FA Cup second round match involving former winners postponed with club under INVESTIGATION
BLACKPOOL’S FA Cup second round tie at home Forest Green Rovers has been postponed after a last minute investigation into the visitors was launched by the FA.
There are currently no details as to what the investigation entails but Blackpool have apologised to their fans.
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The game was set to go ahead tomorrow at 3pm at Bloomfield Road.
Neil Critchley’s Blackpool progressed to the second round following a 2-0 victory over Bromley Town.
Opponents Forest Green needed the help of a replay to reach the second round as they overcame Scarborough Athletic.
In a statement, Blackpool wrote: “The club can confirm Saturday’s FA Cup second round tie at home to Forest Green Rovers has been postponed.
“This decision has been made by the FA due to an investigation in relation to a matter involving Forest Green Rovers.
“Blackpool Football Club would like to apologise to supporters for the inconvenience this has caused and is disappointed to be informed of this news at such short notice.
“Further details on the outcome of the investigation will be announced in due course.”
Blackpool have one FA Cup title to their name, having won the gong in 1953.
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That year, they defeated Bolton 4-3 in one of the most famous Wembley clashes.
Stan Mortensen scored a hat-trick in what became known as the ‘Matthews final’ after the dominating performance of England legend Sir Stanley Matthews.
The club are currently 8th in League One, with Critchley hoping to guide them back to the Championship.
Forest Green, meanwhile, are enduring a torrid season after getting relegated from League One.
The vegan-focused club are currently 23rd in League Two and at risk of dropping out of the Football League system.
The Gloucestershire club are five points below Colchester, who are currently hovering above the safety line.
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