Fulham will face Manchester United or West Ham in the FA Cup fourth round after snatching a dramatic extra-time win against managerless Blackpool.

The hosts led the third-round replay but were defeated by Brede Hangeland's header from a Damien Duff cross.

Nathan Delfouneso pounced on a mistake from Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer to tap in the Championship side's opener.

Kieran Richardson forced extra-time with the last kick of normal time, before skipper Hangeland's late winner.

Tangerines thwarted

Fulham's late winner means Blackpool have still not eliminated a top-flight club from the FA Cup since 1976.

Another late equaliser earned Fulham a 1-1 draw in the original tie at Craven Cottage, which turned out to be Michael Appleton's final game at the Blackpool helm.

The Tangerines are still searching for their third permanent manager of the season following Appleton's exit to Blackburn, with pre-match reports suggesting they had made a formal approach to MK Dons to speak to their boss Karl Robinson.

But, despite the managerial uncertainty, the Lancashire club came agonisingly close to causing a shock against their Premier League visitors on a poor pitch at Bloomfield Road.

Chances were rare in a tepid tie until Delfouneso side-footed in from close range when Schwarzer failed to properly punch clear a high ball inside his six-yard box.

Blackpool caretaker boss Steve Thompson looked to set to mastermind a famous victory as the game ticked into added time, before Richardson's 25-yard rocket left home keeper Matt Gilks rooted to his spot.

The match came to life during extra-time, with Blackpool creating a number of clear-cut opportunities. Thomas Ince twice tested Schwarzer with long-range drives, before defender Kirk Broadfoot blazed over the crossbar from a close-range rebound.

And they were punished for their profligacy when Duff swung in a cross from the right which defender Hangeland met with a firm header.

Blackpool caretaker boss Steve Thompson:

"It was not a nice way to lose, and when their equaliser is the last kick of the game it is hard to get them going again. But it was a great strike.

"Two of our centre-halves went for the same ball and the ref says as soon as they head it he'd blow the full-time whistle. That was the disappointing thing about it.

"But I thought we played some fantastic football on a very tricky surface."

Fulham manager Martin Jol:

"It is always a relief. I thought we did okay under the circumstances.

"They are a good team with a few talented players. We should have won at home because we had so many crosses and opportunities in the final third but we couldn't score.

"We had to come away from home to a difficult place. The pitch was probably 10 times worse than we could have imagined, but we were prepared for that.

"We still tried to play. That is the only thing we can do, but then again you have to score a goal and the problem comes when you don't."

Lineup, Bookings (3) & Substitutions (6)

Blackpool

  • 01 Gilks
  • 03 Crainey
  • 05 Eardley
  • 15 Baptiste Booked
  • 17 Basham (Cathcart - 89' )
  • 42 Broadfoot
  • 18 Osbourne (Sylvestre - 78' )
  • 11 Ince Booked
  • 12 Taylor-Fletcher
  • 40 Delfouneso
  • 41 Eccleston (Gomes - 65' )

Substitutes

  • 21 Halstead
  • 20 Cathcart
  • 33 Harris
  • 08 Gomes
  • 14 Sylvestre
  • 31 Angel
  • 09 K Phillips

Fulham

  • 01 Schwarzer
  • 04 Senderos (Hughes - 71' )
  • 05 Hangeland
  • 06 Baird
  • 17 Briggs
  • 27 Riether
  • 14 Karagounis
  • 31 Kacaniklic (Richardson - 87' Booked )
  • 10 Petric (Duff - 79' )
  • 20 Rodallega
  • 24 Dejagah

Substitutes

  • 13 Stockdale
  • 03 Riise
  • 15 Richardson
  • 18 Hughes
  • 08 Kasami
  • 16 Duff
  • 44 Grimmer
Ref: Marriner
Att: 8,706

Match Stats

Shots

19 26

On target

10 13

Corners

7 12

Fouls

14 11

Live Text Commentary

120:00 +1:05

The referee blows for the end of the match.

120:00 +0:28

Shot from just outside the area by Tiago Gomes misses to the left of the target.

119:55

Craig Cathcart crosses the ball.

119:38

Corner from left by-line taken by Thomas Ince.

119:26

Thomas Ince takes a shot. Aaron Hughes gets a block in.

119:20

A cross is delivered by Ludovic Sylvestre, Giorgos Karagounis makes a clearance.

118:56

Centre by Tiago Gomes, clearance made by Brede Hangeland.

115:45

Assist on the goal came from Damien Duff.

115:45 Goal scored

Goal - Brede Hangeland - Blackpool 1 - 2 Fulham Brede Hangeland scores a headed goal from close in. Blackpool 1-2 Fulham.

115:29

Corner taken left-footed by Damien Duff from the right by-line to the near post,

115:17

Ashkan Dejagah takes a shot. Alex Baptiste gets a block in.

114:14

The ball is crossed by Sascha Riether.

113:05

Giorgos Karagounis sends in a cross, save by Matt Gilks.

112:25

Kieran Richardson has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses right.

111:51

Unfair challenge on Ashkan Dejagah by Craig Cathcart results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Chris Baird.

111:20

Centre by Neal Eardley, Gary Taylor-Fletcher takes a shot. Mark Schwarzer makes a save.

110:51

Foul by Thomas Ince on Sascha Riether, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Mark Schwarzer.

110:38

Thomas Ince takes a shot. Save by Mark Schwarzer.

109:39

The ball is delivered by Ashkan Dejagah, Alex Baptiste manages to make a clearance.

109:14

Stephen Crainey produces a cross, Aaron Hughes manages to make a clearance.

107:44

The ball is swung over by Ludovic Sylvestre, clearance made by Brede Hangeland. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Tiago Gomes played to the near post.

106:08

The official flags Thomas Ince offside. Sascha Riether takes the free kick.

105:01

The referee blows to get the second half of extra time under way.

104:29

Corner taken right-footed by Ashkan Dejagah, save by Matt Gilks.

104:15

Ashkan Dejagah takes a shot. Save made by Matt Gilks.

102:52

Tiago Gomes produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes wide left of the goal.

102:12

Effort on goal by Kieran Richardson from just inside the area clears the bar.

101:06

Giorgos Karagounis produces a right-footed shot from outside the penalty box and misses wide left of the target.

100:56

Sascha Riether produces a cross.

100:28

Giorgos Karagounis takes the free kick.

100:28 Booking

Booking Alex Baptiste is given a yellow card.

100:24

Alex Baptiste is penalised for a handball.

99:40

The ball is sent over by Matthew Briggs, Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save by Matt Gilks.

99:26

Giorgos Karagounis produces a cross.

98:49

Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Damien Duff from the right by-line, clearance made by Alex Baptiste.

98:34

Ashkan Dejagah takes a shot. Blocked by Craig Cathcart.

97:21

Foul by Craig Cathcart on Damien Duff, free kick awarded. Damien Duff sends in a cross, Hugo Rodallega produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.

96:20

Corner taken by Giorgos Karagounis, save by Matt Gilks.

96:06

Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Alex Baptiste gets a block in.

95:22

Shot from deep inside the area by Kirk Broadfoot clears the bar.

95:07

Tiago Gomes takes a shot. Mark Schwarzer makes a save.

94:16

Long range shot from Thomas Ince misses to the left of the target.

93:44

Sascha Riether sends in a cross.

93:19

Unfair challenge on Damien Duff by Tiago Gomes results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Giorgos Karagounis.

92:37

The official flags Gary Taylor-Fletcher offside. Mark Schwarzer takes the free kick.

92:26

The ball is swung over by Tiago Gomes, Kieran Richardson makes a clearance.

92:17

Tiago Gomes crosses the ball, clearance by Kieran Richardson.

91:57

Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Tiago Gomes from the left by-line to the near post, clearance made by Kieran Richardson.

91:45

Thomas Ince takes a shot. Save by Mark Schwarzer.

90:00 +4:38

The whistle goes for the end of normal time.

90:00 +3:14 Goal scored

Goal - Kieran Richardson - Blackpool 1 - 1 Fulham A goal is scored by Kieran Richardson from just outside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Blackpool 1-1 Fulham.

90:00 +2:52

Gary Taylor-Fletcher challenges Aaron Hughes unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Aaron Hughes.

90:00 +2:19

Free kick awarded for a foul by Brede Hangeland on Craig Cathcart. Free kick taken by Matt Gilks.

90:00 +1:59

Free kick awarded for a foul by Gary Taylor-Fletcher on Aaron Hughes. Free kick taken by Mark Schwarzer.

90:00 +1:16

Unfair challenge on Gary Taylor-Fletcher by Giorgos Karagounis results in a free kick. Gary Taylor-Fletcher takes the direct free kick.

89:25

Stephen Crainey takes the direct free kick.

89:25 Booking

Booking Booking for Sascha Riether.

89:19

Sascha Riether is adjudged to have handled the ball.

88:14

Direct free kick taken by Stephen Crainey.

88:14 Substitution

Substitution Craig Cathcart on for Chris Basham.

88:14 Booking

Booking Kieran Richardson receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

88:06

Kieran Richardson challenges Thomas Ince unfairly and gives away a free kick.

86:44

Effort on goal by Tiago Gomes from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the goal.

86:01 Substitution

Substitution Kieran Richardson comes on in place of Alex Kacaniklic.

84:31

Shot from just outside the box by Chris Baird goes over the target.

83:58

Alex Kacaniklic delivers the ball, Kirk Broadfoot manages to make a clearance.

81:13

Assist by Stephen Crainey.

81:13 Goal scored

Goal - Nathan Delfouneso - Blackpool 1 - 0 Fulham Nathan Delfouneso fires in a goal from inside the area low into the middle of the goal. Blackpool 1-0 Fulham.

81:01

Stephen Crainey produces a cross.

80:43

Tiago Gomes delivers the ball, Brede Hangeland makes a clearance.

79:46

Unfair challenge on Chris Basham by Chris Baird results in a free kick. Neal Eardley takes the direct free kick.

79:15

Thomas Ince delivers the ball.

79:08

Thomas Ince produces a cross, save by Mark Schwarzer.

78:50

Thomas Ince decides to take the corner short.

78:33

Thomas Ince takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Save by Mark Schwarzer.

78:04 Substitution

Substitution (Fulham) makes a substitution, with Damien Duff coming on for Mladen Petric.

77:50 Substitution

Substitution Isaiah Osbourne goes off and Ludovic Sylvestre comes on.

77:11

The ball is delivered by Thomas Ince, Chris Basham has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the left of the target.

76:29

The ball is delivered by Chris Baird, clearance by Kirk Broadfoot.

75:55

Corner taken by Mladen Petric from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Gary Taylor-Fletcher.

75:24

Corner from the right by-line taken by Mladen Petric, save by Matt Gilks.

75:11

Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save made by Matt Gilks.

74:47

A cross is delivered by Chris Baird, Alex Baptiste makes a clearance.

73:28

Free kick awarded for a foul by Kirk Broadfoot on Mladen Petric. Chris Baird takes the direct free kick.

72:26

Isaiah Osbourne gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Alex Kacaniklic. Brede Hangeland restarts play with the free kick.

71:41

Effort on goal by Neal Eardley from long range goes over the bar.

70:40

Ashkan Dejagah concedes a free kick for a foul on Tiago Gomes. Tiago Gomes crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing, clearance by Giorgos Karagounis.

70:03 Substitution

Substitution Aaron Hughes is brought on as a substitute for Philippe Senderos.

69:37

Ashkan Dejagah takes a shot. Mladen Petric gets a block in.

68:38

A cross is delivered by Alex Kacaniklic, clearance by Chris Basham.

67:42

The ball is swung over by Sascha Riether, Chris Basham makes a clearance.

66:43

Foul by Mladen Petric on Chris Basham, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Stephen Crainey.

65:38

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Chris Baird by Chris Basham. Chris Baird restarts play with the free kick.

65:23

Neal Eardley delivers the ball, clearance made by Philippe Senderos.

64:21 Substitution

Substitution Tiago Gomes joins the action as a substitute, replacing Nathan Eccleston.

60:32

Philippe Senderos challenges Gary Taylor-Fletcher unfairly and gives away a free kick. Stephen Crainey takes the free kick.

59:00

Ashkan Dejagah sends in a cross, save made by Matt Gilks.

58:43

Centre by Matthew Briggs.

58:35

Matthew Briggs sends in a cross, Chris Basham makes a clearance.

58:27

Centre by Alex Kacaniklic, clearance by Isaiah Osbourne.

58:18

Mladen Petric takes a shot. Blocked by Alex Baptiste.

57:11

Centre by Neal Eardley.

57:00

Free kick awarded for a foul by Chris Baird on Thomas Ince. Direct free kick taken by Chris Basham.

54:46

Gary Taylor-Fletcher concedes a free kick for a foul on Giorgos Karagounis. Direct free kick taken by Giorgos Karagounis.

54:38

The ball is delivered by Ashkan Dejagah.

54:26

Sascha Riether crosses the ball, blocked by Chris Basham.

53:16

Sascha Riether delivers the ball.

52:05

Corner taken by Thomas Ince from the right by-line, Mark Schwarzer makes a save.

51:59

Thomas Ince sends in a cross, Brede Hangeland makes a clearance.

51:10

Matthew Briggs has an effort at goal from outside the area which goes wide right of the goal.

48:46

Thomas Ince takes a shot. Save made by Mark Schwarzer.

46:32

Foul by Brede Hangeland on Gary Taylor-Fletcher, free kick awarded. Neal Eardley takes the direct free kick.

46:26

Matthew Briggs crosses the ball, Alex Baptiste manages to make a clearance.

45:01

The game restarts for the second half.

45:00 +0:26 Half time

Half Time The first half comes to an end.

45:00

Alex Kacaniklic takes a shot. Matt Gilks makes a save.

43:45

Corner taken by Giorgos Karagounis from the left by-line, save made by Matt Gilks.

43:38

Centre by Matthew Briggs, blocked by Neal Eardley.

42:01

The ball is delivered by Giorgos Karagounis, Header by Hugo Rodallega from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.

40:56

Nathan Delfouneso produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes harmlessly over the target.

40:21

Centre by Alex Kacaniklic, Nathan Delfouneso manages to make a clearance.

37:21

Corner taken by Thomas Ince played to the near post, Headed effort on goal by Kirk Broadfoot from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the goal.

37:15

Nathan Delfouneso delivers the ball, blocked by Matthew Briggs.

35:23

Giorgos Karagounis takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Header by Chris Baird from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the target.

35:15

The ball is crossed by Matthew Briggs, Stephen Crainey makes a clearance.

34:13

Matthew Briggs crosses the ball.

33:39

The ball is swung over by Sascha Riether, clearance made by Alex Baptiste.

32:13

Sascha Riether crosses the ball, clearance made by Kirk Broadfoot.

30:52

Corner taken by Giorgos Karagounis from the left by-line, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Hugo Rodallega goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

30:20

Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Mladen Petric, Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Matt Gilks makes a save.

30:06

Ashkan Dejagah takes a shot. Alex Baptiste gets a block in.

29:59

A cross is delivered by Alex Kacaniklic.

27:42

A cross is delivered by Neal Eardley, Brede Hangeland manages to make a clearance.

24:40

A cross is delivered by Matthew Briggs.

24:05

Gary Taylor-Fletcher takes a shot. Save by Mark Schwarzer.

23:41

Sascha Riether sends in a cross, Ashkan Dejagah takes a shot. Matt Gilks makes a save.

23:26

A cross is delivered by Stephen Crainey.

22:50

Alex Kacaniklic has an effort from just inside the box that misses to the left of the target.

22:21

The ball is swung over by Alex Kacaniklic, clearance by Isaiah Osbourne.

22:11

Mladen Petric decides to take the corner short.

21:37

Corner taken by Mladen Petric played to the near post, clearance by Nathan Eccleston.

21:28

The ball is sent over by Ashkan Dejagah, clearance made by Kirk Broadfoot.

18:40

Unfair challenge on Giorgos Karagounis by Gary Taylor-Fletcher results in a free kick. Giorgos Karagounis takes the free kick.

17:12

Alex Kacaniklic delivers the ball, save made by Matt Gilks.

15:31

The ball is crossed by Alex Kacaniklic, save by Matt Gilks.

15:18

Mladen Petric produces a left-footed shot from just outside the area that goes wide left of the goal.

14:52

Mladen Petric takes a shot.

11:33

Gary Taylor-Fletcher challenges Brede Hangeland unfairly and gives away a free kick. Brede Hangeland takes the free kick.

10:26

Gary Taylor-Fletcher gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer takes the direct free kick.

10:18

Neal Eardley produces a cross.

9:15

Unfair challenge on Thomas Ince by Matthew Briggs results in a free kick. Nathan Eccleston takes the direct free kick.

8:03

Outswinging corner taken by Thomas Ince from the left by-line played to the near post, Chris Baird manages to make a clearance.

7:57

The ball is sent over by Nathan Delfouneso, blocked by Sascha Riether.

4:04

Chris Basham concedes a free kick for a foul on Giorgos Karagounis. Direct free kick taken by Philippe Senderos.

3:42

Nathan Eccleston takes a shot. Blocked by Philippe Senderos.

3:34

Centre by Thomas Ince, save made by Mark Schwarzer.

3:23

Centre by Thomas Ince, clearance by Brede Hangeland.

0:52

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nathan Delfouneso by Giorgos Karagounis. Stephen Crainey restarts play with the free kick.

0:52

Free kick awarded for a foul by Giorgos Karagounis on Nathan Delfouneso. Direct free kick taken by Stephen Crainey.

0:00

The game kicks-off.

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