Blackpool booked their League One play-off place with a game to spare thanks to a routine 2-0 victory against mid-table Doncaster.Everton loanee Ellis Simms notched a goal in each half to seal the Seasiders’ third straight win.Rovers goalkeeper Louis Jones dived full length to keep out Luke Garbutt’s curling 25-yard free-kick early on.Blackpool broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute w...Full Story »

Blackpool will check on Sullay Kaikai, Kevin Stewart and Ethan Robson ahead of the visit of Doncaster.Kaikai was named in the team for Saturday’s trip to Northampton following a hamstring problem but felt it during the warm-up and was withdrawn.Stewart missed the 3-0 win with an ankle knock and Robson limped off in the first half with a groin injury.Grant Ward has a calf problem and joins ...Full Story »

Jon Brady admitted he was “deeply hurt” after his Northampton side were relegated to League Two.Northampton’s fate was sealed by a 3-0 defeat to Blackpool as Luke Garbutt drilled in after 19 minutes before Jerry Yates grabbed a late brace.Brady, who has been in interim charge since February, gave an emotional post-match interview afterwards.He said: “I’m deeply hurt...Full Story »

Northampton have been relegated from League One after losing 3-0 to Blackpool.The Cobblers only gained promotion through the play-offs in June but made an immediate return to League Two as Luke Garbutt’s early goal and a late brace from Jerry Yates all-but secured Blackpool’s place in the play-offs.Northampton made a bright start but were behind after 19 minutes when Garbutt collecte...Full Story »

Northampton are waiting on the fitness of midfielder Ryan Watson ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against Blackpool.Watson was forced off in the closing stages of the draw at Gillingham with an unspecified issue which saw him miss training earlier in the week.The relegation-battling Cobblers will also continue to monitor defender Peter Kioso, who has been carrying a groin problem.Forward Mi...Full Story »