Road on Saturday, August 29. Peterborough currently occupy 13th position in the table, setting up an important early-season clash. This match is part of a busy period for the club, with full details of all upcoming games on our fixtures page.
The victory over Lincoln City provides momentum as Blackpool aim to maintain their unbeaten run across all competitions. With a positive goal difference and key players finding form, the squad will look to build on this platform in the coming weeks. The team's current squad information and player profiles can be reviewed on our squad section.
