Ian Evatt acknowledges Blackpool are aiming to avoid an FA Cup upset for the second consecutive stage - but hopes a win next month could see them looking to cause a shock in round three.

Having required extra time to win at National League club Hornchurch in round one last weekend, Monday’s draw for round two handed the Seasiders a trip to National League South side Salisbury.

While the TV picks for round two were yet to be confirmed at the time of writing, it would be a surprise if Evatt’s players were to be overlooked for a tie due to be played between December 4-7.

Blackpool’s head coach said: “It’s a game that’s obviously going to be a similar test to what we had at Hornchurch.

“The FA Cup is almost set up for giantkillings and minnows but we have an opportunity to get to the third round where we could become the minnows and the underdogs.

“They are all banana skins. You’ve seen over the weekend that crazy things can happen in the FA Cup but, thankfully, cup football is about getting the job done on the day and we managed to do that.”

This week also saw confirmation that Blackpool had reached the last 32 of the Jersey Mike’s Trophy.

Wigan Athletic’s victory against Crewe Alexandra guaranteed the Seasiders second place in Northern Group B behind the Latics, giving them progression into the knockout stages.

The draw for the last 32 is due to be in a fortnight’s time once the final round of group stage games are played on Tuesday, November 24.

While the Trophy has had its share of detractors since allowing Premier League and Championship Academy teams to enter, Evatt - who won it with Bolton Wanderers in 2022/23 - wants to take Blackpool as deep as possible.

“We want to fight on as many fronts as we can,” he added.

“It’s great we’ve got the ability to compete in two cup competitions.

“I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but, as someone who won that competition, when you get to Wembley and the later stages, it becomes really exciting and we want to give our fans something to shout about.

“A trip to Wembley will always do that, so we will try and give it the respect it deserves and continue our progress.”