| 2024–25 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Simon Sadler | |||
| Head coach | Neil Critchley (until 21 August)[1] Richard Keogh (interim) (from 21 August to 3 September)[1] Steve Bruce (from 3 September)[2] | |||
| Stadium | Bloomfield Road | |||
| League One | 9th | |||
| FA Cup | Second round | |||
| EFL Cup | Third round | |||
| EFL Trophy | Knockout stage | |||
| Top goalscorer | League:Ashley Fletcher Sonny Carey (11 each) All: Ashley Fletcher Sonny Carey (11 each) | |||
The2024–25 season was the 116th season in the history ofBlackpool Football Club, and their second-consecutive season inLeague 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 theFA Cup in the second round, of theEFL Cup in the third round and of theEFL Trophy in the knockout stage.
The club was managed byNeil 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 andAshley Fletcher were the club's top scorers, with eleven goals in all competitions.
Two new signings occurred in June, to become official on 1 July:Jordan Rhodes,[6] who was on loan at the club the previous season, joined on a free transfer, as did fellow strikerAshley Fletcher.[7] They were followed by defendersZac Ashworth andHayden Coulson, the latter of whom was at Blackpool on loan the previous season.
On 8 July, Welsh midfielderLee Evans joined on a free transfer.[8]
The club's first pre-season friendly took place at AFC Fylde on 12 July. The hosts won 3–1, withJake Daniels scoring Blackpool's goal.
A week later, Blackpool playedCádiz CF as part of the club's training stint in Spain. The match finished goalless.
ForwardZak Emmerson joinedFC Halifax Town on a permanent transfer on 23 July. The fee was not disclosed.[9] 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, defenderElkan Baggott joined on a season-long loan fromIpswich 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 toCarlisle United on 2 January, having been unable to establish himself in the team.[10]
On 17 May, Blackpool announced their first four pre-season matches, againstAFC Fylde,Sunderland,Tranmere Rovers andCrewe Alexandra.[11]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 12 July 2024Friendly | AFC Fylde | 3–1 | Blackpool | Medlar-with-Wesham |
| 19:00BST | Report |
| Stadium:Mill Farm Sports Village |
| 19 July 2024Friendly | Cádiz CF | 0–0 | Blackpool | Benalup-Casas Viejas |
| 18:00BST | Report | Stadium:Fairplay Golf & Spa Resort |
| 23 July 2024Friendly | West Bromwich Albion | 1–2 | Blackpool | Walsall |
| 13:00BST | Report | Stadium:West Bromwich Albion training ground Attendance: 0 (Behind-closed-doors) |
| 27 July 2024Friendly | Blackpool | 0–1 | Sunderland | Blackpool |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road |
| 30 July 2024Friendly | Tranmere Rovers | 3–1 | Blackpool | Birkenhead |
| 19:45BST | Report | Stadium:Prenton Park |
| 30 July 2024Friendly | Blackpool | 1–3 | Accrington Stanley | Blackpool |
| 13:00BST | Fletcher 74' | Report | Mooney 32' Woods 43',75' | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 0 (Behind-closed-doors) |
| 3 August 2024Friendly | Crewe Alexandra | 0–2 | Blackpool | Crewe |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:Gresty Road |
Blackpool began their League One campaign with a 2–1 defeat atCrawley 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 theEFL Cup with a 4–0 victory atBurton Albion.Ryan Finnigan (on his debut),Matthew Pennington (2) andLee Evans (first for the club) got the goals, each in the second half.[13] Earlier in the day, strikerDom Ballard joined on loan fromSouthampton. He was recalled to the south coast on 3 January.[14]
A second-successive League One defeat followed at home (3–0 toStockport County) on 17 August. Blackpool dropped to second-bottom in the table.[15] Neil Critchley was sacked four days later, withRichard Keogh replacing him in the interim.
After three years at Bloomfield Road, goalkeeperDaniel Grimshaw joinedPlymouth Argyle for an undisclosed fee on 23 August. The following day, Blackpool drew 4–4 atCambridge United, despite leading 4–1.James Husband scored twice, with the other goals coming fromKyle Joseph and Dom Ballard, his first goal for the club. Blackpool climbed one place to 22nd with the point.
On 27 August, Blackpool reached the third round of the EFL Cup, after a 2–1 victory overBlackburn Rovers atEwood Park.Jake Beesley andHayden Coulson scored the visitors' goals.[16] It was Blackpool's first appearance in the third round since the2018–19 season. Earlier in the day, 22-year-old goalkeeperHarry Tyrer joined on a season-long loan fromEverton.[17]
On 30 August, transfer deadline day, forwardKylian Kouassi joined League TwoSalford City on loan until the end of the season.[18] Right-backOdeluga Offiah arrived at Bloomfield Road on loan fromBrighton 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]
On 3 September, Blackpool beat Crewe Alexandra 4–1 at Bloomfield Road in the group stage of theEFL Trophy, maintaining Richard Keogh's unbeaten start as interim manager. Jordan Rhodes, Sonny Carey andCJ Hamilton (2) got Blackpool's goals.[20] Immediately after the match,Steve Bruce was announced as Blackpool's new head coach.[5]
Blackpool beatExeter 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 strikerJake Daniels was loaned toWarrington Rylands for a month.[22] The following day, Blackpool travelled toCharlton Athletic, and returned north with all three points in a 2–1 victory. Anown-goal from the hosts was followed byAlbie Morgan's first goal of the campaign. The visitors climbed to 13th with the victory.[23]
Blackpool visitedHuddersfield 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, scoring 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 andRob 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]
Blackpool made it seven league games unbeaten on 1 October with a 1–1 draw withLincoln 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]
MidfielderJosh Onomah joined on a free transfer on 3 October. A defeat, the club's first under Steve Bruce, followed atMansfield Town two days later. 2–0 was the scoreline. Blackpool dropped four places to tenth.[28]
After a two-week break Blackpool lost 2–1 at home toBarnsley; 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 atPeterborough 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 wereown-goals by Wigan players.[32]
On 2 November, with Steve Bruce back in the dugout, Blackpool reached the second round of theFA Cup after a 2–0 victory atGillingham, 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 toLeyton Orient atBrisbane Road. They dropped two places to 18th.[34]
On 12 November, Blackpool travelled toHarrogate 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 atBristol Rovers on 26 November, with goals by Dom Ballard and Lee Evans (penalty). Blackpool climbed three places to 16th with the three points.[37]
On 1 December, Blackpool exited the FA Cup after a second-round defeat toBirmingham 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 atReading, 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 toStevenage followed on 21 December, then a 2–1 Boxing Day defeat atWrexham.
On 29 December, Blackpool held table-toppingBirmingham to a goalless draw atSt. Andrew's. The Tangerines dropped to 15th place in the table with the point.
Blackpool rang in 2025 with a 1–1 draw at home toShrewsbury 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 wingerSamuel 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 toChorley,Zac Ashworth toRoss County,Dan Sassi toAFC Fylde,Oliver Norburn toWigan Athletic, Josh Miles toFC United of Manchester,Kwaku Donkor toMickleover and Jordan Rhodes toMansfield 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, forwardNiall Ennis joined on loan fromStoke City until the end of the season.
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 atBurton 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 toRotherham 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 toMansfield 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 toCrawley 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]
On 1 March, Blackpool suffered their first defeat since Boxing Day after a 2–1 scoreline atStockport 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 toPeterborough 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 atOakwell, 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 toCambridge 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 toLeyton 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 atNorthampton Town on 22 March. Ashley Fletcher scored his tenth goal of the season, with Niall Ennis getting the second.[54]
Blackpool beatBolton Wanderers 2–1 at Bloomfield Road on 29 March. Ashley Fletcher and Niall Ennis again got the goals. Blackpool remained 10th.[55]
On 1 April, Blackpool made it five wins from six games with a 3–0 scoreline over fellow play-off candidatesReading. 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 atRotherham 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 forthe 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 careerhat-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 atWigan Athletic on 26 April. Lee Evans, with a second-half penalty, levelled for the visitors, who climbed one place to 9th.[60]
In the final match of the season, Blackpool beatBristol 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:
Twelve players were released:
The club was in discussions with Sonny Carey and Matthew Pennington, while Johnson Opawole was offered a professional contract.[62]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Reading | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 68 | 57 | +11 | 75 |
| 8 | Bolton Wanderers | 46 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 67 | 70 | −3 | 68 |
| 9 | Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 72 | 60 | +12 | 67 |
| 10 | Huddersfield Town | 46 | 19 | 7 | 20 | 58 | 55 | +3 | 64 |
| 11 | Lincoln City | 46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 64 | 56 | +8 | 61 |
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 46 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 72 | 60 | +12 | 67 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 35 | 29 | +6 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 31 | +6 |
Last updated: 30 April 2025.
Source:Soccerway
On 26 June, theLeague One fixtures were announced.[64]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 10 August 20241 | Crawley Town | 2–1 | Blackpool | Crawley |
| 17:30BST |
| Report |
| Stadium:Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 4,718 (754 away) Referee: Sam Purkiss |
| 17 August 20242 | Blackpool | 0–3 | Stockport County | Blackpool |
| 15:00BST | Report | Barry 67' Fevrier 84'Olaofe 90+4' | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 12,567 Referee: Simon Mather |
| 24 August 20243 | Cambridge United | 4–4 | Blackpool | Cambridge |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:Abbey Stadium Attendance: 6,083 (477 away) Referee: Jacob Miles |
| 31 August 20244 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Wycombe Wanderers | Blackpool |
| 12:30BST | 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 liveSky Sports broadcast.[65] | ||||
| 14 September 20246 | Blackpool | 2–1 | Exeter City | Blackpool |
| 15:00BST | Report |
| Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,813 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 21 September 20247 | Charlton Athletic | 1–2 | Blackpool | Charlton |
| 15:00BST |
| Report | Stadium:The Valley Attendance: 14,149 (675 away) Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 24 September 20245[66] | Huddersfield Town | 0–2 | Blackpool | Huddersfield |
| 19:45BST | Report |
| Stadium:Kirklees Stadium Attendance: 17,068 (715 away) Referee: Ben Speedie | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 7 September, but was postponed due to international call-ups.[67][66] | ||||
| 28 September 20248 | Blackpool | 3–0 | Burton Albion | Blackpool |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,168 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 1 October 20249 | Blackpool | 1–1 | Lincoln City | Blackpool |
| 19:45BST | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,528 Referee: Lewis Smith |
| 5 October 202410 | Mansfield Town | 2–0 | Blackpool | Mansfield |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:One Call Stadium Attendance: 8,121 (1,294 away) |
| 19 October 202412 | Blackpool | 1–2 | Barnsley | Blackpool |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,565 Referee: Paul Howard |
| 22 October 202413 | Peterborough United | 5–1 | Blackpool | Peterborough |
| 19:30BST |
| Report |
| Stadium:Weston Homes Stadium Attendance: 6,391 (235 away) Referee: Declan Bourne |
| 28 October 202414 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Wigan Athletic | Blackpool |
| 20:00GMT | Report |
| Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,226 Referee: Farai Hallam |
| 9 November 202415 | Leyton Orient | 3–0 | Blackpool | Leyton |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Brisbane Road Attendance: 8,527 (918 away) |
| 16 November 202416 | Blackpool | 0–0 | Northampton Town | Blackpool |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,873 Referee:Alex Chilowicz |
| 23 November 202417 | Bolton Wanderers | 2–1 | Blackpool | Horwich |
| 12:30GMT | Stadium:Toughsheet Community Stadium Attendance: 22,479 | |||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for liveSky Sports broadcast.[68] | ||||
| 16 November 202411[69] | Bristol Rovers | 0–2 | Blackpool | Horfield |
| 19:45GMT | Report | Stadium:Memorial Stadium Attendance: 6,342 (167 away) | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 12 October, but was postponed due to international call-ups.[70] | ||||
| 4 December 202418 | Shrewsbury Town | 1–2 | Blackpool | Shrewsbury |
| 19:45GMT | Report | Stadium:New Meadow Attendance: 5,251 (251 away) Referee: Matthew Corlett | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 3 December, but was moved due to playing inFA Cup action on the preceding Sunday.[71] | ||||
| 14 December 202420 | Reading | 0–3 | Blackpool | Reading |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Madejski Stadium Attendance: 14,455 (450 away) Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 21 December 202421 | Blackpool | 0–0 | Stevenage | Blackpool |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,610 Referee: Martin Woods |
| 26 December 202422 | Wrexham | 2–1 | Blackpool | Wrexham |
| 15:00GMT | Report |
| Stadium:Racecourse Ground Attendance: 13,313 (1,268 away) Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo |
| 29 December 202423 | Birmingham City | 0–0 | Blackpool | Bordesley |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:St Andrew's Attendance: 27,340 (710 away) Referee: Lewis Smith |
| 1 January 202524 | Blackpool | 1–1 | Shrewsbury Town | Blackpool |
| 15:00GMT |
| Report |
| Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,433 Referee: Adam Herczeg |
| 4 January 202525 | Wycombe Wanderers | 1–1 | Blackpool | High Wycombe |
| 15:00GMT | Report |
| Stadium:Adams Park |
| 18 January 202527 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Huddersfield Town | Blackpool |
| 12:30GMT | 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 liveSky Sports broadcasting.[72] | ||||
| 25 January 202528 | Exeter City | 1–3 | Blackpool | Exeter |
| 15:00GMT |
| Report | Stadium:St James Park Attendance: 6,325 (342 away) Referee: James Oldham |
| 28 January 202429 | Lincoln City | 0–2 | Blackpool | Lincoln |
| 19:45GMT | Report | Stadium:Sincil Bank |
| 1 February 202530 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Charlton Athletic | Blackpool |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,462 Referee: Thomas Parsons |
| 8 February 202531 | Burton Albion | 1–1 | Blackpool | Burton upon Trent |
| 15:00GMT |
| Report |
| Stadium:Pirelli Stadium |
| 11 February 202519[73] | Blackpool | 0–0 | Rotherham United | Blackpool |
| 19:45GMT | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 7 December, but was postponed due toStorm Darragh.[74] | ||||
| 15 February 202532 | Blackpool | 3–3 | Mansfield Town | Blackpool |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Referee: Elliot Bell |
| 22 February 202533 | Blackpool | 3–1 | Crawley Town | Blackpool |
| 15:00GMT | Report |
| Stadium:Bloomfield Road |
| 1 March 202534 | Stockport County | 2–1 | Blackpool | Stockport |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Edgeley Park Attendance: 10,554 (1,119 away) |
| 4 March 202535 | Blackpool | 0–0 | Peterborough United | Blackpool |
| 19:45GMT | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road |
| 8 March 202536 | Barnsley | 0–3 | Blackpool | Barnsley |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Oakwell Attendance: 11,563 |
| 11 March 202526[75] | Blackpool | 2–1 | Cambridge United | Blackpool |
| 19:45GMT | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 11 January, but was postponed due to a frozen pitch.[76] | ||||
| 15 March 202537 | Blackpool | 1–2 | Leyton Orient | Blackpool |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road |
| 22 March 202538 | Northampton Town | 0–2 | Blackpool | Northampton |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 6,714 (511 away) |
| 29 March 202539 | Blackpool | 2–1 | Bolton Wanderers | Blackpool |
| 15:00GMT | Report |
| Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 11,602 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 1 April 202540 | Blackpool | 3–0 | Reading | Blackpool |
| 19:45BST | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,345 Referee: Aaron Bannister |
| 5 April 202541 | Rotherham United | 2–1 | Blackpool | Rotherham |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:New York Stadium Attendance: 9,172 (1,076 away) |
| 18 April 202543 | Stevenage | 1–3 | Blackpool | Stevenage |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:Broadhall Way Attendance: 4,161 (558 away) |
| 21 April 202544 | Blackpool | 1–2 | Wrexham | Blackpool |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 12,266 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 26 April 202545 | Wigan Athletic | 1–1 | Blackpool | Wigan |
| 15:00BST | Report | Stadium:Brick Community Stadium Attendance: 11,176 (1,794 away) |
| 30 April 202542 | Blackpool | 0–2 | Birmingham City | Blackpool |
| 19:45BST | 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 the2025 EFL Trophy final.[77] | ||||
| 03 May 202546 | Blackpool | 4–1 | Bristol Rovers | Blackpool |
| 15:00BST | Report |
| Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,534 Referee: Ben Speedie |
Blackpool were drawn away toGillingham in the first round[78] and at home toBirmingham City in the second round.[79][80]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 2 November 2024First round | Gillingham | 0–2 | Blackpool | Gillingham |
| 15:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 4,403 Referee: Carl Brook |
| 1 December 2024Second round | Blackpool | 1–2 | Birmingham City | Blackpool |
| 13:00GMT |
| Report | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 4,835 Referee: Tom Nield |
On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Blackpool being drawn away againstBurton Albion.[81] In the second round, they were drawn away toBlackburn Rovers.[82][83] In the third round, Blackpool were drawn at home toSheffield Wednesday.[84][85]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 13 August 2024First round | Burton Albion | 0–4 | Blackpool | Burton upon Trent |
| 19:45BST | Report | Finnigan 69' Pennington 76',81'Evans 90+1' | Stadium:Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 1,522 Referee: Matthew Corlett |
| 27 August 2024Second round | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Blackpool | Blackburn |
| 19:45BST | Gueye 21' (pen.) | Report | Beesley 72' Coulson 77' | Stadium:Ewood Park Attendance: 9,418 |
| 17 September 2024Third round | Blackpool | 0–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | Blackpool |
| 19:45BST | Report |
| Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 5,429 Referee: Thomas Kirk |
In the group stage, Blackpool were drawn into Northern Group E alongsideCrewe Alexandra,Harrogate Town andLiverpool U21.[86][87] In the round of 32, Blackpool were drawn at home againstAston Villa U21.[88][89]
| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Blackpool | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 | Advance toRound 2 |
| 2 | L2 | Crewe Alexandra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | |
| 3 | ACA | Liverpool U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 3 | |
| 4 | L2 | Harrogate Town | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 3 |
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 3 September 2024Group stage | Blackpool | 4–1 | Crewe Alexandra | Blackpool |
| 19:00BST | Report |
| Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 1,474 Referee: Martin Woods |
| 6 November 2024Group stage | Blackpool | 0–0 (7–8p) | Liverpool U21 | Blackpool |
| 19:00GMT | Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 1,958 |
| 12 November 2024Group stage | Harrogate Town | 2–2 (4–5p) | Blackpool | Harrogate |
| 19:00GMT | Stadium:Wetherby Road Attendance: 1,343 Referee: Oliver Mackey |
| 17 December 2024Round of 32 | Blackpool | 1–1 (17–18p) | Aston Villa U21 | Blackpool |
| 19:00GMT |
| Report |
| Stadium:Bloomfield Road Attendance: 1,055 Referee: John Mulligan |
| Penalties | ||||
| Date | Pos. | Player | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2024 | LB |  Zac Ashworth (WAL) |  West Bromwich Albion (ENG) | Undisclosed | [90] |
| 27 June 2024 | LB | Hayden Coulson (ENG) | Middlesbrough (ENG) | Undisclosed | [91] |
| 1 July 2024[a] | CF | Ashley Fletcher (ENG) | Watford (ENG) | Free | [7] |
| 1 July 2024[b] | CF |  Jordan Rhodes (SCO) | Huddersfield Town (ENG) | Free | [6] |
| 8 July 2024 | CM | Lee Evans (WAL) | Free agency | — | [8] |
| 8 August 2024 | AM | Elliot Embleton (ENG) | Sunderland (ENG) | Undisclosed | [92] |
| 3 October 2024 | CM | Josh Onomah (ENG) | Free agency | — | [93] |
| 14 January 2025 | CF | Tom Bloxham (ENG) | Shrewsbury Town (ENG) | Undisclosed | [94] |
| Date | Pos. | Player | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2024 | CF | Zak Emmerson (ENG) | FC Halifax Town (ENG) | Undisclosed | [9] |
| 23 August 2024 | GK | Dan Grimshaw (ENG) | Plymouth Argyle (ENG) | Undisclosed | [95] |
| 2 January 2025 | AM | Elliot Embleton (ENG) | Carlisle United (ENG) | Undisclosed | [96] |
| 20 January 2025 | CF | Kyle Joseph (SCO) | Hull City (ENG) | Undisclosed | [97] |
| 9 February 2025 | CB | Takudzwa Gwanzura (ENG) | Norwich City (ENG) | Undisclosed | [98] |
| Date | Pos. | Player | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2024 | CB |  Elkan Baggott (INA) | Ipswich Town (ENG) | End of season | [99] |
| 13 August 2024 | CF | Dom Ballard (ENG) | Southampton (ENG) | 3 January 2025[a] | [100][101] |
| 27 August 2024 | GK | Harry Tyrer (ENG) | Everton (ENG) | End of season | [102] |
| 30 August 2024 | RB | Odeluga Offiah (ENG) | Brighton & Hove Albion (ENG) | End of season | [103] |
| 13 January 2025 | LW |  Samuel Silvera (AUS) | Middlesbrough (ENG) | End of season | [104] |
| 30 January 2025 | CF | Niall Ennis (ENG) | Stoke City (ENG) | End of season | [105] |
| Date | Pos. | Player | To | Until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 July 2024 | LW | Josh Miles (ENG) | Warrington Town (ENG) | 31 October 2024 | [106] |
| 9 August 2024 | RB | Kwaku Donkor (ENG) | Welling United (ENG) | 26 December 2024[a] | [108] |
| 9 August 2024 | RB | Jack Moore (ENG) | Tamworth (ENG) | 8 September 2024 | [109] |
| 30 August 2024 | CF | Kylian Kouassi (ENG) | Salford City (ENG) | End of season | [110] |
| 2 September 2024 | CB | Dan Sassi (ENG) | Rochdale (ENG) | 28 October 2024 | [111] |
| 13 September 2024 | RB | Jack Moore (ENG) | Chorley (ENG) | 1 January 2025 | [112] |
| 20 September 2024 | CF | Jake Daniels (ENG) | Warrington Rylands (ENG) | End of Season[b] | [114] |
| 26 September 2024 | LB | Alex Lankshear (ENG) | Welling United (ENG) | 5 January 2024 | [115] |
| 29 November 2024 | GK | Harvey Bardsley (ENG) | Bamber Bridge (ENG) | 31 December 2024 | [116] |
| 29 November 2024 | CB | Tyler Hill (ENG) | Nantwich Town (ENG) | 31 December 2024 | [116] |
| 14 January 2025 | RB | Jack Moore (ENG) | Chorley (ENG) | End of season | [117] |
| 16 January 2025 | LB | Zac Ashworth (WAL) | Ross County (SCO) | End of season | [118] |
| 16 January 2025 | CB | Dan Sassi (ENG) | AFC Fylde (ENG) | End of season | [119] |
| 17 January 2025 | CM |  Oliver Norburn (GRN) | Wigan Athletic (ENG) | End of season | [120] |
| 24 January 2025 | LW | Josh Miles (ENG) | FC United of Manchester (ENG) | End of season | [113] |
| 28 January 2025 | RB | Kwaku Donkor (ENG) | Mickleover (ENG) | 25 February 2025 | [121] |
| 3 February 2025 | CF | Jordan Rhodes (SCO) | Mansfield Town (ENG) | End of season | [122] |
| 25 March 2025 | CF | Terry Bondo (ENG) | Matlock Town (ENG) | 22 April 2025 | [123] |
| Date | Pos. | Player | Subsequent club | Join date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 2024 | LW | Owen Moffat (SCO) | Greenock Morton (SCO) | 18 June 2024 | [124] |
| 30 June 2024 | DM | Callum Connolly (ENG) | Stockport County (ENG) | 1 July 2024 | [125][126] |
| 30 June 2024 | CB | Marvin Ekpiteta (ENG) | Hibernian (SCO) | 1 July 2024 | [125][127] |
| 30 June 2024 | CF |  Shayne Lavery (NIR) | Cambridge United (ENG) | 1 July 2024 | [125][128] |
| 30 June 2024 | CM | Matty Virtue (ENG) | Fleetwood Town (ENG) | 1 July 2024 | [125][129] |
| 30 June 2024 | CM | Dannen Francis (ENG) | None by 1 July 2024 | [125] | |
| 30 June 2024 | CF | Brad Holmes (ENG) | None by 1 July 2024 | [125] | |
| 30 June 2024 | CM | Donovan Lescott (ENG) | None by 1 July 2024 | [125] | |
| 30 June 2024 | CM | Luke Mariette (WAL) | None by 1 July 2024 | [125] | |
| 30 June 2024 | CB | Will Squires (ENG) | None by 1 July 2024 | [125] | |
| 30 June 2024 | AM |  Tayt Trusty (CYP) | None by 1 July 2024 | [125] | |
| 24 January 2025 | LB | Dominic Thompson (ENG) | — | [130] | |
Players with no appearances are not included on the list
Italics indicate a loaned-in player
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | League One | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Trophy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK | ENG | Richard O'Donnell | 11 | 0 | 6+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | ENG | James Husband | 38 | 3 | 31+3 | 3 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel | 36 | 0 | 13+16 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Matthew Pennington | 28 | 2 | 17+3 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 3+0 | 2 | 3+0 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | GRN | Oliver Norburn | 13 | 0 | 6+2 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | WAL | Lee Evans | 44 | 5 | 39+2 | 4 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+2 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Albie Morgan | 38 | 4 | 35+0 | 4 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | ENG | Sonny Carey | 37 | 11 | 23+10 | 8 | 1+0 | 2 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 |
| 11 | FW | ENG | Ashley Fletcher | 47 | 11 | 32+8 | 11 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 |
| 12 | DF | IDN | Elkan Baggott | 19 | 0 | 14+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 14 | FW | ENG | Tom Bloxham | 13 | 1 | 4+9 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 15 | DF | ENG | Hayden Coulson | 40 | 1 | 25+9 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+2 | 1 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 16 | FW | SCO | Jordan Rhodes | 28 | 3 | 3+18 | 0 | 0+2 | 1 | 1+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 2 |
| 17 | MF | ENG | Josh Onomah | 18 | 1 | 3+12 | 1 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 18 | FW | ENG | Jake Beesley | 27 | 2 | 3+18 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | 3+0 | 1 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 19 | FW | AUS | Samuel Silvera | 15 | 1 | 3+12 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 20 | DF | ENG | Oliver Casey | 48 | 3 | 42+0 | 3 | 2+0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 21 | FW | ENG | Niall Ennis | 18 | 6 | 16+2 | 6 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 22 | MF |  IRL | CJ Hamilton | 36 | 5 | 21+12 | 3 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 2 |
| 23 | DF | ENG | Dominic Thompson | 9 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 |
| 24 | DF | ENG | Odeluga Offiah | 42 | 1 | 40+0 | 1 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 25 | FW | SCO | Rob Apter | 49 | 8 | 39+5 | 8 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 26 | DF | WAL | Zac Ashworth | 13 | 0 | 1+5 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 |
| 28 | MF | ENG | Ryan Finnigan | 15 | 2 | 2+5 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+2 | 1 | 3+0 | 1 |
| 30 | GK | ENG | Harry Tyrer | 41 | 0 | 37+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 |
| 34 | DF | ENG | Dan Sassi | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 39 | DF | ENG | Alex Lankshear | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 40 | MF | ENG | Theo Upton | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 41 | FW | ENG | Terry Bondo | 6 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+2 | 0 |
| 42 | MF | ENG | Spencer Knight | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 44 | DF | ENG | Takudzwa Gwanzura | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 47 | MF | ENG | Jack Richardson | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 48 | MF | ENG | Gabriel Schluter | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| Player(s) who featured while on loan but returned to parent club during the season: | |||||||||||||
| 19 | FW | ENG | Dom Ballard | 22 | 1 | 10+8 | 1 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| Player(s) who featured but departed the club permanently during the season: | |||||||||||||
| 9 | FW | SCO | Kyle Joseph | 29 | 7 | 24+0 | 7 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 14 | MF | ENG | Elliot Embleton | 23 | 1 | 4+11 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 1 |
| 32 | GK | ENG | Daniel Grimshaw | 2 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
