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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 2023:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard O’Donnell | 7 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mackenzie Chapman | – | – | – | – |
| Jack Sims | – | – | – | – |
| Alex Fojticek | – | – | – | – |
| Charlie Monks | – | – | – | – |
| Daniel Grimshaw | 21 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel | 2 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Pennington | 16 (1) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kenneth Dougall | 19 (4) | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Oliver Casey | 17 (1) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dominic Thompson | 8 (1) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daníel Grétarsson | – | – | – | – |
| Andy Lyons | 9 (4) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| James Husband | 22 (0) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sky Sinclair | – | – | – | – |
| Kevin Stewart | – | – | – | – |
| Jack Moore | – | – | – | – |
| Will Squires | 2 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnson Opawole | – | – | – | – |
| Josh Nyame | – | – | – | – |
| Callum Connolly | 13 (4) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kwaku Poku Agyeman Donkor | 0 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Norburn | 13 (1) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Lewis Fiorini | – | – | – | – |
| Albie Morgan | 12 (11) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Karamoko Dembele | 10 (6) | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Sonny Carey | 17 (7) | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | 4 (5) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christopher Hamilton | 21 (1) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Antwi | – | – | – | – |
| Tashan Oakley-Boothe | 6 (3) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Douglas Tharme | 3 (1) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Bridcutt | – | – | – | – |
| Luke Mariette | 1 (1) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bradley Holmes | – | – | – | – |
| Joe Strawn | – | – | – | – |
| Dannen Francis | – | – | – | – |
| Tayt-Lemar Trusty | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Trybull | 0 (1) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donovan Lescott | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jensen Weir | 9 (5) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Daniels | – | – | – | – |
Strikers
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Dale | 14 (8) | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Oliver Sarkic | – | – | – | – |
| Kyle Joseph | 0 (6) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shayne Lavery | 8 (7) | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kylian Kouassi | 7 (5) | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Beesley | 15 (1) | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Gary Madine | – | – | – | – |
| Bradley Holmes | – | – | – | – |
| Jaden Jones | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Miles | 1 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 16 (1) | 13 | 2 | 0 |
Current Blackpool Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Critchley | 23/05/2023 | 02/12/2023 | 193 |
Blackpool Upcoming Fixtures
| Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 09 15:00 | Carlisle | Home | |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Cambridge Utd | Away | |
| Tue 19 19:45 | Forest Green | Home | |
| Sat 23 15:00 | Bristol Rovers | Home | |
| Tue 26 15:00 | Burton Albion | Away | |
| Fri 29 19:45 | Port Vale | Away | |
| January | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | Lincoln City | Home | |
| Sat 06 15:00 | Leyton Orient | Away | |
| Tue 09 | Burton Albion | Home | |
| Sat 13 15:00 | Exeter | Home | |
| Sat 20 15:00 | Bristol Rovers | Away | |
| Sat 27 15:00 | Charlton | Home | |
| February | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | Stevenage | Away | |
| Sat 10 15:00 | Oxford Utd | Home | |
| Tue 13 19:45 | Cheltenham | Away | |
| Sat 17 15:00 | Peterborough | Away | |
| Sat 24 15:00 | Bolton | Home | |
| March | |||
| Sat 02 15:00 | Shrewsbury | Away | |
| Sat 09 15:00 | Portsmouth | Home | |
| Tue 12 19:45 | Northampton | Away | |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Wigan | Away | |
| Sat 23 15:00 | Fleetwood Town | Home | |
| Fri 29 15:00 | Derby | Away | |
| April | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | Wycombe | Home | |
| Sat 06 15:00 | Cambridge Utd | Home | |
| Sat 13 15:00 | Carlisle | Away | |
| Sat 20 15:00 | Barnsley | Home | |
| Sat 27 15:00 | Reading | Away |
Blackpool Previous Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2023 | Blackpool v Burton Albion | W | 2-0 | League One |
| 08 Aug 2023 | Derby County v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Cup |
| 12 Aug 2023 | Exeter City v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League One |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Blackpool v Port Vale | D | 0-0 | League One |
| 19 Aug 2023 | Blackpool v Leyton Orient | D | 0-0 | League One |
| 26 Aug 2023 | Lincoln City v Blackpool | L | 3-0 | League One |
| 29 Aug 2023 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackpool | L | 5-0 | League Cup |
| 02 Sep 2023 | Blackpool v Wigan Athletic | W | 2-1 | League One |
| 05 Sep 2023 | Barrow v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | Football League Trophy |
| 16 Sep 2023 | Wycombe Wanderers v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League One |
| 23 Sep 2023 | Blackpool v Reading | W | 4-1 | League One |
| 30 Sep 2023 | Barnsley v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League One |
| 03 Oct 2023 | Blackpool v Derby County | L | 1-3 | League One |
| 07 Oct 2023 | Charlton Athletic v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League One |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Blackpool v Liverpool Academy | W | 5-2 | Football League Trophy |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Blackpool v Stevenage | W | 3-0 | League One |
| 21 Oct 2023 | Oxford United v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League One |
| 24 Oct 2023 | Blackpool v Cheltenham Town | W | 3-2 | League One |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Blackpool v Peterborough United | L | 2-4 | League One |
| 01 Nov 2023 | Fleetwood Town v Blackpool | D | 3-3 | League One |
| 04 Nov 2023 | Bromley v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | FA Cup |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League One |
| 14 Nov 2023 | Blackpool v Morecambe | W | 2-1 | Football League Trophy |
| 18 Nov 2023 | Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town | W | 4-0 | League One |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Portsmouth v Blackpool | W | 0-4 | League One |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Blackpool v Northampton Town | L | 1-2 | League One |
| 05 Dec 2023 | Blackpool v Barnsley | W | 2-1 | Football League Trophy |
| 09 Dec 2023 | Blackpool v Carlisle United | League One |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/05/2023 – 30/06/2027 | 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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