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List of Blackpool F.C. seasons

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionAug 13, 2026
Entity authorityQ6564095 ↗
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As of 3 May 2025

This is a record of every completed season of Blackpool Football Club in English and European football, from 1896 to 1897, their first season in the Football League, to their current campaign. It details the club's achievements in major competitions and the top scorers in the League for each season.

Note: The 1945–46 post-War season statistics are not recognised officially.

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References

General

Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 978-18-73626-07-8.

"Blackpool". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 14 May 2021.

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