Huddersfield Town beat Blackpool 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in a match that shifted decisively in the final quarter after a relatively even opening hour.
The first meaningful moment came early, when Ashley Fletcher went down in the 22nd minute, though neither side was able to manufacture a clear opening from it. Karoy Anderson and Ryan Ledson were booked in quick succession in the 31st and 33rd minutes, a sign that Blackpool were being stretched and were making their frustrations known.
The game opened up considerably after the break. David Kasumu and Jordan Brown were both replaced in the 56th minute, and Huddersfield grew into the match from there. Bobby Wales came on and appeared to shift the momentum further toward the home side.
Blackpool made changes of their own, with Mickel Miller and Lasse Sørensen introduced in the 64th minute, and Tom Bloxham following shortly after. But the visitors were continually pegged back.
Reuell Walters was replaced in the 69th minute, and Marcus Harness came on for Blackpool at the 74th mark. Bailey Peacock-Farrell was booked in the 73rd minute, with Blackpool manager Ian Evatt also receiving a caution at the same time.
Niall Ennis and Ryan Finnigan were both introduced in the 80th minute, and it was those late additions who made the difference. Finnigan got Huddersfield's first, and Zak Ashworth added a second deep into stoppage time to secure the points.
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