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Championship

Apr 21, 2014 at 3pm UK

Brighton Brighton & Hove Albion
1-1
Blackpool

Stephens (46')

FT(HT: 0-0)

Dobbie (50')

Half-Time Report: No goals for Brighton & Hove Albion, Blackpool

By Sian Cowper, Reporter | 21 April 2014

Blackpool and Brighton & Hove Albion play to a goalless first half in their Championship match.

Brighton & Hove Albion and Blackpool have headed into half time level following a goalless first half in their Championship clash.

Andrew Halliday of Blackpool holds off a challenge from Jesse Lingard of Brighton during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Blackpool at Amex Stadium on April 21, 2014 © Getty Images

Isaiah Osbourne had a chance to give Blackpool an early lead, but his fourth-minute strike was deflected wide.

Jesse Lingard tried to unleash a strike from close range after collecting from a Leonardo Ulloa header, but he was ruled offside.

Matt Gilks was called into action 20 minutes in when Dale Stephens hit the ball on the half-volley from the edge of the box, but the Blackpool keeper was able to deny him the opening goal.

Tomasz Kuszczak had to remain alert down the other end as the visitors won a series of corners, but the keeper cleared the danger to keep the sides level.