Tom Bloxham scored the only goal, in the early throes of the game at Bloomfield Road. Rovers barely threatened their opponents’ goal all game, aside from a few half-chances.
This result extends their run in the league to just one win in their last 15 games. They remain 23rd in League One and are now three points adrift of safety.
Here’s how we rated the Rovers players at Blackpool:
5. Owen Bailey 5
Skipper was moved into a back three as part of a reshuffle. Came close with a couple of headers and then moved along to right-back for the second half in a game where he was all over the pitch. Booked. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
6. James Maxwell 3
Caught out for the Blackpool opener, as Imray got in behind him and supplied the assist for Bloxham to tap in. Tormented by Imray all game, in truth, and lasted just 11 minutes after half-time. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
7. George Broadbent 5
Not much penetration with his passes and precious little involvement in the game in all honesty. Booked in frustration second half and was hooked not long after. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
8. Ben Close 6
Some tidy moments on the ball and an important block when he charged down a close-range effort at the start of the second half. Generally kept things ticking over. Solid if not spectacular. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD