Blackpool vs A Villa U21: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Blackpool host Aston Villa U21 at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday 27 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in the EFL Trophy (round 3). Blackpool have had 7 days of rest since playing MK Dons (EFL League One); A Villa U21 have had 35 after facing Crewe.