2025–26 Blackpool F.C. season
| 2025–26 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Simon Sadler | |||
| Head coach | Steve Bruce (until 4 October)[1] Ian Evatt (from 21 October)[2] | |||
| Stadium | Bloomfield Road | |||
| League One | 23rd | |||
| FA Cup | Third round | |||
| EFL Cup | First round | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Ashley Fletcher (7) All: Ashley Fletcher (12) | |||
|
| ||||
The 2025–26 season is the 117th season in the history of Blackpool Football Club, and their third-consecutive season in League One, the third tier of English professional football. They are also active in one cup competitions, the FA Cup.[3] They were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the first round and of the EFL Trophy in the second round.
Managerial changes
On 4 October, Steve Bruce was sacked as head coach after 61 games in charge and a 34.4% win ratio.[1] Seventeen days later, former Blackpool captain Ian Evatt was appointed as the new head coach on a three-year contract.[2]
Pre-season
Transfers which were announced in June and became official on 1 July:
- centre-back Fraser Horsfall, having left Stockport County on a free transfer[4]
- fellow centre-back Michael Ihiekwe, joining on a free transfer from Sheffield Wednesday[5]
- midfielder Sonny Carey, signing for Charlton Athletic after rejecting the offer of a new contract from Blackpool[6]
- midfielder George Honeyman, who left Millwall on a free transfer[7]
- goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli, upon the expiration of his contract with Wycombe Wanderers[8]
- defender Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel joined Port Vale[9]
- midfielder Oliver Norburn joined Notts County[10]
- goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell signed for Derby County[11]
On 25 June, forward Jake Beesley joined Burton Albion[12] and defender Matthew Pennington signed for Bradford City,[13] both for an undisclosed fee. The same day, forward Niall Ennis, who had been on loan with the club the previous season, signed from Stoke City for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.[14]
Midfielder Jordan Brown joined from Leyton Orient on 8 July, again for an undisclosed amount.[15]
On 15 July, defender Danny Imray joined on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace.[16]
Another midfielder, Rob Apter, signed for Charlton Athletic on 17 July for an undisclosed fee.[17]
On 18 July, Birmingham City goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell joined on loan until the end of the campaign.
Josh Miles joined Irish club Waterford for an undisclosed fee on 25 July.[18]
Fixtures
The first two pre-season friendlies to be announced was against Squires Gate and AFC Fylde on 12 July.[19] On 5 June, Blackpool announced a home friendly with West Bromwich Albion had been arranged for 19 July.[20] A friendly against Salford City at the Manchester club's Peninsula Stadium was scheduled for 22 July.[21] On 20 June, a fifth friendly was announced against Doncaster Rovers.[22]
A behind-closed-doors friendly against Accrington Stanley was also announced.[23]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 5 July 2025 Friendly | Squires Gate | 1–0 | Blackpool XI | Squires Gate |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: The Brian Addison Stadium |
| 8 July 2025 Friendly | Blackpool | 0–1 | Accrington Stanley | Squires Gate |
| 12:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Blackpool's training ground Attendance: 0 (behind-closed-doors) |
| 12 July 2025 Friendly | AFC Fylde | 3–4 | Blackpool | Medlar-with-Wesham |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Mill Farm Sports Village |
| 15 July 2025 Friendly | Fleetwood Town | 3–0 | Blackpool | Thornton-Cleveleys |
| 11:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Poolfoot Farm Attendance: 0 (behind-closed-doors) |
| 19 July 2025 Friendly | Blackpool | 2–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: Bloomfield Road |
| 22 July 2025 Friendly | Salford City | 0–0 | Blackpool | Salford |
| 19:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Peninsula Stadium |
| 26 July 2025 Friendly | Doncaster Rovers | 1–1 | Blackpool | Doncaster |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Eco-Power Stadium |
Season proper
August
On 1 August, Swedish winger Emil Hansson joined Blackpool on a season-long loan from Birmingham City.[24] The following day, Blackpool began the League One season with a 3–2 home defeat to Stevenage. George Honeyman (on his debut) and Niall Ennis scored the goals for the hosts.[25]
Four days later, the club signed forward Malcolm Ebiowei from Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee.[26]
On 7 August, Blackpool signed Northern Ireland forward Dale Taylor from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee, rumoured to have broken the club's incoming transfer record.[27]
Two days later, Blackpool made it two defeats in as many fixtures, after a 4–1 scoreline at Exeter City. Ashley Fletcher scored his first goal of the season for the visitors, who dropped to 22nd place.[28] Due to a clerical error, resulting in an issue with his registration with the Football League, Dale Taylor was unable to make his debut.[29]
On 12 August, Blackpool exited the EFL Cup at the first hurdle. They lost 1–0 to Port Vale at Bloomfield Road.[30]
Blackpool recorded their first victory on 16 August, a 3–2 scoreline against Huddersfield Town at Bloomfield Road. Niall Ennis, who scored two of the hosts' goals, was sent off late in the first half. Lee Evans scored the other goal for Blackpool, who climbed five places to 17th with the three points.[31]
A third defeat for Blackpool in their opening four league games followed at Mansfield Town on 19 August. Mansfield scored twice in the first ten minutes of the second half to take all three points.[32]
A trip to Plymouth Argyle on 23 August resulted in a single-goal defeat, dropping Blackpool two places to 20th.[33]
Bolton Wanderers visited Bloomfield Road on 30 August, and returned home with a point after a 1–1 draw. Blackpool's goal was an own goal by visiting goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe. The hosts remained 20th in the table.[34]
September
After a two-week break, on 13 September Blackpool lost by a single goal at Northampton Town. They dropped one place to second-bottom, having picked up four points from a possible 21.[35]
Blackpool got their first victory in exactly one month on 16 September, a 5–0 scoreline over Barrow in the League Trophy. Scott Banks (2) and Dale Taylor scored their first goals for the club, with Andy Lyons and Ashley Fletcher scoring the other goals.[36]
A second-successive victory followed on 20 September, a single-goal victory over Barnsley at Bloomfield Road in League One. Jordan Brown's goal came in the eighth minute of stoppage time. Blackpool climbed one place to 22nd.[37]
On 27 September, Blackpool lost 1–0 at Bradford City.[38] This was followed by a 2–2 home draw against Luton Town, despite the hosts having been two goals up inside an hour.[39]
October
On 4 October, AFC Wimbledon beat Blackpool 2–0 at Bloomfield Road. Steve Bruce was sacked as manager shortly thereafter, replaced in the interim by coaches Stephen Dobbie and Steve Banks.[40]
Seven days later, Blackpool lost for the eighth time in their opening twelve league fixtures, this time at Stockport County, leaving them second-bottom in the table.[41]
On 14 October, Blackpool recorded their second-consecutive win in the EFL League Trophy, beating Nottingham Forest Under-21s 2–1 at Bloomfield Road. Emil Hansson and Josh Bowler scored for the hosts.[42]
A draw followed on 18 October, 1–1 at home to Wycombe Wanderers in League One. The visitors equalised twelve minutes into stoppage time.[43]
Ian Evatt was installed as the club's new head coach on 21 October, signing a three-year contract.[44] Four days later, Blackpool beat second-bottom Peterborough United 2–1 at London Road Stadium, with goals by Josh Bowler and Scott Banks.[45] Blackpool switched places in the table with the hosts, leading to Darren Ferguson's dismissal as manager a few hours later.[46]
On 1 November, Blackpool secured a place in the second round of the FA Cup, beating Scunthorpe United at Bloomfield Road by a single Ashley Fletcher goal after 17 minutes.[47]
November
Blackpool continued their 100% start under Ian Evatt with a 3–1 victory over Cardiff City at Bloomfield Road on 8 November. Ashley Fletcher scored twice and Tom Bloxham got the third for the hosts, who climbed two places to 21st.[48]
On 11 November, Blackpool lost 2–1 at Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Trophy, but still progressed to the next stage of the competition after finishing second in the group.[49]
A second-consecutive defeat followed on 15 November, 1–0 at Burton Albion. Blackpool dropped one place to 22nd.[50]
A week later, Blackpool returned from Leyton Orient with a point after Ashley Fletcher's injury-time equaliser in a 1–1 draw. The visitors remained 22nd.[51]
Blackpool lost 3–0 at home to Reading on 29 November. They remained 22nd.[52]
December
Blackpool exited the EFL Trophy in the second round after a 4–2 defeat at League Two Harrogate Town on 2 December.[53]
On 7 December, Blackpool beat Mark Hughes's Carlisle United 4–1 at Bloomfield Road to reach the third round of the FA Cup. Ashley Fletcher (2), Tom Bloxham and Scott Banks scored for Blackpool.[54]
Three days later, Blackpool won 3–0 at Rotherham United, with goals by Danny Imray, Tom Bloxham and Ashley Fletcher. Blackpool remained 22nd.[55]
Blackpool dropped to second-bottom after a 2–2 draw at home to Lincoln City on 13 December. The hosts' goals came from Lee Evans (penalty) and Ashley Fletcher, his twelfth goal of the season.[56]
Competitions
League One
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 30 | −10 | 22 | |
| 21 | Plymouth Argyle | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 32 | −11 | 22 | Relegation to EFL League Two |
| 22 | Exeter City | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 20 | −2 | 20 | |
| 23 | Blackpool | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 30 | −8 | 20 | |
| 24 | Port Vale | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 23 | −10 | 15 |
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[57]
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 30 | −8 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 17 | −2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 13 | −6 |
Last updated: 9 December 2025.
Source: Soccerway
Matches
On 26 June, the League One fixtures were released, with Blackpool hosting Stevenage on the opening weekend.[58]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 2 August 2025 1 | Blackpool | 2–3 | Stevenage | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,090 Referee: Matthew Corlett |
| 9 August 2025 2 | Exeter City | 4–1 | Blackpool | Exeter |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 6,852 Referee: Carl Brook |
| 16 August 2025 3 | Blackpool | 3–2 | Huddersfield Town | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,922 Referee: Elliot Bell |
| 19 August 2025 4 | Mansfield Town | 2–0 | Blackpool | Mansfield |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 7,574 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 23 August 2025 5 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–0 | Blackpool | Plymouth |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 15,322 Referee: David Rock |
| 30 August 2025 6 | Blackpool | 1–1 | Bolton Wanderers | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 11,579 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 13 September 2025 8 | Northampton Town | 1–0 | Blackpool | Sixfields |
| 12:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Sixfields Stadium | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[59] | ||||
| 20 September 2025 9 | Blackpool | 1–0 | Barnsley | Blackpool |
| 12:30 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Referee: Martin Coy | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[59] | ||||
| 27 September 2025 10 | Bradford City | 1–0 | Blackpool | Bradford |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 21,531 Referee: Ben Atkinson |
| 30 September 2025 7 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Luton Town | Blackpool |
| 19:45 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,530 Referee: Martin Woods | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 6 September, but was postponed due to international call-ups in the Luton squad.[60][61] | ||||
| 4 October 2025 11 | Blackpool | 0–2 | AFC Wimbledon | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,906 Referee: Benjamin Speedie |
| 11 October 2025 12 | Stockport County | 1–0 | Blackpool | Stockport |
| 15:00 BST | Olowu 63' | Report | Stadium: Edgeley Park Attendance: 10,091 Referee: Jacob Miles |
| 18 October 2025 13 | Blackpool | 1–1 | Wycombe Wanderers | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 8,876 |
| 25 October 2025 14 | Peterborough United | 1–2 | Blackpool | Peterborough |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: London Road Stadium Attendance: 8,315 Referee: Sam Mulhall |
| 8 November 2025 15 | Blackpool | 3–1 | Cardiff City | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,792 |
| 15 November 2025 16 | Burton Albion | 1–0 | Blackpool | Burton upon Trent |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 4,054 |
| 22 November 2025 17 | Leyton Orient | 1–1 | Blackpool | Leyton |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 8,181 |
| 29 November 2025 18 | Blackpool | 0–3 | Reading | Blackpool |
| 12:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,272 | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was rescheduled for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[62] | ||||
| 10 December 2025 19 | Rotherham United | 0–3 | Blackpool | Rotherham |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 7,367 | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 9 December, but was rescheduled due to Blackpool being involved in the FA Cup on 7 December.[63] | ||||
| 13 December 2025 20 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Lincoln City | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 9,227 |
FA Cup
Blackpool were drawn at home to Scunthorpe United in the first round,[64][65] to Carlisle United in the second round[66][67] and away to Ipswich Town in the third round.[68][69]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 1 November 2025 First round | Blackpool | 1–0 | Scunthorpe United | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 4,503 Referee: Elliot Bell |
| 7 December 2025 Second round | Blackpool | 4–1 | Carlisle United | Blackpool |
| 17:30 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 5,958 Referee: Tom Reeves |
| 10 January 2026 Third round | Ipswich Town | v | Blackpool | Ipswich |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Portman Road |
EFL Cup
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 12 August 2025 1 | Blackpool | 0–1 | Port Vale | Blackpool |
| 19:40 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 2,606 Referee: Simon Mather |
EFL Trophy
Blackpool were drawn against Barrow, Tranmere Rovers and Nottingham Forest U21 in the group stage.[70] After finishing second in the group, they were then drawn away to Harrogate Town in the round of 32.[71][72]
| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2 | Tranmere Rovers (A) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 8 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Blackpool (A) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 6 | |
| 3 | L2 | Barrow (E) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 3 | |
| 4 | ACA | Nottingham Forest U21 (E) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 |
(A) Advance to next round; (E) Eliminated
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 16 September 2025 North Group B | Blackpool | 5–0 | Barrow | Blackpool |
| 19:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road |
| 14 October 2025 North Group B | Blackpool | 2–1 | Nottingham Forest U21 | Blackpool |
| 19:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 960 Referee: Peter Wright |
| 11 November 2025 North Group B | Tranmere Rovers | 2–1 | Blackpool | Birkenhead |
| 19:00 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Prenton Park Referee: Declan Brown |
| 2 December 2025 Round of 32 | Harrogate Town | 4–2 | Blackpool | Harrogate |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Wetherby Road Attendance: 1,372 Referee: Wayne Cartmel |
Transfers
In
| Date | Pos. | Player | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2025 | CF | Niall Ennis (ENG) | Stoke City (ENG) | Undisclosed | [14] |
| 1 July 2025[a] | CB | Fraser Horsfall (ENG) | Stockport County (ENG) | Free | [4] |
| 1 July 2025[b] | CB | Michael Ihiekwe (ENG) | Sheffield Wednesday (ENG) | [5] | |
| 1 July 2025[c] | CM | George Honeyman (ENG) | Millwall (ENG) | [7] | |
| 1 July 2025[d] | GK | Franco Ravizzoli (ARG) | Wycombe Wanderers (ENG) | [8] | |
| 8 July 2025 | DM | Jordan Brown (ENG) | Leyton Orient (ENG) | Undisclosed | [9] |
| 5 August 2025 | RW | Malcolm Ebiowei (ENG) | Crystal Palace (ENG) | [73] | |
| 7 August 2025 | CF | Dale Taylor (NIR) | Nottingham Forest (ENG) | [74] | |
| 1 September 2025 | RW | Josh Bowler (ENG) | Free | [75] |
- ^ The transfer was announced on 3 June, and would become official on 1 July once his contract at Stockport had expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 4 June, and would become official on 1 July once his contract at Sheffield Wednesday had expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 24 June, and would become official on 1 July once his contract at Millwall had expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 27 June, and would become official on 1 July once his contract at Wycombe Wanderers had expired
Out
| Date | Pos. | Player | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2025 | CF | Jake Beesley (ENG) | Burton Albion (ENG) | Undisclosed | [12] |
| CB | Matthew Pennington (ENG) | Bradford City (ENG) | [13] | ||
| 17 July 2025 | RW | Rob Apter (SCO) | Charlton Athletic (ENG) | Undisclosed | [76] |
| 25 July 2025 | CM | Josh Miles | Waterford (IRL) | Undisclosed | [77] |
Loaned in
| Date | Pos. | Player | From | Until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2025 | RWB | Danny Imray | Crystal Palace | 31 May 2026 | [16] |
| 18 July 2025 | GK | Bailey Peacock-Farrell | Birmingham City | [78] | |
| 1 August 2025 | LW | Emil Hansson | [79] | ||
| 1 September 2025 | RW | Scott Banks | St Pauli | [80] |
Loaned out
| Date | Pos. | Player | To | Until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 August 2025 | CB | Dan Sassi | Altrincham | 1 January 2026 | [81] |
| 18 August 2025 | CM | Ryan Finnigan | Walsall | 31 May 2026 | [82] |
| CF | Kylian Kouassi | Cambridge United | [83] | ||
| 13 September 2025 | GK | Harvey Bardsley | Runcorn Linnets | 11 October 2025 | [84] |
| 19 September 2025 | CF | Terry Bondo | Marine | 24 October 2025[a] | [85][86] |
- ^ On 24 October, Bondo was recalled early from his loan at Marine
Released / out of contract
| Date | Pos. | Player | Subsequent club | Join date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | CM | Sonny Carey (ENG) | Charlton Athletic (ENG) | 1 July 2025 | [6] |
| RB | Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (ENG) | Port Vale (ENG) | [87][88] | ||
| CM | Oliver Norburn | Notts County (ENG) | [87][10] | ||
| GK | Richard O'Donnell | Derby County (ENG) | [87][11] | ||
| GK | Mackenzie Chapman | None by 1 July 2025 | [87] | ||
| LW | Jake Daniels | [87] | |||
| RB | Kwaku Donkor | [87] | |||
| CB | Tyler Hill | [87] | |||
| CM | Jaden Jones | [87] | |||
| LB | Alex Lankshear | [87] | |||
| RB | Jack Moore | [87] | |||
| CM | Josh Onomah | [87] | |||
| CF | Jordan Rhodes | [87] |
Statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of match played 13 December 2025
Only players with appearances are included in the list
| 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 | NIR | Bailey Peacock-Farrell | 21 | 0 | 18+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | IRL | Andy Lyons | 19 | 1 | 6+8 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 3+0 | 1 |
| 3 | DF | ENG | James Husband | 4 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Oliver Casey | 21 | 0 | 18+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Fraser Horsfall | 15 | 0 | 9+1 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Jordan Brown | 25 | 1 | 17+2 | 1 | 1+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | WAL | Lee Evans | 23 | 2 | 12+5 | 2 | 1+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Albie Morgan | 14 | 0 | 10+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Niall Ennis | 7 | 3 | 6+0 | 3 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | ENG | George Honeyman | 17 | 1 | 14+0 | 1 | 1+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 11 | FW | ENG | Ashley Fletcher | 24 | 12 | 15+3 | 7 | 2+0 | 3 | 0+1 | 0 | 2+1 | 2 |
| 14 | FW | ENG | Tom Bloxham | 23 | 3 | 12+5 | 2 | 2+0 | 1 | 1+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 |
| 15 | DF | ENG | Hayden Coulson | 22 | 0 | 16+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 |
| 18 | FW | ENG | Dale Taylor | 12 | 1 | 7+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 1 |
| 19 | FW | ENG | Josh Bowler | 14 | 1 | 10+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 1 |
| 20 | DF | ENG | Michael Ihiekwe | 20 | 0 | 19+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 22 | MF | IRL | CJ Hamilton | 25 | 2 | 12+7 | 2 | 0+2 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 |
| 23 | FW | SCO | Scott Banks | 14 | 5 | 1+8 | 1 | 2+0 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 3 |
| 25 | GK | ARG | Franco Ravizzoli | 6 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 |
| 26 | DF | WAL | Zac Ashworth | 17 | 0 | 5+6 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 |
| 28 | MF | ENG | Ryan Finnigan | 3 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 29 | MF | SWE | Emil Hansson | 24 | 2 | 3+14 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 2 |
| 30 | DF | ENG | Danny Imray | 10 | 1 | 7+1 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 37 | FW | ENG | James Butterworth | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 38 | MF | ENG | Harry Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 40 | MF | ENG | Theo Upton | 3 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 41 | FW | ENG | Terry Bondo | 5 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 42 | MF | ENG | Spencer Knight | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 44 | DF | ENG | George Elder | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 |
| 45 | DF | SUR | Ky-Mani Leliendal | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 46 | DF | ENG | Oluchukwu Nwankwo | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 47 | MF | ENG | Jack Richardson | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 |
| 49 | DF | ENG | Derek Oshodi | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| Player(s) who featured but departed the club permanently during the season: | |||||||||||||
| 17 | MF | ENG | Malcolm Ebiowei | 4 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
References
- ^ a b "Club Statement: Steve Bruce". Blackpool FC. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Ian Evatt Appointed Head Coach". Blackpool FC. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ FC, Blackpool (3 April 2025). "2025/26 EFL Schedule Confirmed". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Seasiders Sign Fraser Horsfall". Blackpool FC. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ a b FC, Blackpool (4 June 2025). "Seasiders Bring In Michael Ihiekwe". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ a b FC, Charlton Athletic (6 June 2025). "Sonny Carey Joins the Addicks!". Charlton Athletic FC. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ a b FC, Blackpool (24 June 2025). "Seasiders Sign George Honeyman". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Franco Ravizzoli signs for Pool". Blackpool FC. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Jordan Brown Signs For Pool!". Blackpool FC. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Signing: Ollie Norburn". Notts County FC. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell signs for Derby County". Derby County FC. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Beesley Joins Brewers". Blackpool FC. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Easy decision for Pennington to be a Bantam". Bradford City AFC. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Seasiders Sign Niall Ennis On Permanent Deal". Blackpool FC. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Jordan Brown: Blackpool sign midfielder from Leyton Orient". BBC Sport. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Danny Imray Joins On Loan". Blackpool FC. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "Rob Apter joins the Addicks | Charlton Athletic Football Club". www.charltonafc.com. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ FC, Waterford (25 July 2025). "Josh Miles is a Blue!". Waterford FC. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Fylde Coast Double Header To Kick-Off Pre-Season". Blackpool FC. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ FC, Blackpool (5 June 2025). "Blackpool To Host West Brom In Pre-Season". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ FC, Blackpool (12 June 2025). "Blackpool To Take On Salford City In Pre-Season". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool To Face Doncaster In Pre-Season". Blackpool FC. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ @BlackpoolFC (8 July 2025). "We will take on Accrington Stanley in a behind-closed-doors friendly this afternoon, kick-off 12:30pm" (Tweet). Retrieved 8 July 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ FC, Blackpool. "Blackpool FC". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool 2-3 Stevenage". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ FC, Blackpool. "Blackpool FC". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Dale Taylor: Blackpool sign Nottingham Forest forward for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Exeter City vs Blackpool: League One stats & head-to-head". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ FC, Blackpool. "Blackpool FC". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool 0-1 Port Vale". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool - Huddersfield 3:2". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Mansfield Town 2-0 Blackpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "Malachi Boateng's goal gives Plymouth a first win under Tom Cleverley as they beat Blackpool 1-0". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool 1-1 Bolton Wanderers: League One". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ "Northampton Town vs Blackpool: League One stats & head-to-head". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool vs Barrow: EFL Trophy stats & head-to-head". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool vs Barnsley: League One stats & head-to-head". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ "League One: Bradford City 1-0 Blackpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool 2-2 Luton Town". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ "Steve Bruce: Blackpool sack veteran boss after poor start to season". BBC Sport. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ "League One: Stockport County 1-0 Blackpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest U21: EFL Trophy stats & head-to-head". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers: Grimmer snatches late equaliser for visitors". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ FC, Blackpool. "Blackpool FC". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Peterborough United 1-2 Blackpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Darren Ferguson: Peterborough United sack boss after defeat by Blackpool". BBC Sport. 25 October 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool 1-0 Scunthorpe (Nov 1, 2025) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool 3-1 Cardiff City: Fletcher's brace sees Blackpool maintain revival". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Tranmere Rovers vs Blackpool: EFL Trophy stats & head-to-head". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Burton Albion 1-0 Blackpool: League One match report". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Leyton Orient 1-1 Blackpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "League One: Blackpool 0-3 Reading". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Harrogate 4-2 Blackpool: Horror start sees Seasiders exit EFL Trophy to L2 strugglers". Blackpool Gazette. 2 December 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ Blackpool 4–1 Carlisle United – Sky Sports, 7 December 2025
- ^ "Rotherham United vs Blackpool: League One stats & head-to-head". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool 2-2 Lincoln City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "EFL Regulations Section 3 – The League; subsection 9 – Method of Determining League Positions". English Football League. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "League One 2025/26 fixtures, dates, schedule & how to watch: Luton Town vs AFC Wimbledon season opener live on Sky Sports". Sky Sports. 26 June 2025. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Northampton And Barnsley Fixtures Selected For Sky Coverage". Blackpool FC. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Luton Game Postponed". Blackpool FC. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Luton Town Fixture Rearranged". Blackpool FC. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ "Reading And Wigan Games Moved To Earlier Kick-Offs". Blackpool FC. 29 June 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Rotherham Fixture Rearranged". Blackpool FC. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool To Host Scunthorpe United In Emirates FA Cup". Blackpool FC. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ "Ticket Details: FA Cup First Round". Blackpool FC. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool To Host Carlisle United In Emirates FA Cup Second Round". Blackpool FC. 3 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Carlisle Fixture Selected For TV". Blackpool FC. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool To Travel To Ipswich Town In Emirates FA Cup Third Round". Blackpool FC. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Ipswich Cup Fixture Details". Blackpool FC. 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2025/26 Vertu Trophy". English Football League. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Seasiders To Face Harrogate Town In Vertu Trophy". Blackpool FC. 13 November 2025. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "Vertu Trophy Round Of 32 Confirmed". Blackpool FC. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ "Seasiders Sign Malcolm Ebiowei". Blackpool FC. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Dale Taylor Joins Pool". Blackpool FC. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Josh Bowler Rejoins Blackpool On Permanent Deal". Blackpool FC. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ "Rob Apter Completes Charlton Athletic Transfer". Blackpool FC. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "Josh Miles Joins Waterford". Blackpool FC. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ "Bailey Peacock-Farrell Joins On Loan". Blackpool FC. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Blackpool Bring In Hansson". Blackpool FC. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Scott Banks Join Blackpool On Loan". Blackpool FC. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ "Dan Sassi Joins Altrincham On Loan". Blackpool FC. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Ryan Finnigan Joins Walsall On Loan". Blackpool FC. 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Kylian Kouassi Joins Cambridge United On Loan". Blackpool FC. 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Harvey Bardsley Joins Runcorn Linnets On Loan". Blackpool FC. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Terry Bondo Joins Marine On Loan". Blackpool FC. 19 September 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Terry Bondo Returns From Loan Spell". Blackpool FC. 24 October 2025. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Retained List Confirmed". Blackpool FC. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Jordan Gabriel is a Valiant!". Port Vale FC. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.