Despite equalizing twice in a thrilling 3-2 loss to play-off-chasing Millwall, Blackpool became the first team to be relegated from the Sky Bet Championship to League One this season.
The Seasiders under Stephen Dobbie are now unable to finish ahead of Reading and Huddersfield, who play on the final day of the season.
The Seasiders under Stephen Dobbie are now unable to finish ahead of Reading and Huddersfield, who play on the final day of the season.
However, in just a few minutes, Fiorini went from zero to hero when he lunged at Duncan Watmore in the box, resulting in a penalty kick that Zian Flemming converted to win the game for the Lions.
Millwall move back into the play-off spots and up to fifth ahead of the remainder of this weekend’s action, sealing Blackpool’s fate.
How Millwall’s battling cost Blackpool dear
Blackpool won a corner kick just seconds after the game started because Millwall was playing out from the back. When the game started again, Ryan Leonard picked up a ball from Jamie Shackleton, drove on, and crossed for Bradshaw, who tucked in his 16th goal of the season in a casual manner.
The Lions then had numerous opportunities to extend their lead. Bradshaw discharged a natural shot on the turn simply wide and afterward lifted a shot over under tension from James Spouse, before Duncan Watmore struck the post. After some pressure, Callum Styles’ effort cleared the crossbar as well.
The visitors had their first shot after 34 minutes, but they were able to draw level shortly after Morgan Rogers put George Long to the test. Jerry Yates converted from the spot after Shackleton tripped CJ Hamilton in the box. Anxiety in the group was immediately reduced.
It took 34 minutes for the hosts to muster their first shot, but moments after Morgan Rogers tested George Long, they equalised. CJ Hamilton was tripped by Shackleton in the box and Jerry Yates made no mistake from the penalty spot. A collective feeling of anxiety was immediately eased.
