Blackpool 3-0 Preston North End RECAP of Central League reserves clash

Preston North End face rivals Blackpool in the Central League this afternoon.

It's a 1pm kick-off at Springfields, where the two reserve sides meet for the second time. In the reverse fixture, a strong Seasiders XI ran out three-nil winners. This time, both clubs have named young teams for the clash. Luke Mariette and Will Squires start for Blackpool, while Felipe Rodriguez-Gentile and Kaedyn Kamara are in the North End side.

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Blackpool vs PNE reserves LIVE

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024, 13:27 BST

25' GOAL Blackpool 1-0 PNE

Blackpool take the lead. Jake Daniels delivers a dangerous ball from the left side, a few players completely miss the ball and Campbell finishes at the back post.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024, 13:21 BST

20' Seasiders the stronger so far (0-0)

North End are yet to really get going, but there have been no golden opportunities for either team after 20 minutes. Jake Daniels' cross evades everyone inside the PNE box.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024, 13:17 BST

13' Fired over

Mariette has been involved in the early exchanges and the Blackpool man sends a shot over from distance.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024, 13:09 BST

7' Effort sent wide (0-0)

Blackpool's second effort of the game sees Layton Campbell pull a shot wide from the edge of the box.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024, 13:03 BST

2' Early chance (0-0)

Opportunity for Blackpool. A free kick is sent in from the left and the resulting header is nodded over the crossbar.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024, 13:01 BST

KICK OFF! (0-0)

The game is under way at Springfields!

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024, 12:48 BST

Seasons so far in the Central League

Blackpool - Two wins, two draws and four defeats

PNE - Two wins, four defeats (league) and five defeats (cup)

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024, 12:32 BST

Team news confirmed

PNE starting XI: Davis; Blake, Brindle, McGhee, Tarry, Kamara, Goldsmith, Garrigan, Carroll, Rodriguez-Gentile, Wilson (c). PNE subs: Critchley, Stowell, Stringfellow, T. Mawene, Gairns.

Blackpool starting XI: Bardsley; Francis, Squires (c), Oliver, Hill, Nyame, Campbell, Mariette, Ahmed, Emmerson, Daniels. Blackpool subs: Trialist, Trusty, Miles, Bondo, McVeigh

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024, 12:31 BST

Welcome

Good afternoon and welcome to our live updates of today's Central League derby clash. Blackpool reserves take on Preston North End reserves. The match - being held at Springfields - kicks off at 1pm.