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
Delay in match because of an injury Albie Morgan (Blackpool).
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Attempt blocked. Sonny Carey (Blackpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Rhodes.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Attempt missed. Albie Morgan (Blackpool) right footed shot from more than 35 yards.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Attempt blocked. Sonny Carey (Blackpool) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hayden Coulson.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Attempt missed. Jordan Rhodes (Blackpool) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Goal! Blackpool 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Di'Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Michael Smith with a headed pass following a corner.
Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
Attempt blocked. Max Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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