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Blackpool FC is a professional football club that play in the Championship which is the second tier of English Football. Managed by Stephen Dobbie who is currently the interim head coach after the sacking of Mick McCarthy.
In our Blackpool Football Club guide, we showcase all of the important information from the squad, upcoming fixtures and results, and also the heritage of Blackpool Football Club.
Contents
- Blackpool Registered Squad
- Goal Keepers
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Strikers
- Current Blackpool Manager
- Blackpool Upcoming Fixtures
- Blackpool Previous Results
- Popular Questions
- When was Blackpool Football Club founded?
- What is the nickname of Blackpool Football Club?
- What is the most significant achievement of Blackpool Football Club?
- Manager History
- Blackpool Trophies
- Summary
- Other Championship League Teams
Blackpool Registered Squad
Here is a list of the registered squad for Blackpool 2024:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard O’Donnell | 4 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mackenzie Chapman | – | – | – | – |
| Harry Tyrer | 2 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Fojticek | – | – | – | – |
| Charlie Monks | – | – | – | – |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel | 3 (2) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Matthew Pennington | 6 (0) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenneth Dougall | – | – | – | – |
| Hayden Coulson | 3 (3) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dominic Ballard | 3 (2) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oliver Casey | 5 (1) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Daníel Grétarsson | – | – | – | – |
| Dominic Thompson | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy Lyons | – | – | – | – |
| James Husband | 6 (1) | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Zachary Ashworth | 3 (2) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sky Sinclair | – | – | – | – |
| Kevin Stewart | – | – | – | – |
| Johnson Opawole | – | – | – | – |
| Elkan Baggott | 3 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Nyame | – | – | – | – |
| Callum Connolly | – | – | – | – |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Norburn | 6 (1) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Lee Evans | 5 (2) | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Albie Morgan | – | – | – | – |
| Sonny Carey | 4 (2) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christopher Hamilton | 5 (1) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Odeluga Offiah | 1 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Apter | 5 (2) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Finnigan | 2 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Bridcutt | – | – | – | – |
| Bradley Holmes | – | – | – | – |
| Alex Lankshear | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Upton | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Strawn | – | – | – | – |
| Dannen Francis | – | – | – | – |
| Spencer Knight | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tayt-Lemar Trusty | – | – | – | – |
| Tom Trybull | – | – | – | – |
| Donovan Lescott | – | – | – | – |
| Jake Daniels | – | – | – | – |
| Elliot Embleton | 3 (5) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Strikers
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Joseph | 6 (1) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 5 (2) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Beesley | 3 (3) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Jones | – | – | – | – |
| Jordan Rhodes | 2 (4) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Current Blackpool Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bruce | 03/09/2024 | 17 Sep, 2024 | 14 |
Blackpool Upcoming Fixtures
| Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 21 15:00 | Charlton | Away | |
| Tue 24 19:45 | Huddersfield | Away | |
| Sat 28 15:00 | Burton Albion | Home | |
| October | |||
| Tue 01 19:45 | Lincoln City | Home | |
| Sat 05 15:00 | Mansfield | Away | |
| Tue 08 | Liverpool U21 | Home | |
| Sat 12 15:00 | Bristol Rovers | Away | |
| Sat 19 15:00 | Barnsley | Home | |
| Tue 22 19:45 | Peterborough | Away | |
| Mon 28 19:00 | Wigan | Home | |
| November | |||
| Sat 09 15:00 | Leyton Orient | Away | |
| Tue 12 19:00 | Harrogate Town | Away | |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Northampton | Home | |
| Sat 23 12:30 | Bolton | Away | |
| December | |||
| Tue 03 19:45 | Shrewsbury | Away | |
| Sat 07 15:00 | Rotherham | Home | |
| Sat 14 15:00 | Reading | Away | |
| Sat 21 15:00 | Stevenage | Home | |
| Thu 26 15:00 | Wrexham | Away | |
| Sun 29 15:00 | Birmingham | Away | |
| January | |||
| Wed 01 15:00 | Shrewsbury | Home | |
| Sat 04 15:00 | Wycombe | Away | |
| Sat 11 15:00 | Cambridge Utd | Home | |
| Sat 18 15:00 | Huddersfield | Home | |
| Sat 25 15:00 | Exeter | Away | |
| Tue 28 19:45 | Lincoln City | Away | |
| February | |||
| Sat 01 15:00 | Charlton | Home | |
| Sat 08 15:00 | Burton Albion | Away | |
| Sat 15 15:00 | Mansfield | Home | |
| Sat 22 15:00 | Crawley Town | Home | |
| March | |||
| Sat 01 15:00 | Stockport | Away | |
| Tue 04 19:45 | Peterborough | Home | |
| Sat 08 15:00 | Barnsley | Away | |
| Sat 15 15:00 | Leyton Orient | Home | |
| Sat 22 15:00 | Northampton | Away | |
| Sat 29 15:00 | Bolton | Home | |
| April | |||
| Tue 01 19:45 | Reading | Home | |
| Sat 05 15:00 | Rotherham | Away | |
| Sat 12 15:00 | Birmingham | Home | |
| Fri 18 15:00 | Stevenage | Away | |
| Mon 21 15:00 | Wrexham | Home | |
| Sat 26 15:00 | Wigan | Away | |
| May | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | Bristol Rovers | Home |
Blackpool Previous Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2024 | Crawley Town v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League One |
| 13 Aug 2024 | Burton Albion v Blackpool | W | 0-4 | League Cup |
| 17 Aug 2024 | Blackpool v Stockport County | L | 0-3 | League One |
| 24 Aug 2024 | Cambridge United v Blackpool | D | 4-4 | League One |
| 27 Aug 2024 | Blackburn Rovers v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League Cup |
| 31 Aug 2024 | Blackpool v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League One |
| 03 Sep 2024 | Blackpool v Crewe Alexandra | W | 4-1 | Football League Trophy |
| 14 Sep 2024 | Blackpool v Exeter City | W | 2-1 | League One |
| 17 Sep 2024 | Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup |
Popular Questions
When was Blackpool Football Club founded?
Blackpool Football Club was founded on July 26, 1887.
What is the nickname of Blackpool Football Club?
The nickname of Blackpool Football Club is “The Seasiders.”
What is the most significant achievement of Blackpool Football Club?
Blackpool Football Club’s most significant achievement was winning the 1953 FA Cup Final against Bolton Wanderers, famously known as “The Matthews Final” due to the outstanding performance of Stanley Matthews, who helped Blackpool win 4-3 after being down 1-3 at half-time.
Manager History
| Period | Manager | Country | born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2024 – 30/06/2025 | Steve Bruce | England | 31/12/1960 |
| 21/08/2024 – 03/09/2024 | Richard Keogh | Ireland | 11/08/1986 |
| 23/05/2023 – 20/08/2024 | Neil Critchley | England | 18/10/1978 |
| 08/04/2023 – 22/05/2023 | Stephen Dobbie | Scotland | 05/12/1982 |
| 19/01/2023 – 08/04/2023 | Mick McCarthy | Ireland | 07/02/1959 |
| 17/06/2022 – 18/01/2023 | Michael Appleton | England | 04/12/1975 |
| 02/03/2020 – 01/06/2022 | Neil Critchley | England | 18/10/1978 |
| 13/02/2020 – 01/03/2020 | David Dunn | England | 27/12/1979 |
| 06/07/2019 – 12/02/2020 | Simon Grayson | England | 16/12/1969 |
| 06/08/2018 – 30/06/2019 | Terry McPhillips | England | 01/10/1968 |
| 01/07/2016 – 06/08/2018 | Gary Bowyer | England | 26/06/1971 |
| 01/07/2015 – 30/06/2016 | Neil McDonald | England | 02/11/1965 |
| 30/10/2014 – 09/05/2015 | Lee Clark | England | 27/10/1972 |
| 28/10/2014 – 29/10/2014 | Noel Blake | England | 12/01/1962 |
| 01/07/2014 – 27/10/2014 | José Riga | Belgium | 30/07/1957 |
| 22/01/2014 – 30/06/2014 | Barry Ferguson | Scotland | 02/02/1978 |
| 18/02/2013 – 21/01/2014 | Paul Ince | England | 21/10/1967 |
| 11/01/2013 – 17/02/2013 | Steve Thompson | England | 02/11/1964 |
| 07/11/2012 – 10/01/2013 | Michael Appleton | England | 04/12/1975 |
| 03/11/2012 – 06/11/2012 | Steve Thompson | England | 02/11/1964 |
| 21/05/2009 – 02/11/2012 | Ian Holloway | England | 12/03/1963 |
| 23/12/2008 – 18/05/2009 | Tony Parkes | England | 05/05/1949 |
| 29/11/2005 – 22/12/2008 | Simon Grayson | England | 16/12/1969 |
| 26/11/2005 – 26/11/2005 | Simon Grayson | England | 16/12/1969 |
| 01/07/2004 – 19/11/2005 | Colin Hendry | Scotland | 07/12/1965 |
| 07/01/2000 – 06/06/2004 | Steve McMahon | England | 20/08/1961 |
| 01/07/1997 – 23/12/1999 | Nigel Worthington | Northern Ireland | 04/11/1961 |
| 01/07/1996 – 30/06/1997 | Gary Megson | England | 02/05/1959 |
| 01/07/1994 – 29/05/1996 | Sam Allardyce | England | 19/10/1954 |
| 30/11/1990 – 30/06/1994 | Billy Ayre | England | 07/05/1952 |
| 20/05/1989 – 30/04/1990 | Jimmy Mullen | England | 08/11/1952 |
| 01/06/1982 – 28/03/1989 | Sam Ellis | England | 12/09/1946 |
| 01/07/1981 – 30/06/1982 | Allan Brown | Scotland | 12/10/1926 |
| 01/07/1980 – 28/02/1981 | Alan Ball | England | 12/05/1945 |
| 19/09/1979 – 01/02/1980 | Stan Ternent | England | 16/06/1946 |
| 01/07/1978 – 30/06/1979 | Bob Stokoe | England | 21/09/1930 |
| 01/07/1976 – 30/06/1978 | Allan Brown | Scotland | 12/10/1926 |
| 01/07/1972 – 30/06/1976 | Harry Potts | England | 22/10/1920 |
| 26/10/1970 – 20/12/1970 | Jimmy Meadows | England | 21/07/1931 |
| 01/07/1970 – 30/06/1972 | Bob Stokoe | England | 21/09/1930 |
| 01/07/1969 – 30/09/1970 | Les Shannon | England | 12/03/1926 |
| 01/02/1967 – 15/04/1969 | Stan Mortensen | England | 26/05/1921 |
| 01/07/1958 – 30/06/1967 | Ron Suart | England | 18/11/1920 |
| 01/07/1935 – 30/06/1958 | Joe Smith | England | 25/06/1889 |
| 01/07/1930 – 30/06/1933 | Harold Evans | England | |
| 01/07/1927 – 30/06/1928 | Sydney Beaumont | England | 08/10/1884 |
| 06/10/1923 – 30/06/1927 | Frank Buckley | England | 03/10/1882 |
| 01/07/1903 – 30/06/1909 | Tom Barcroft | England | 00/00/1870 |
Blackpool Trophies
| Honour | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| League Division Two | Champion | 1929-30 |
| League Division Two | Runner-up | 1936-37 |
| FA Cup | Runner-up | 1947-48 |
| FA Cup | Runner-up | 1950-51 |
| FA Cup | Winner | 1952-53 |
| League Division One | Runner-up | 1955-56 |
| League Division Two | Runner-up | 1969-70 |
| Anglo-Italian Cup | Winner | 1971 |
| Anglo-Italian Cup | Runner-up | 1972 |
| League Division Four | Runner-up | 1984-85 |
| Football League Trophy | Winner | 2001-02 |
| Football League Trophy | Winner | 2003-04 |
Summary
Blackpool Football Club is a professional football team based in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. The club was founded in 1887 and currently plays in League One, the third tier of the English football league system.
Over the years, Blackpool has adopted various styles of play depending on the manager and players at the time. However, they are generally known for their attacking style of play and emphasis on possession-based football. They tend to play with a high tempo, pressing opponents and looking to move the ball quickly through the midfield.
Overall, Blackpool Football Club has a rich history and a reputation for playing an exciting brand of football that is focused on attacking play and keeping possession of the ball.
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