Blackpool, founded in 1887, competes in Championship. Over the past 5 seasons, the club has played 192 league matches, recording 67 wins, 50 draws, and 75 losses, scoring 247 goals and conceding 252.
The club’s record signing is Elliot Grandin (10/11), for a fee of € 1.5M; The record outgoing transfer is Charlie Adam (11/12), for € 8.4M.
The manager with the most matches in charge is Joe Smith, who led the team in 611 games, achieving 258 wins, 143 draws, and 210 losses.
The team’s most frequent opponent is Fulham, with a record of 41 wins, 33 draws, and 37 losses (152 goals for, 142 against). The next most frequent matchup is against Bolton Wanderers, with a record of 30 wins, 23 draws, and 30 losses (113 goals for, 116 against).
Basic Club Information
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| Blackpool | |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Home Stadium | Bloomfield Road (Capacity: 16,220) |
| Manager | Steve Bruce |
| Official Website | https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk |
Blackpool Seasonal League Performance Trends
A visual overview of Blackpool’s seasonal performance indicators — points, goals scored, and goals conceded.
League Performance (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | League Position | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 22위 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 | −6 |
| 24/25 | 9위 | 67 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 72 | 60 | 12 |
| 23/24 | 8위 | 73 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 65 | 48 | 17 |
| 22/23 | 24위 | 44 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 48 | 72 | −24 |
| 21/22 | 16위 | 60 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 54 | 58 | −4 |
Major Titles and Honors
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EFL Trophy: 2 times (Most recent title: 03/04)
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FA Cup: 1 times (Most recent title: 52/53)
Manager Records
| Manager | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Joe Smith | 611 | 258 | 143 | 210 | 42.2% |
| Ron Suart | 373 | 124 | 92 | 157 | 33.2% |
| Simon Grayson | 197 | 73 | 58 | 66 | 37.1% |
| Steve McMahon | 181 | 63 | 47 | 71 | 34.8% |
| Neil Critchley | 171 | 78 | 36 | 57 | 45.6% |
Major Rivalries and Head-to-Head Records (Official League Matches)
| Opponent | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 41 | 33 | 37 | 152 | 142 | 10 | |
| 83 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 113 | 116 | −3 | |
| 77 | 21 | 22 | 34 | 82 | 103 | −21 | |
| 70 | 21 | 11 | 38 | 80 | 123 | −43 | |
| 70 | 15 | 17 | 38 | 86 | 145 | −59 |
Transfer Spending and Income (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | Expenditure | Income | Net Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | € 463K | € 2.3M | -€ 1.8M |
| 24/25 | € 0 | € 700K | -€ 700K |
| 23/24 | € 0 | € 2.8M | -€ 2.8M |
| 22/23 | € 350K | € 2.3M | -€ 2M |
| 21/22 | € 2M | € 0 | € 2M |
A positive net spending (+) indicates higher expenditure than income.
Record Transfers (Incoming)
| Player | Season | Fee | From Club |
|---|---|---|---|
 Elliot Grandin | 10/11 | € 1.5M |  CSKA Sofia |
| DJ Campbell | 10/11 | € 1.5M | |
| Chris Basham | 10/11 | € 1.4M | |
| Tom Ince | 11/12 | € 1.1M | Liverpool U21 |
| Jordan Gabriel | 21/22 | € 875K |
Record Transfers (Outgoing)
| Player | Season | Fee | To Club |
|---|---|---|---|
 Charlie Adam | 11/12 | € 8.4M | |
| Matt Phillips | 13/14 | € 5.8M | |
| Jerry Yates | 23/24 | € 2.8M | |
| Brett Ormerod | 01/02 | € 2.7M | |
| Rob Apter | 25/26 | € 2.3M |
Home Match Attendance (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | Matches | Total Attendance | Average Attendance | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 4 | 43,190 | 10,797 | +12.1% |
| 24/25 | 23 | 221,517 | 9,631 | -9.7% |
| 23/24 | 23 | 245,342 | 10,667 | -9.6% |
| 22/23 | 23 | 271,512 | 11,804 | -2.5% |
| 21/22 | 23 | 278,384 | 12,103 | +28,046.5% |
Blackpool All-Time Record and Key Statistics
| Season | Pos | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Avg Att | Spend | Income | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25/26 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 10,797 | € 463,000 | € 2M 300K | -€ 1M 837K |
24/25 | 9 | 67 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 72 | 60 | 12 | 9,631 | € 0 | € 700,000 | € −700,000 |
23/24 | 8 | 73 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 65 | 48 | 17 | 10,667 | € 0 | € 2M 800K | -€ 2M 800K |
22/23 | 24 | 44 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 48 | 72 | -24 | 11,804 | € 350,000 | € 2M 300K | -€ 1M 950K |
21/22 | 16 | 60 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 54 | 58 | -4 | 12,103 | € 1M 995K | € 0 | € 1M 995K |
20/21 | 3 | 80 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 60 | 37 | 23 | 43 | € 200,000 | € 0 | € 200,000 |
17/18 | 12 | 60 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 60 | 55 | 5 | 4,176 | € 38,000 | € 840,000 | € −802,000 |
16/17 | 7 | 70 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 69 | 46 | 23 | 3,456 | € 0 | € 1 | € −1 |
15/16 | 22 | 46 | 12 | 10 | 24 | 40 | 63 | -23 | 7,051 | € 610,000 | € 0 | € 610,000 |
14/15 | 24 | 26 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 36 | 91 | -55 | 10,453 | € 0 | € 1M 950K | -€ 1M 950K |
13/14 | 20 | 46 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 38 | 66 | -28 | 14,217 | € 580,000 | € 5M 800K | -€ 5M 220K |
12/13 | 15 | 59 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 62 | 63 | -1 | 13,916 | € 250,000 | € 380,000 | € −130,000 |
11/12 | 5 | 75 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 79 | 59 | 20 | 12,764 | € 2M 26K | € 10M 400K | -€ 8M 374K |
10/11 | 19 | 39 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 55 | 78 | -23 | 15,779 | € 5M 425K | € 700,000 | € 4M 725K |
09/10 | 6 | 70 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 74 | 58 | 16 | 8,610 | € 1M 140K | € 1M 200K | € −60,000 |
08/09 | 16 | 56 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 47 | 58 | -11 | 7,842 | € 1M 190K | € 725,000 | € 465,000 |
07/08 | 19 | 54 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 59 | 64 | -5 | 8,860 | € 400,000 | € 60,000 | € 340,000 |
01/02 | 16 | 56 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 66 | 69 | -3 | 5,707 | € 246,000 | € 2M 650K | -€ 2M 404K |
99/00 | 22 | 41 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 49 | 77 | -28 | 4,840 | € 75,000 | € 0 | € 75,000 |
98/99 | 14 | 56 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 44 | 54 | -10 | 5,115 | € 150,000 | € 255,000 | € −105,000 |
