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2024–25 Blackpool F.C. season
116th season in existence of Blackpool F.C. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2024–25 season was the 116th season in the history of Blackpool Football Club, and their second-consecutive season in League One,[3] the third tier of English professional football. They finished in 9th place, with 67 points from a possible 138. They also participated in three cup competitions: they were knocked out of the FA Cup in the second round, of the EFL Cup in the third round and of the EFL Trophy in the knockout stage.
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The club was managed by Neil Critchley,[4] in his second season of his second spell at the club, until 21 August, when he was sacked. Richard Keogh replaced him in the interim. Steve Bruce was appointed as the club's new head coach on 3 September.[5]
Sonny Carey and Ashley Fletcher were the club's top scorers, with eleven goals in all competitions.
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Pre-season
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On 17 May, Blackpool announced their first four pre-season matches, against AFC Fylde, Sunderland, Tranmere Rovers and Crewe Alexandra.[6]
Two new signings occurred in June, to become official on 1 July: Jordan Rhodes,[7] who was on loan at the club the previous season, joined on a free transfer, as did fellow striker Ashley Fletcher.[8] They were followed by defenders Zac Ashworth and Hayden Coulson, the latter of whom was at Blackpool on loan the previous season.
On 8 July, Welsh midfielder Lee Evans joined on a free transfer.[9]
The club's first pre-season friendly took place at AFC Fylde on 12 July. The hosts won 3–1, with Jake Daniels scoring Blackpool's goal.
A week later, Blackpool played Cádiz CF as part of the club's training stint in Spain. The match finished goalless.
Forward Zak Emmerson joined FC Halifax Town on a permanent transfer on 23 July. The fee was not disclosed.[10] Later in the day, Blackpool travelled to West Bromwich Albion. Goals from Sonny Carey and Ashley Fletcher gave Blackpool a 2–1 victory.
On 27 July, Blackpool hosted Sunderland at Bloomfield Road. Josh Clarke's strike for the visitors was the only goal of the game.
Two more defeats followed—at Tranmere and at home to Accrington Stanley—before pre-season was brought to a close with a 2–0 victory at Neil Critchley's former club, Crewe Alexandra.
On 5 August, defender Elkan Baggott joined on a season-long loan from Ipswich Town. Three days later, Elliot Embleton, previously on loan at Blackpool, was signed on a permanent basis on a two-year contract. He was sold to Carlisle United on 2 January, having been unable to establish himself in the team.[11]
Fixtures and results
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 12 July 2024 Friendly | AFC Fylde | 3–1 | Blackpool | Medlar-with-Wesham |
| 19:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Mill Farm Sports Village |
| 19 July 2024 Friendly | Cádiz CF | 0–0 | Blackpool | Benalup-Casas Viejas |
| 18:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Fairplay Golf & Spa Resort |
| 23 July 2024 Friendly | West Bromwich Albion | 1–2 | Blackpool | Walsall |
| 13:00 BST | Report | Stadium: West Bromwich Albion training ground Attendance: 0 (Behind-closed-doors) |
| 27 July 2024 Friendly | Blackpool | 0–1 | Sunderland | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road |
| 30 July 2024 Friendly | Tranmere Rovers | 3–1 | Blackpool | Birkenhead |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Stadium: Prenton Park |
| 30 July 2024 Friendly | Blackpool | 1–3 | Accrington Stanley | Blackpool |
| 13:00 BST | Fletcher  74' |
Report | Mooney 32' Woods 43', 75' |
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 0 (Behind-closed-doors) |
| 3 August 2024 Friendly | Crewe Alexandra | 0–2 | Blackpool | Crewe |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Gresty Road |
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Season proper
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August
Blackpool began their League One campaign with a 2–1 defeat at Crawley Town on 10 August. Ashley Fletcher scored on his debut for the visitors in the 74th minute, having come on as a substitute two minutes earlier.[12]
Three days later, Blackpool reached the second round of the EFL Cup with a 4–0 victory at Burton Albion. Ryan Finnigan (on his debut), Matthew Pennington (2) and Lee Evans (first for the club) got the goals, each in the second half.[13] Earlier in the day, striker Dom Ballard joined on loan from Southampton. He was recalled to the south coast on 3 January.[14]
A second-successive League One defeat followed at home (3–0 to Stockport County) on 17 August. Blackpool dropped to second-bottom in the table.[15] Neil Critchley was sacked four days later, with Richard Keogh replacing him in the interim.
After three years at Bloomfield Road, goalkeeper Daniel Grimshaw joined Plymouth Argyle for an undisclosed fee on 23 August.
On 24 August, Blackpool drew 4–4 at Cambridge United, despite leading 4–1. James Husband scored twice, with the other goals coming from Kyle Joseph and Dom Ballard, his first goal for the club. Blackpool climbed one place to 22nd with the point.
Three days later, Blackpool reached the third round of the EFL Cup, after a 2–1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Jake Beesley and Hayden Coulson scored the visitors' goals.[16] It will be Blackpool's first appearance in the third round since the 2018–19 season. Earlier in the day, 22-year-old goalkeeper Harry Tyrer joined on a season-long loan from Everton.[17]
On 30 August, transfer deadline day, forward Kylian Kouassi joined League Two Salford City on loan until the end of the season.[18] Right-back Odeluga Offiah arrived at Bloomfield Road on loan from Brighton for the rest of the season.
Blackpool drew 2–2 with Wycombe Wanderers at Bloomfield Road on 31 August. The hosts' goals came from Kyle Joseph and Jake Beesley. They climbed one place to 21st with the point.[19]
September
On 3 September, Blackpool beat Crewe Alexandra 4–1 at Bloomfield Road in the group stage of the EFL Trophy, maintaining Richard Keogh's unbeaten start as interim manager. Jordan Rhodes, Sonny Carey and CJ Hamilton (2) got Blackpool's goals.[20] Immediately after the match, Steve Bruce was announced as Blackpool's new head coach.[5]
Blackpool beat Exeter City 2–1 at Bloomfield Road on 14 September, after a 94th-minute winner by James Husband, in Steve Bruce's first game in charge. CJ Hamilton scored Blackpool's first goal. The hosts climbed to 19th in the table with the three points.
Sheffield Wednesday, with a single-goal victory, knocked Blackpool out of the EFL Cup at the third-round stage on 17 September.[21]
On 20 September, young striker Jake Daniels was loaned to Warrington Rylands for a month.[22] The following day, Blackpool travelled to Charlton Athletic, and returned north with all three points in a 2–1 victory. An own-goal from the hosts was followed by Albie Morgan's first goal of the campaign. The visitors climbed to 13th with the victory.[23]
Blackpool visited Huddersfield Town on 24 September, and returned with a 2–0 victory. Kyle Joseph, with his third league goal of the campaign, put the visitors ahead on 31 minutes. CJ Hamilton doubled their advantage five minutes into first-half injury time, netting his fourth goal of the season. Blackpool climbed four places to 9th with the three points.[24]
On 28 September, Blackpool hosted Burton Albion in a League One fixture. They won 3–0, with goals from Odeluga Offiah (his first for the club), Lee Evans and Rob Apter (also his first for the club). Blackpool climbed five places to fourth with the three points, their fourth-consecutive league victory.[25] Steve Bruce won the EFL League One Manager of the Month award for September off the back of the wins.[26]
October
Blackpool made it seven league games unbeaten on 1 October with a 1–1 draw with Lincoln City at Bloomfield Road. Kyle Joseph got Blackpool's goal sixteen minutes from time, his fourth goal of the campaign; Lincoln equalised four minutes into injury time. Blackpool slipped two places to sixth with the point.[27]
Midfielder Josh Onomah joined on a free transfer on 3 October.
A defeat, the club's first under Steve Bruce, followed at Mansfield Town on 5 October. 2–0 was the scoreline. Blackpool dropped four places to tenth.[28] This was followed, two weeks later, by a 2–1 home defeat to Barnsley; Oliver Casey got Blackpool's goal, an equaliser, but the visitors scored the winner in injury time. Blackpool dropped another four places to 14th with the defeat.[29] A minute's applause took place in the fourth minute of the game in memory of the four-year-old grandson of Steve Bruce who died the previous day. Bruce was absent for the fixture.[30]
On 22 October, Blackpool lost a third game in succession, this time 5–1 at Peterborough United. Kyle Joseph scored Blackpool's goal, making him the club's leading goal scorer in all competitions. Steve Bruce was again absent from the game. Blackpool dropped two places to 16th with the defeat.[31]
Six days later, Blackpool drew 2–2 with Wigan Athletic at Bloomfield Road, having gone two goals behind. Both of the hosts' goals were own-goals by Wigan players.[32]
November
On 2 November, with Steve Bruce back in the dugout, Blackpool reached the second round of the FA Cup after a 2–0 victory at Gillingham, one of Bruce's former clubs. Sonny Carey scored both goals.[33]
Blackpool's winless streak stretched to six league games on 9 November, after a 3–0 defeat to Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road. They dropped two places to 18th.[34]
On 12 November, Blackpool travelled to Harrogate Town in the EFL Trophy. The visitors came from two goals down to draw 2–2, with Jordan Rhodes and Ryan Finnigan. They won the subsequent penalty shootout 5–4, winning a bonus point.[35]
Blackpool made it eight league games without a win after losing 2–1 at Bolton Wanderers on 23 November. Kyle Joseph scored the visitors' goal, his sixth of the season. Blackpool dropped one place to 19th.[36]
A victory followed at Bristol Rovers on 26 November, with goals by Dom Ballard and Lee Evans (penalty). Blackpool climbed three places to 16th with the three points.[37]
December
On 1 December, Blackpool exited the FA Cup after a second-round defeat to Birmingham City at Bloomfield Road.
Blackpool travelled to Shrewsbury Town on 4 December, and returned with all three points. The goals came from an own-goal from the hosts and Josh Onomah, his first for the club. The visitors climbed two places to 12th with the victory.[38]
Ten days later, Blackpool made it three consecutive league victories after taking all three points at Reading, with goals from Albie Morgan, Ashley Fletcher and Rob Apter. Blackpool climbed two places to tenth with the win.[39]
A goalless draw at home to Stevenage followed on 21 December, then a 2–1 Boxing Day defeat at Wrexham.
On 29 December, Blackpool held table-topping Birmingham to a goalless draw at St. Andrew's. The Tangerines dropped to 15th place in the table with the point.
January
Blackpool rang in 2025 with a 1–1 draw at home to Shrewsbury Town. Rob Apter scored the hosts' goal. They remained 15th.
Another draw followed at Wycombe Wanderers on 4 January. Kyle Joseph equalised for Blackpool in injury time, his seventh goal of the campaign. The point kept the Tangerines in 15th place.
On 13 January, Australian left winger Samuel Silvera joined on loan from Middlesbrough until the end of the season. The following day, Tom Bloxham joined the club, for an undisclosed fee, from Shrewsbury Town.
Around this time, a slew of loan departures occurred: Jack Moore to Chorley, Zac Ashworth to Ross County, Dan Sassi to AFC Fylde, Oliver Norburn to Wigan Athletic, Josh Miles to FC United of Manchester, Kwaku Donkor to Mickleover and Jordan Rhodes to Mansfield Town.
On 18 January, after a two-week break due to a postponement, Blackpool drew for a fourth-consecutive match, this time at home to Huddersfield Town. Blackpool went two goals up, through Rob Apter and Albie Morgan, but the visitors scored twice early in the second half. Blackpool climbed one place to 14th.[40]
On 20 January, Kyle Joseph joined Hull City, also for an undisclosed fee.
After a month-and-a-half without a league victory, Blackpool secured all three points at Exeter City on 25 January. Their goals, all scored in the first half, came from CJ Hamilton, Tom Bloxham (with a debut goal) and Ashley Fletcher. Blackpool remained 14th.[41] They followed this up three days later with another victory, this time at Lincoln City. Ashley Fletcher and Oliver Casey got the goals for the visitors, who climbed one place to 13th.[42]
On 30 January, forward Niall Ennis joined on loan from Stoke City until the end of the season.
February
On 1 February, Blackpool recovered from being two goals down at home to Charlton Athletic to draw 2–2, with goals from new signings Samuel Silvera and Niall Ennis. Both had come on as second-half substitutes. Blackpool remained 13th with the point. Their unbeaten run stretched to seven league games.[43]
Blackpool drew 1–1 at Burton Albion on 8 February. Albie Morgan scored the visitors' equaliser in stoppage time. They remained 13th with the point.[44]
Another 1–1 followed, this time at home to Rotherham on 11 February.[45] Blackpool climbed two places to 11th with the point.[46]
Blackpool made it nine draws in their last twelve games with a 3–3 scoreline at home to Mansfield Town on 15 February. The hosts' goals came from Sonny Carey, Ashley Fletcher (his sixth of the campaign) and Niall Ennis. They remained in 11th.[47]
On 22 February, Blackpool won their first home game since 28 September with a 3–1 result at home to Crawley Town, despite playing over half of the match with ten men. Niall Ennis scored twice in the first half, and Lee Evans converted a penalty in the second half. Ashley Fletcher was the player dismissed, on 32 minutes. Blackpool remained in 11th place in the table.[48]
March
On 1 March, Blackpool suffered their first defeat since Boxing Day after a 2–1 scoreline at Stockport County. Ashley Fletcher scored the visitors' goal. It was his seventh goal of the season and meant he became the club's joint-top scorer alongside the now-departed Kyle Joseph. Blackpool remained 11th, eight points behind Barnsley but with a game in hand.[49]
A goalless draw followed at home to Peterborough United on 4 March,[50] Blackpool's tenth draw in their last fifteen league games. They dropped two places to 13th with the point.
On 8 March, Blackpool beat Barnsley 3–0 at Oakwell, with Sonny Carey (2) and Ashley Fletcher scoring. Fletcher became the club's top scorer with eight. Blackpool climbed two places to 11th.[51]
Three days later, Blackpool made it three wins out of five with a 2–1 scoreline at home to Cambridge United. Ashley Fletcher and Sonny Carey (three goals in two games) were on the scoresheet for the hosts. Blackpool remained in 11th place.[52]
Blackpool lost at home to Leyton Orient on 15 March. Sonny Carey scored his eighth goal of the season, in the process becoming the club's second-highest scorer behind Ashley Fletcher.[53] They remained 11th.
Blackpool climbed to 10th place after a 2–0 victory at Northampton Town on 22 March. Ashley Fletcher scored his tenth goal of the season, with Niall Ennis getting the second.[54]
Blackpool beat Bolton Wanderers 2–1 at Bloomfield Road on 29 March. Ashley Fletcher and Niall Ennis again got the goals. Blackpool remained 10th.[55]
April
On 1 April, Blackpool made it five wins from six games with a 3–0 scoreline over fellow play-off candidates Reading. Sonny Carey scored two of the goals (bringing his season's tally to 11) and Oliver Casey got the other.[56]
A 2–1 defeat at Rotherham United followed on 5 April. Sonny Carey got Blackpool's goal from the penalty spot and became the club's joint-top scorer alongside Ashley Fletcher. Jake Beesley was dismissed for the Seasiders for a second bookable offence. They dropped one place to 10th.[57]
Blackpool returned to winning ways on 18 April with a 3–1 scoreline at Stevenage. Rob Apter scored each of Blackpool's goals, his first career hat-trick. Blackpool remained 10th.[58]
A defeat followed, 2–1 at home to Wrexham. Rob Apter scored for the hosts, his fourth goal in two games. Blackpool remained 10th, nine points outside the play-off places with nine points left to play for, but had inferior goal-difference to Leyton Orient, the team occupying the final play-off spot.[59]
Blackpool drew 1–1 at Wigan Athletic on 26 April. Lee Evans, with a second-half penalty, levelled for the visitors, who climbed one place to 9th.[60]
May
In the final match of the season, Blackpool beat Bristol Rovers 4–1, with goals from Tom Bloxham, Albie Morgan, Niall Ennis and Ryan Finnigan. They finished the campaign in 9th place, having picked up 67 points from a possible 138.[61]
On 5 May, the club announced its retained list for the 2025–26 season. A contract extension was exercised on one player:
- Jake Beesley
Twelve players were released:
- Mackenzie Chapman
- Jake Daniels
- Kwaku Donkor
- Jordan Gabriel
- Tyler Hill
- Jaden Jones
- Alex Lankshear
- Jack Moore
- Oliver Norburn
- Richard O’Donnell
- Josh Onomah
- Jordan Rhodes
The club was in discussions with Sonny Carey and Matthew Pennington, while Johnson Opawole was offered a professional contract.[62]
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League One
League table
Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[63]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[63]
Results summary
Last updated: 30 April 2025.
Source: Soccerway
Matches
On 26 June, the League One fixtures were announced.[64]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 10 August 2024 1 | Crawley Town | 2–1 | Blackpool | Crawley |
| 17:30 BST |
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Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 4,718 Referee: Sam Purkiss |
| 17 August 2024 2 | Blackpool | 0–3 | Stockport County | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Barry 67' Fevrier 84'Olaofe 90+4' |
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 12,567 Referee: Simon Mather |
| 24 August 2024 3 | Cambridge United | 4–4 | Blackpool | Cambridge |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 6,083 Referee: Jacob Miles |
| 31 August 2024 4 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Wycombe Wanderers | Blackpool |
| 12:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,143 Referee: Darren Drysdale | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[65] | ||||
| 14 September 2024 6 | Blackpool | 2–1 | Exeter City | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,813 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 21 September 2024 7 | Charlton Athletic | 1–2 | Blackpool | Charlton |
| 15:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 14,149 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 24 September 2024 5[66] | Huddersfield Town | 0–2 | Blackpool | Huddersfield |
| 19:45 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Kirklees Stadium Attendance: 17,068 Referee: Ben Speedie | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 7 September, but was postponed due to international call-ups.[67][66] | ||||
| 28 September 2024 8 | Blackpool | 3–0 | Burton Albion | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,168 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 1 October 2024 9 | Blackpool | 1–1 | Lincoln City | Blackpool |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,528 Referee: Lewis Smith |
| 5 October 2024 10 | Mansfield Town | 2–0 | Blackpool | Mansfield |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: One Call Stadium Attendance: 8,121 |
| 19 October 2024 12 | Blackpool | 1–2 | Barnsley | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,565 Referee: Paul Howard |
| 22 October 2024 13 | Peterborough United | 5–1 | Blackpool | Peterborough |
| 19:30 BST |
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Stadium: Weston Homes Stadium Attendance: 6,391 Referee: Declan Bourne |
| 28 October 2024 14 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Wigan Athletic | Blackpool |
| 20:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,226 Referee: Farai Hallam |
| 9 November 2024 15 | Leyton Orient | 3–0 | Blackpool | Leyton |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 8,527 |
| 16 November 2024 16 | Blackpool | 0–0 | Northampton Town | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,873 Referee: Alex Chilowicz |
| 23 November 2024 17 | Bolton Wanderers | 2–1 | Blackpool | Horwich |
| 12:30 GMT | Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium Attendance: 22,479 | |||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[68] | ||||
| 16 November 2024 11[69] | Bristol Rovers | 0–2 | Blackpool | Horfield |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 6,342 | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 12 October, but was postponed due to international call-ups.[70] | ||||
| 4 December 2024 18 | Shrewsbury Town | 1–2 | Blackpool | Shrewsbury |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 5,251 Referee: Matthew Corlett | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 3 December, but was moved due to playing in FA Cup action on the preceding Sunday.[71] | ||||
| 14 December 2024 20 | Reading | 0–3 | Blackpool | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 14,455 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 21 December 2024 21 | Blackpool | 0–0 | Stevenage | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,610 Referee: Martin Woods |
| 26 December 2024 22 | Wrexham | 2–1 | Blackpool | Wrexham |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Racecourse Ground Attendance: 13,313 Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo |
| 29 December 2024 23 | Birmingham City | 0–0 | Blackpool | Bordesley |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 27,340 Referee: Lewis Smith |
| 1 January 2025 24 | Blackpool | 1–1 | Shrewsbury Town | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,433 Referee: Adam Herczeg |
| 4 January 2025 25 | Wycombe Wanderers | 1–1 | Blackpool | High Wycombe |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Adams Park |
| 18 January 2025 27 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Huddersfield Town | Blackpool |
| 12:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,410 Referee: Martin Coy | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[72] | ||||
| 25 January 2025 28 | Exeter City | 1–3 | Blackpool | Exeter |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 6,325 Referee: James Oldham |
| 28 January 2024 29 | Lincoln City | 0–2 | Blackpool | Lincoln |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank |
| 1 February 2025 30 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Charlton Athletic | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,462 Referee: Thomas Parsons |
| 8 February 2025 31 | Burton Albion | 1–1 | Blackpool | Burton upon Trent |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Pirelli Stadium |
| 11 February 2025 19[73] | Blackpool | 0–0 | Rotherham United | Blackpool |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 7 December, but was postponed due to Storm Darragh.[74] | ||||
| 15 February 2025 32 | Blackpool | 3–3 | Mansfield Town | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Referee: Elliot Bell |
| 22 February 2025 33 | Blackpool | 3–1 | Crawley Town | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road |
| 1 March 2025 34 | Stockport County | 2–1 | Blackpool | Stockport |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Edgeley Park |
| 4 March 2025 35 | Blackpool | 0–0 | Peterborough United | Blackpool |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road |
| 11 March 2025 26[75] | Blackpool | 2–1 | Cambridge United | Blackpool |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 11 January, but was postponed due to a frozen pitch.[76] | ||||
| 15 March 2025 37 | Blackpool | 1–2 | Leyton Orient | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road |
| 22 March 2025 38 | Northampton Town | 0–2 | Blackpool | Northampton |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Sixfields Stadium |
| 29 March 2025 39 | Blackpool | 2–1 | Bolton Wanderers | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 11,602 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 1 April 2025 40 | Blackpool | 3–0 | Reading | Blackpool |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,345 Referee: Aaron Bannister |
| 5 April 2025 41 | Rotherham United | 2–1 | Blackpool | Rotherham |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: New York Stadium |
| 18 April 2025 43 | Stevenage | 1–3 | Blackpool | Stevenage |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Broadhall Way |
| 21 April 2025 44 | Blackpool | 1–2 | Wrexham | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 12,266 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 26 April 2025 45 | Wigan Athletic | 1–1 | Blackpool | Wigan |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Brick Community Stadium Attendance: 11,176 |
| 30 April 2025 42 | Blackpool | 0–2 | Birmingham City | Blackpool |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,618 Referee: Martin Woods | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 12 April, but was postponed due to Birmingham's involvement in the 2025 EFL Trophy final.[77] | ||||
| 03 May 2025 46 | Blackpool | 4–1 | Bristol Rovers | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,534 Referee: Ben Speedie |
FA Cup
Blackpool were drawn away to Gillingham in the first round[78] and at home to Birmingham City in the second round.[79][80]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 2 November 2024 First round | Gillingham | 0–2 | Blackpool | Gillingham |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 4,403 Referee: Carl Brook |
| 1 December 2024 Second round | Blackpool | 1–2 | Birmingham City | Blackpool |
| 13:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 4,835 Referee: Tom Nield |
EFL Cup
On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Blackpool being drawn away against Burton Albion.[81] In the second round, they were drawn away to Blackburn Rovers.[82][83] In the third round, Blackpool were drawn at home to Sheffield Wednesday.[84][85]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 13 August 2024 First round | Burton Albion | 0–4 | Blackpool | Burton upon Trent |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Finnigan 69' Pennington 76', 81'Evans 90+1' |
Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 1,522 Referee: Matthew Corlett |
| 27 August 2024 Second round | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Blackpool | Blackburn |
| 19:45 BST | Gueye 21' (pen.) |
Report | Beesley 72' Coulson 77' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 9,418 |
| 17 September 2024 Third round | Blackpool | 0–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | Blackpool |
| 19:45 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 5,429 Referee: Thomas Kirk |
EFL Trophy
In the group stage, Blackpool were drawn into Northern Group E alongside Crewe Alexandra, Harrogate Town and Liverpool U21.[86][87] In the round of 32, Blackpool were drawn at home against Aston Villa U21.[88][89]
Group stage
Source: EFL
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 3 September 2024 Group stage | Blackpool | 4–1 | Crewe Alexandra | Blackpool |
| 19:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 1,474 Referee: Martin Woods |
| 6 November 2024 Group stage | Blackpool | 0–0 (7–8 p) | Liverpool U21 | Blackpool |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 1,958 |
| 12 November 2024 Group stage | Harrogate Town | 2–2 (4–5 p) | Blackpool | Harrogate |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Wetherby Road Attendance: 1,343 Referee: Oliver Mackey |
Knockout stages
| 17 December 2024 Round of 32 | Blackpool | 1–1 (17–18 p) | Aston Villa U21 | Blackpool |
| 19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 1,055 Referee: John Mulligan |
| Penalties | ||||
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Statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of match played 30 April 2025
Players with no appearances are not included on the list
Italics indicate a loaned-in player
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