DAVIS: Blackpool were no mugs up front but Davis handled the threat and contributed significantly to Burnley's attack as well...9
THOMAS: Like Davis, he came through to win the battle against John Murphy and John Durnin to record another clean sheet...8
LITTLE: The winger is putting together a run of decent performances and his moment of class set up the Clarets' winning goal...8
COOK: A few rare mis-placed passes from the schemer but still a big influence...7
COOKE: Left his mark on another defence and although denied a goal by Tony Caig, had a hand in the winner...8
PAYTON: Tried everything to get that elusive goal. Looked more like his old self and laid on Micky Mellon's clincher...7
MULLIN: Growing in confidence, the midfielder was particularly threatening before the break and behind some of Burnley's best moments...7
SUBSTITUTES
BRANCH: Provided an extra attacking option for the last 20 minutes
JEPSON: Came on the last minute for the injured Andy Cooke
Burnley (4-4-2)
Crichton;
(from right) West, Davis, Thomas, Armstrong;
Little, Mellon, Cook, Mullin (Branch 70);
Cooke (Jepson 90), Payton.
Subs not used: Brass, Johnrose, Weller.
Goal:
Blackpool (4-4-2 manager Nigel Worthington)
Caig;
(from right) Bryan, Carlisle, Hughes, Hills;
Lee (Bent 77), Bushell, Clarkson, Coid;
Murphy, Durnin.
Subs not used: Nowland, Forsyth, Beesley, Robinson.
Booked: Bryan, Hughes. Mellon 76 mins Attendance: 12,898
Referee: Alan Butler
(Sutton-in-Ashfield) 7 1 0
Goal attempts: Burnley 14, Blackpool 6
On target: Burnley 10, Blackpool 1
Offside: Burnley 9, Blackpool 1
Corners: Burnley 10, Blackpool 2
Free-kicks against: Burnley 16, Blackpool 15 14
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