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When Blackpool, Preston North End and Burnley will discover their EFL Cup second round opponents Blackpool will discover their EFL Cup second round opponent this evening. Blackpool booked their place in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday afternoon. The Seasiders claimed a 3-1 victory over Grimsby Town at Blundell Park to start the new EFL season on a positive note. Niall Ennis’ early opener gave Ian Evatt’s side the advantage in the tie, with Josh Bowler and Kylian Kouassi ensuring the win with second half goals either side of one from Harvey Rodgers. Bailey Peacock-Farrell was chiefly responsible for getting the Fylde Coast outfit through with a number of impressive saves, before being beaten in stoppage time. Subscribe now for HALF PRICE and catch every minute of our Seasiders coverage this season - from pre-season to the final whistle. Click here Elsewhere, a number of Blackpool’s Lancashire rivals also progressed. Burnley and Preston North End both needed pens to get through after 1-1 draws with Notts County and Huddersfield Town respectively. Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers came from behind to beat Gary Bowyer’s Burton Albion 2-1 at the Pirelli Stadium. League Two outfit Fleetwood Town beat Chesterfield 1-0, but Accrington Stanley were defeated 2-1 by Crewe. The next round of the competition takes place on the week commencing August 24, following the first two rounds of league action. Clubs will discover their opponents this evening at around 7.20pm, with the draw taking place live on Sky Sports ahead of the broadcaster’s coverage of the Devon derby between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City at Home Park.