Foxes held by Blackpool
By Graeme Bailey. Last Updated: January 1, 1970 1:00am
League One Blackpool were denied a cup upset by Leicester City who scraped a 2-2 draw at The Walkers Stadium.
The Tangerines had looked set for a major scalp until eight minutes from time when Gareth Williams (pictured) levelled for home side.
The visitors had started the game brightly with both Kiegan Parker and Rob Edwards going close.
However, it was Leicester who went ahead after 13 minutes when Edwards deflected a Williams free kick into the back of his own net.
Leicester were now looking dominant and should have added further to their lead, but they didn't and Blackpool punished them as they levelled before half time.
The goal came from Parker, who floated a free kick into the area for Peter Clarke to plant a header past Kevin Pressman.
Clarke's goal inspired Blackpool and they looked the most likely to add another and on 77 minutes that is just what they did.
Dion Dublin was caught napping by Keith Southern and the midfielder took the ball and finished well past Pressman.
Blackpool looked as they were heading for the fourth round, but Leicester - to their credit - fought back.
David Connolly created the goal as he crossed in for Williams - whose blistering strike could not be kept out by Kevin-Stuhr Ellegaard.
| Team Name | Leicester City | Blackpool |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 |
| Shots On Target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots Off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 0 |
| Fouls Conceded | 16 | 13 |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
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Gareth Williams
Keith Southern
Rob Edwards
