Sky Sports pundits Marlon Harewood and Ian Holloway were left bemused by Blackpool boss Neil Critchley's verdict that his side matched Nottingham Forest despite suffering a 4-1 defeat.
Steve Cooper's side boosted their play-off aspirations with the humbling victory on the seaside thanks to goals from Philip Zinckernagel, a Brennan Johnson brace and Sam Surridge - Callum Connolly scored a late consolation goal for the home side.
The visitors dominated proceedings and were fully deserving of the big win, although Critchley felt his Tangerines side were the "better team" against Forest.