‘We’re delighted:’ Blackpool boss gives verdict on Ipswich Town loanee’s Seasiders debut
The centre back featured for 64 minutes in the Seasiders’ 4-0 victory over Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium in the first round of the EFL Cup.
Matthew Pennington claimed a brace, while Ryan Finnigan and Lee Evans were also on the scoresheet against the Brewers – who played the majority of the game with 10-men after Ryan Sweeney was sent off for handball in the penalty box.
Blackpool boss Neil Critchley was pleased with what he saw in defence from Baggott on his first outing for the Seasiders.
John Eustace’s side ensured they will be in the hat following an emphatic 6-1 victory against Stockport County at Edgeley Park.
Sam Szmodics bagged a brace, with Andi Weimann, Yuki Ohashi, Makhtar Gueye and Jack Vale also getting on the scoresheet.
Rovers won 1-0 when they last faced Blackpool in February 2023 thanks to Tyrhys Dolan’s goal.
Meanwhile, Burnley have been drawn away at Wolves. The Clarets, who enter the competition at this stage, were beaten 1-0 at Molineux last December after Hwang Hee-Chan got the decisive goal.
Second-round fixtures will take place in the week commencing Monday, August 26 and the competition remains regionalised at this stage. Matches will go straight to penalties if the scores are level after 90 minutes.
This season, every Carabao Cup tie is being broadcast live on Sky Sports + for viewers in the UK as part of a record new rights deal.
The Brewers played the majority of the game with 10-men after Ryan Sweeney was sent off for handball in the first half, but they were able to frustrate the Seasiders for large periods- with Ashley Fletcher unable to convert the resulting penalty from the red card.
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