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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