1954–55 Blackpool F.C. season
The 1954–55 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 47th season (44th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing nineteenth.
| 1954–55 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Joe Smith |
| Division One | 19th |
| FA Cup | Third round[1] |
| Top goalscorer | League: Stan Mortensen (11) All: Stan Mortensen (11) |
Stan Mortensen was the club's top scorer for the eleventh consecutive season, with eleven goals in all competitions.
Harry Johnston retired at the end of the season after 21 years of service for Blackpool, his only professional club. He remains the club's longest-serving player.
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GR | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | West Bromwich Albion | 42 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 76 | 96 | 0.792 | 40 | |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers | 42 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 62 | 69 | 0.899 | 39 | |
| 19 | Blackpool | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 60 | 64 | 0.938 | 38 | |
| 20 | Cardiff City | 42 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 62 | 76 | 0.816 | 37 | |
| 21 | Leicester City | 42 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 74 | 86 | 0.860 | 35 | Relegated |
Source:
Notes
- Entered competition in third round
References
- Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
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