Blackpool defeated Nottingham Forest U21 2-1 in the EFL Trophy, Northern Group Stage. Before the match, Blackpool were 2nd in the EFL Trophy table with Nottingham Forest U21 in 4th. Their only previous encounter was won by Blackpool. Blackpool had scored 8 goals this season (2.7 per game), Nottingham Forest U21 had 3 (1.0 per game). Blackpool's goals came from Emil Hansson (6'), Josh Bowler (75'); Nottingham Forest U21 scored through Kalum Thompson (45'). Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.