Keith Southern struck in injury time as Blackpool staged a late comeback to deny Coventry only their second victory of the season.

Coventry appeared to be heading for three points after Gary Deegan and then Lukas Jutkiewicz popped up to score.

But Southern's 91st-minute header from Stephen Crainey's corner ensured the match finished all square.

Gary Taylor-Fletcher's stunning first-half strike had initially given Blackpool the lead.

Taylor-Fletcher broke the deadlock after 18 minutes when Ian Evatt floated a deep ball into the penalty area and the forward took it down well before sending a sweet right-footed half-volley into the top corner.

Coventry levelled when Sammy Clingan's corner found Deegan 16 yards out to fire home.

Five minutes later Coventry were ahead as Jutkiewicz created space in the penalty area before drilling low across Matt Gilks.

But the home side could not hold out and one minute into the six added on, Southern headed home Crainey's corner.

Lineup, Bookings (1) & Substitutions (6)

Coventry City

  • 01 Murphy
  • 02 Keogh
  • 03 Hussey (Christie - 67' )
  • 15 Cranie
  • 30 Cameron
  • 04 Clingan
  • 07 Bell (Deegan - 64' )
  • 32 Thomas
  • 09 Jutkiewicz
  • 11 McSheffrey
  • 19 O'Donovan (Platt - 77' )

Substitutes

  • 13 Dunn
  • 31 Christie
  • 12 Deegan
  • 14 McDonald
  • 22 Platt

Blackpool

  • 01 Gilks
  • 03 Crainey
  • 06 Evatt (M Phillips - 79' )
  • 15 Baptiste
  • 20 Cathcart
  • 04 Southern
  • 16 Ferguson
  • 31 Angel (Eardley - 58' Booked )
  • 09 K Phillips
  • 12 Taylor-Fletcher (Bogdanovic - 71' )
  • 24 Sutherland

Substitutes

  • 29 Howard
  • 05 Eardley
  • 23 M Phillips
  • 13 Bogdanovic
  • 35 Ince
Ref: Woolmer
Att: 12,822

Match Stats

Shots

17 12

On target

6 5

Corners

7 5

Fouls

12 7

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +6:12 Full time

Full Time The final whistle is blown by the referee.

90:00 +4:30

Lukas Jutkiewicz delivers the ball.

90:00 +3:10

Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Stephen Crainey from the right by-line, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Lukas Jutkiewicz by Keith Southern. Joe Murphy takes the free kick.

90:00 +1:14

Stephen Crainey provided the assist for the goal.

90:00 +1:14 Goal scored

Goal - Keith Southern - Coventry 2 - 2 Blackpool Keith Southern finds the back of the net with a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Coventry 2-2 Blackpool.

90:00 +0:45

Inswinging corner taken by Stephen Crainey from the right by-line played to the near post,

90:00 +0:20

Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Neal Eardley, Martin Cranie manages to make a clearance.

90:00 +0:07

Corner taken by Stephen Crainey, Lukas Jutkiewicz manages to make a clearance.

88:40

Unfair challenge on Keith Southern by Clive Platt results in a free kick. Craig Cathcart takes the free kick.

88:01

A cross is delivered by Neal Eardley, Craig Sutherland produces a header from deep inside the six-yard box that clears the bar.

87:07

The offside flag is raised against Clive Platt. Matthew Gilks takes the indirect free kick.

85:37

Effort from the edge of the area by Daniel Bogdanovic goes wide of the right-hand post.

84:18

Effort from inside the six-yard box by Keith Southern goes wide left of the target.

82:51

Assist on the goal came from Richard Keogh.

82:51 Goal scored

Goal - Lukas Jutkiewicz - Coventry 2 - 1 Blackpool Goal scored by Lukas Jutkiewicz from inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Coventry 2-1 Blackpool.

82:45

Richard Keogh produces a cross.

81:35

The assistant referee signals for offside against Kevin Phillips. Indirect free kick taken by Martin Cranie.

81:06

A cross is delivered by Conor Thomas, Clive Platt produces a header from close range which goes wide of the left-hand post.

79:59

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Alex Baptiste by Clive Platt. Free kick taken by Matthew Gilks.

79:37

Matthew Gilks fouled by Clive Platt, the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Gilks takes the direct free kick.

79:29

Centre by Lukas Jutkiewicz, save made by Matthew Gilks.

78:36 Substitution

Substitution Matt Phillips is brought on as a substitute for Ian Evatt.

77:52 Goal scored

Goal - Gary Deegan - Coventry 1 - 1 Blackpool Gary Deegan scores a goal from inside the box to the top right corner of the goal. Coventry 1-1 Blackpool.

77:31

Corner from right by-line taken by Sammy Clingan.

76:56 Substitution

Substitution (Coventry) makes a substitution, with Clive Platt coming on for Roy O'Donovan.

75:40

Inswinging corner taken by Sammy Clingan from the left by-line, Ian Evatt manages to make a clearance.

71:44

Foul by Cyrus Christie on Daniel Bogdanovic, free kick awarded. Stephen Crainey crosses the ball, Craig Cathcart has an effort at goal from close range which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

70:32 Substitution

Substitution Gary Taylor-Fletcher leaves the field to be replaced by Daniel Bogdanovic.

70:12

Cyrus Christie has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

69:23

Martin Cranie concedes a free kick for a foul on Gary Taylor-Fletcher. Stephen Crainey takes the free kick.

68:19

Inswinging corner taken by Sammy Clingan from the left by-line, clearance made by Ian Evatt. Shot from just outside the area by Conor Thomas misses to the left of the target.

68:11

The ball is swung over by Lukas Jutkiewicz, blocked by Alex Baptiste.

67:46

Joe Murphy restarts play with the free kick.

67:46 Booking

Booking The referee cautions Neal Eardley for unsporting behaviour.

67:30

Neal Eardley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sammy Clingan.

66:54 Substitution

Substitution (Coventry) makes a substitution, with Cyrus Christie coming on for Chris Hussey.

66:09

Unfair challenge on Lukas Jutkiewicz by Craig Cathcart results in a free kick. Sammy Clingan produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick.

64:40

Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Barry Ferguson, Martin Cranie makes a clearance.

64:27

The ball is delivered by Craig Sutherland, clearance made by Nathan Cameron.

64:03

The ball is sent over by Craig Sutherland, Shot by Keith Southern from deep inside the penalty area misses wide to the left of the target.

62:45

Matthew Gilks takes the direct free kick.

62:45 Substitution

Substitution Gary Deegan is brought on as a substitute for David Bell.

62:45

David Bell produces a cross, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ian Evatt by Lukas Jutkiewicz.

62:17

The ball is swung over by Gary Taylor-Fletcher, Keith Southern takes a shot. Save by Joe Murphy.

61:19

Chris Hussey produces a cross, save by Matthew Gilks.

60:40

Gary McSheffrey concedes a free kick for a foul on Stephen Crainey. Ian Evatt restarts play with the free kick.

59:59

Craig Sutherland is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Joe Murphy restarts play with the free kick.

57:48

Craig Cathcart restarts play with the free kick.

57:48 Substitution

Substitution Neal Eardley comes on in place of Martinez Angel.

57:48

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Barry Ferguson by Sammy Clingan.

55:23

The ball is swung over by Gary McSheffrey, clearance made by Craig Cathcart.

54:45

Chris Hussey sends in a cross.

53:44

Gary Taylor-Fletcher produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

53:27

Unfair challenge on Lukas Jutkiewicz by Ian Evatt results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Gary McSheffrey.

52:37

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ian Evatt by Gary McSheffrey. Direct free kick taken by Ian Evatt.

50:54

The assistant referee signals for offside against Craig Sutherland. Joe Murphy restarts play with the free kick.

50:25

Gary Taylor-Fletcher takes a shot. Joe Murphy makes a save.

49:42

Free kick awarded for a foul by Roy O'Donovan on Keith Southern. Stephen Crainey delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel.

49:09

David Bell produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the goal.

48:34

Centre by Sammy Clingan, clearance by Craig Cathcart.

47:41

The ball is delivered by David Bell, Ian Evatt manages to make a clearance.

45:14

Unfair challenge on Craig Sutherland by Richard Keogh results in a free kick. Stephen Crainey takes the direct free kick.

45:01

The referee blows his whistle to start the second half.

45:00 +1:08 Half time

Half Time The ref blows to signal half-time.

45:00 +0:41

Gary Taylor-Fletcher challenges Chris Hussey unfairly and gives away a free kick. Chris Hussey takes the free kick.

44:44

Corner taken right-footed by Sammy Clingan from the right by-line, Headed effort from deep inside the area by Richard Keogh misses to the left of the goal.

44:22

Corner from right by-line crossed in by Gary McSheffrey, Craig Cathcart makes a clearance.

44:14

A cross is delivered by David Bell, Ian Evatt makes a clearance.

40:55

Chris Hussey delivers the ball.

40:05

Lukas Jutkiewicz takes a shot. Matthew Gilks makes a comfortable save.

39:33

The ball is delivered by Chris Hussey, Header by Lukas Jutkiewicz from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.

38:26

David Bell takes a shot from just outside the penalty area which clears the crossbar.

38:08

The assistant referee signals for offside against Lukas Jutkiewicz. Free kick taken by Matthew Gilks.

37:01

The referee blows for offside. Joe Murphy takes the free kick.

36:15

Gary McSheffrey produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the goal.

34:59

David Bell sends in a cross, Header from deep inside the penalty area by Roy O'Donovan goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

34:09

Kevin Phillips gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Gary McSheffrey. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Sammy Clingan from right wing, clearance by Gary Taylor-Fletcher.

34:09

Kevin Phillips challenges Gary McSheffrey unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Sammy Clingan from right wing, clearance made by Alex Baptiste.

33:42

Lukas Jutkiewicz takes a shot. Comfortable save by Matthew Gilks.

31:03

David Bell produces a cross, clearance made by Ian Evatt.

29:42

Gary McSheffrey takes a shot. Blocked by Ian Evatt.

29:12

The ball is sent over by David Bell, Craig Cathcart manages to make a clearance.

28:01

A cross is delivered by Gary Taylor-Fletcher, Ian Evatt has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide left of the target.

27:25

The ball is swung over by Stephen Crainey, Sammy Clingan makes a clearance.

26:16

The assistant referee signals for offside against Gary McSheffrey. Free kick taken by Stephen Crainey.

25:51

A cross is delivered by Chris Hussey, save by Matthew Gilks.

23:13

Craig Sutherland produces a cross.

22:24

The ball is swung over by David Bell, Stephen Crainey makes a clearance.

22:07

The ball is crossed by Richard Keogh, clearance made by Craig Cathcart.

21:20

The assistant referee signals for offside against Gary Taylor-Fletcher. Joe Murphy takes the indirect free kick.

18:47

David Bell produces a cross.

17:32

The assist for the goal came from Ian Evatt.

17:32 Goal scored

Goal - Gary Taylor-Fletcher - Coventry 0 - 1 Blackpool Goal scored by Gary Taylor-Fletcher from deep inside the penalty box to the top left corner of the goal. Coventry 0-1 Blackpool.

16:08

The official flags Craig Sutherland offside. Indirect free kick taken by Joe Murphy.

12:54

Craig Sutherland takes a shot. Joe Murphy makes a fantastic save.

12:01

Barry Ferguson challenges Richard Keogh unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed by Sammy Clingan, Alex Baptiste makes a clearance.

11:05

Shot from just outside the box by Roy O'Donovan goes over the crossbar.

10:38

The ball is sent over by David Bell.

7:03

The official flags Craig Sutherland offside. Indirect free kick taken by Joe Murphy.

6:26

Gary McSheffrey delivers the ball.

5:12

Corner taken short by Gary McSheffrey. David Bell sends in a cross.

5:08

A cross is delivered by Gary McSheffrey, Alex Baptiste gets a block in.

2:24

Foul by Roy O'Donovan on Martinez Angel, free kick awarded. Craig Cathcart restarts play with the free kick.

1:36

Conor Thomas delivers the ball, Matthew Gilks makes a save.

0:17

Corner taken by Sammy Clingan from the left by-line, Richard Keogh takes a shot. Save by Matthew Gilks.

0:00

The referee gets the match started.

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