Blackpool host Aston Villa U21 in the Football League Trophy.

Blackpool won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–L–L), scoring 6 and conceding 6.

Aston Villa U21 won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–W), scoring 16 and conceding 15.

The two sides have met 1 time: Blackpool 0 wins, Aston Villa U21 0, 1 draw.