It's always nice to win a cup tie against higher opposition, however it's doubly sweet when the losers are your main local rivals from the coast 20 miles away.
TomClarke's header from a free kick two minutes from the end settled a tense encounter at Deepdale.
The victory was slightly spoiled by a few numpties who ran onto the pitch at the end, no doubt a fine from the FA will be on the way.
A tight first half with only three efforts from Blackpool's highly rated Tom Ince nearly troubling the home keeper.
The Second half was more open with an early Martinez shot going narrowly wide, North End responded with a superb effort from Hume which was well saved by Gilks. Blackpool were hammered slightly by Ince being injured although he carried on playing. Pool looked dangerous from dead balls, twice Mckenzie and Broadfoot went close with headers.
As the game looked destined for extra time Holmes's free kick for once was perfect Clarke did the rest. (1-0)
Delirium in 75% of the ground, Pool pressed forward but could not find a way through the back 4 who were quite outstanding.
CLARKE IS FREE AND CLARKE SCORES, words from Sky, strangely all Pool fans seemed to be absent at work today.
Preston North End 1 Blackpool 0 Att 17700
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