Blackpool opened the scoring through Jerry Yates before Ben Whiteman equalised with a penalty. The home side again took the lead in the second half as Charlie Patino found the net from distance, with Yates doubling his tally and extending the hosts’ lead to 3-1. An own goal from Callum Connolly gave PNE a sliver of hope before CJ Hamilton scored on the break as Freddie Woodman had come forward for a corner.
Here’s how we rated the players on the day...
5. Brad Potts - 6
He did his job defensively as he always does but did not quite impact the offensive side of the game. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
6. Ben Whiteman - 8
A real captain's performance from the skipper on the day. Was very tidy in possession and is always up for the fight and to dig in. Stuck his penalty away well. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White
7. Ryan Ledson - 8
The job of Ledson and Whiteman in the middle of the midfield was to try and wrestle control of the game and they did just that for the majority of proceedings. Was subbed off as PNE began to lose control and it only got worse without him. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White
8. Alvaro Fernandez - 6
Like with Potts, Fernandez didn't get involved too much in the forward areas. A lot of PNE's play was going more centrally into the two no.10's and the Spaniard's involvement suffered as a result. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White