Blackpool Fight Back to Secure Victory Over Gillingham

Sonny Carey’s Double Earns Blackpool Important Three Points

The Seasiders fell behind to a 19th-minute goal from Alex MacDonald, but they leveled through Sonny Carey just before half-time.

Carey then grabbed his second of the game in the 55th minute to give Blackpool the lead for the first time.

The hosts held on for the win, despite Gillingham applying late pressure.

The result moves Blackpool up to 12th in the League Two table, while Gillingham remain in 20th place.

Blackpool started the game brightly, but they fell behind to a Gillingham goal against the run of play.

MacDonald gave the visitors the lead with a well-taken finish from inside the box.

The Seasiders responded well to going behind, and they leveled through Carey just before half-time.

Carey’s goal came from a well-worked move, which saw him finish clinically from close range.

Blackpool started the second half strongly, and they took the lead through Carey in the 55th minute.

Carey’s second goal was a superb individual effort, as he beat two defenders before firing home from the edge of the box.

The goal gave Blackpool a deserved lead, and they held on for the win, despite Gillingham applying late pressure.

Blackpool’s victory over Gillingham was a vital one, as it moved them up to 12th in the League Two table.

The Seasiders showed great character to come from behind and secure the win, and they will be hoping to build on this result in the coming weeks.