Kenny Dougall double against Lincoln sends Blackpool back to Championship

30-May-2021 16:03:23 | The Guardian

On Blackpool’s previous visit to this vast stadium, thousands of disenchanted supporters stayed away in protest at the toxic regime running the club but victory here, to seal a welcome return to the Championship after six years away, capped a resounding feelgood tale. They have flourished under fresh ownership and the local-boy-done-good Simon Sadler was among those serenaded at full-time after a stirring comeback win over Lincoln.

This arena may have turned a shade of tangerine but the match-winner, Kenny Dougall, the first Australian to score in a club game at Wembley, has bleach-blond highlights. The midfielder became first Blackpool player to score more than once in a match at this arena since Stan Mortensen scored a hat-trick in the 1953 Cup final.