Blackpool Ladies Upset Projections, Edge Scunthorpe in Women’s FA Cup
BLACKPOOL, England (Interstat) — Ashley Fletcher scored in the 17th minute to lift Blackpool Ladies to a 1-0 victory over Scunthorpe United LFC in the Women’s FA Cup on Saturday at Bloomfield Road Stadium. The lone goal, assisted by Oliver Casey, was enough for the home side to secure the win despite being projected for a 2-2 draw by Interstat’s simulator. Blackpool improved to 1-0 in the competition while Scunthorpe fell to 0-1. The match was a physical affair, with six yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Scunthorpe failed to find an equalizer against a stout Blackpool defense.