New Tangerines boss Michael Appleton had no complaints over the result, admitting his side failed to get over a disappointing first half.
The 46-year old, who is in his second spell at Bloomfield Road after leaving League One side Lincoln in the summer said his players were well off.
“From a result point of view, we probably got what we deserved because of the performance from the first half,” he said.
“It was way away from what I’d expect from any team that I manage in terms of being passive, lacking aggression, being brave and getting on the ball.
“The second half gave me encouragement; I ...