Summary

  • Blackpool relegated after defeat by Millwall

  • Bradshaw scores twice for Lions before Flemming penalty wins it

  • Yates penalty & Fiorini had brought Blackpool level twice

  • Millwall move up to fifth

  1. Lions dream of promotion as Blackpool go downpublished at 22:25 British Summer Time 28 April 2023

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    Zian Flemming celebrates his goal for Millwall against BlackpoolImage source, PA Media

    That's it for our coverage this evening, which ended on a disappointing note for Blackpool and their fans as the Tangerines were relegated to League One.

    However, the Seasiders have been in the bottom three for most of the season and relegation looked inevitable after the exit of Mick McCarthy last month.

    Stephen Dobbie couldn't pull off a great escape and Blackpool will return to the third tier after two years in the Championship.

    Millwall, meanwhile, could yet be playing Premier League football in 2023-24.

    A few more ups and downs could be settled in the EFL tomorrow. We'll be back to bring you all the action - and the highs and the lows of the beautiful game.

  2. Tangerines relegated to League Onepublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 28 April 2023

    FT: Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    The result at Bloomfield Road tonight means that Blackpool have been relegated from the Championship.

    The Tangerines fought back to equalise after falling behind twice, but Zian Flemming's penalty won it for play-off hopefuls Millwall.

    Click below for the match report.

    Blackpool drop to League One after defeat by Millwall

    Blackpool's two-season stay in the Championship comes to an end after they are defeated by play-off chasing Millwall.

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  3. Lions 'showed character'published at 22:16 British Summer Time 28 April 2023

    FT: Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

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    We knew it was a big game and we have been below our best for the past four or five games. It showed the character that we have in the squad. Over the past few games we have made chances but haven't managed to put them in the back of the net

    Tom Bradshaw, Millwall striker on Sky Sports

  4. Blackpool consigned to droppublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 28 April 2023

    FT: Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    At the bottom, Blackpool's relegation to League One has been confirmed.

    Wigan Athletic will join the Tangerines in the third tier tomorrow if they fail to beat Reading.

    Huddersfield play at Cardiff on Sunday and the play their game in hand against already-promoted Sheffield United next Thursday.

    Bottom of ChampionshipImage source, BBC Sport
  5. Lions roar into top sixpublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 28 April 2023

    How it stands

    Here's what tonight's result has done at the top of the Championship.

    Millwall move up to fifth and go three points ahead of seventh-placed Sunderland and the chasing pack.

    Tomorrow Coventry host Birmingham and Sunderland welcome Watford.

    Further back Blackburn Rovers, who travel to Millwall on the final day, entertain Luton Town on Monday.

    Championship play-off raceImage source, BBC Sport
  6. Postpublished at 22:07 British Summer Time 28 April 2023

    FT: Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    For Millwall, a first win in three games lifts them up to fifth in the Championship table.

    The Lions have kept their play-off hopes alive following back-to-back defeats before their trip to the north west.

    The south-east Londoners have points on the board before the rest of the play-off chasing pack are in action tomorrow.

  7. Postpublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 28 April 2023

    FT: Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Stephen Dobbie had won two of his first four games in charge of Blackpool after Mick McCarthy left the club on 8 April.

    A third defeat means the Tangerines will be playing third tier football next season.

  8. FULL-TIME - BLACKPOOL ARE RELEGATEDpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 28 April 2023
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    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    The final whistle goes and defeat means Blackpool are relegated to League One.

    The Tangerines' two-year stay in the Championship is over.

    The hosts twice came from behind in a remarkable game at Bloomfield Road, but Zian Flemming's 75th-minute penalty consigned Blackpool to the drop.

    Blackpool's James Husband looks dejected after relegationImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 90+13 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Another Millwall corner.

    It'll be taken short.

  10. Postpublished at 90+12 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Blackpool get the ball in the Millwall half but can't find a way past an organised visiting defence.

  11. Postpublished at 90+12 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Millwall win a corner deep in added time.

    The final whistle must be close now.

  12. Postpublished at 90+11 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    That injury for Jordan Gabriel unfortunately drained Blackpool's momentum.

    Their hopes of a comeback which would keep their survival hopes alive look over.

  13. Postpublished at 90+10 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Millwall almost wrap things up as Tyler Burey shoots across goal.

    The Lions recycle the ball and cut it back to Scott Malone but the Blackpool defence recovers.

  14. Postpublished at 90+9 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    An offside flag goes up as Scott Malone strays past the Tangerines back line.

    Millwall are close to a vital win in their play-off bid - but one which would relegate the hosts.

  15. Postpublished at 90+8 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Millwall take a short free-kick and look to play keep ball.

    The stands are slowly emptying of home fans.

  16. YELLOW CARDpublished at 90+7 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Blackpool forward Morgan Rogers concedes a free-kick deep in his own half, boots the ball away and gets a yellow card for dissent.

    Bloomfield Road has fallen rather quiet.

    The two goals needed to stand any chance of staying in the Championship look an impossibility.

  17. Postpublished at 90+6 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Josh Bowler looks to trick his way past a couple of Millwall defenders on the right flank, but Scott Malone wins a throw-in for the visitors.

    The Lions are taking their time over everything, to the frustration of the home fans.

  18. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Incidentally, it looks like Blackpool will finish with 10 men as, although they've only used three subs they've used them in three different substitution windows.

    That means they can't replace the injured Jordan Gabriel.

  19. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    Blackpool right-back Jordan Gabriel is finally stretchered off, and he's receiving oxygen.

    The challenge looked innocuous but it's clearly a serious injury. Hopefully he makes a speedy recovery.

    The game is back under way, and we could be looking at 12 or 13 minutes rather than the advertised nine.

  20. NINE MINUTES ADDEDpublished at 90+1 mins

    Blackpool 2-3 Millwall

    The board goes up for a minimum of nine added minutes.

    But Jordan Gabriel is still getting medical attention and the Blackpool right-back is yet to leave the pitch.