Accrington beat Blackpool 4-2 on penalties to earn a thrilling win in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

Simon Gillett headed Blackpool in front on 31 minutes, but Ian Craney equalised for Stanley just before half-time.

Shaun Barker headed home to restore the Seasiders' lead, only for Andy Todd to fire an equaliser - then Paul Mullin flicked in to put Stanley 3-2 ahead.

Ben Burgess hit a penalty, then headed home to put Blackpool ahead but Robbie Williams' drive forced a shoot-out.

Accrington Stanley: Elliot, Cavanagh, Williams, Welch (Edwards 55), Richardson, Todd, Proctor, Craney, Harris, Doherty (Mangan 90), Mullin (Brown 90).
Subs Not Used: Dubourdeau, N'da.

Booked: Harris, Richardson.

Goals: Craney 44, Todd 59, Mullin 65, Williams 90.

Blackpool: Evans, Joseph, Barker, Evatt, Dickinson, Forbes (Burgess 61), Bean (Donnelly 36), Jorgensen, Gillett, Parker, Blinkhorn.
Subs Not Used: Clancy, Tierney, Burns.

Goals: Gillett 31, Barker 54, Burgess 75 pen, 85.

Att: 1,344.