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Matt Scrafton

Burnley FC writer

Clarets Writer for the Burnley Express. Previously the Blackpool FC writer at The Gazette.

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Anderton started his career with Preston before later signing for Blackpool

Ex-Blackpool & PNE man announces retirement from football after cancer diagnosis

Jordan Thorniley suffered concussion during Blackpool's last game

Evans & Thorniley miss out: How PNE and Blackpool line-up for the Deepdale derby

Today's televised game kicks off at the earlier time of 12.30pm

Preston North End 3-1 Blackpool: Derby day at Deepdale as it happened

The Central League game takes place at the home of Bamber Bridge

Rivals Blackpool and Preston North End to do battle in Central League encounter

The Lancashire derby at Deepdale has been selected for live TV coverage

Preston v Blackpool: Kick-off and ticket details as derby is picked for live TV

Appleton is now out of work and looking for his next job

Michael Appleton breaks silence on Blackpool sacking and discusses future plans

Three games in August were postponed at the CBS Arena

Championship counterparts hit with suspended points deduction

Critchley's first game comes against Preston at Deepdale next weekend

QPR confirm the appointment of former Blackpool boss Neil Critchley

The draw for the third round of the FA Cup will take place next week

When the draw for the third round of the FA Cup will be made

Bayliss made 21 appearances for Preston over the course of three seasons

Blackpool linked with £1.2m former Preston North End midfielder

Michael Appleton celebrates after CJ Hamilton secures the three points

I'm going to have a couple of beers: Michael Appleton toasts thrilling derby win

Jerry Yates has now scored THREE braces in just four games

Jerry Yates bags yet another brace as Blackpool beat PNE in the derby

Michael Appleton is looking forward to tasting the electric atmosphere during today's derby

Michael Appleton issues rallying call ahead of Blackpool v Preston derby

Saturday's game will NOT be available to stream for fans based in the UK

Why the Lancashire derby between Blackpool and PNE is NOT available to stream

Michael Appleton remains limited to what he can change to his injury-hit Blackpool side

Michael Appleton's predicted Blackpool line-up for Preston North End derby

Every EFL fixture could soon be made available to broadcast. Would you be in favour?

The EFL's £200m streaming move which could see 3pm blackout removed

A limited number of Blackpool fans will be housed in the East Stand for this month's derby

Blackpool release extra tickets to home fans for Preston North End derby
Additional tickets have been made available to Blackpool fans for this month’s derby against Preston North End.
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Where do you expect your side to finish this season?

How the Championship table should look based on Expected Goals

Ekpiteta and Hughes have both been recognised for their displays last season

Blackpool and PNE stars up for North West award alongside Blackburn Rovers man

Michael O'Neill has been axed just five league games into the new season

Stoke City boss Michael O’Neill becomes Championship’s first managerial casualty

We're now entering the final few days of the summer transfer window

When does the transfer window close? Here's the key dates and times

ITV's EFL highlights show will kick off on July 30, when the season gets underway

ITV announce new-look highlights show

The new season gets underway in just 37 days

The latest Championship relegation odds for 2022/23 season

The new season gets underway in just 37 days

The latest Championship odds following release of 2022/23 fixtures

A sellout crowd at Stanley Park watched Lancashire Lightning defeat Notts Outlaws in the Vitality Blast T20

Our best pictures from Lancashire's T20 Blast win at Blackpool's Stanley Park

The Seasiders were given a reduced ticket allocation for last month's derby at Deepdale

Blackpool claim their fans were put at risk during the derby at Deepdale

Chris Maxwell checks on Dan Grimshaw as he's stretchered off the pitch

Dan Grimshaw 'awake and responsive' after being rushed to hospital during derby

Neil Critchley applauds the Blackpool fans at the full-time whistle

Neil Critchley's take on Blackpool's abject derby defeat to Preston
Neil Critchley believes Blackpool were arguably the better side in their abject derby defeat to Preston North End.
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Grimshaw was stretchered off the pitch after a lengthy stoppage

Dan Grimshaw rushed to hospital following nasty collision during Preston derby

Ryan Lowe has enjoyed an impressive start to his career in management

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley 'can't help but be impressed' by Preston North End...