| 1978–79 season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Bob Stokoe | |
| Division Three | 12th | |
| FA Cup | Second round | |
| League Cup | Third round | |
| Top goalscorer | League:Derek Spence (16) All:Derek Spence (17) | |
The1978–79 season wasBlackpool F.C.'s 71st season (68th consecutive) in theFootball League. They competed in the 24-teamDivision Three, then the third tier ofEnglish football, finishing twelfth.
Bob Stokoe was installed as manager during the summer, his second stint in the role. He remained in charge for only one season, however.
Derek Spence was the club's top scorer, with seventeen goals (sixteen in the league and one in theLeague Cup).
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brentford | 46 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 53 | 49 | +4 | 47 |
| 11 | Oxford United | 46 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 44 | 50 | −6 | 46 |
| 12 | Blackpool | 46 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 61 | 59 | +2 | 45 |
| 13 | Southend United | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 51 | 49 | +2 | 45 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 45 |