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1955–56 Blackpool F.C. season

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Blackpool F.C.
Season 1955-56
League Division One
Manager Joe Smith
League position 2nd
Top goalscorer League: Jackie Mudie (22)
Combined: Jackie Mudie (22)
FA Cup Third round[1]
Highest home attendance
Lowest home attendance
Previous season 1954-55
Next season 1956-57

The 1955–56 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 48th season (45th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing second, their highest finish in the English league system to date, despite losing their final four League games.

Jackie Mudie was the club's top scorer, with 22 goals in all competitions.

Table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Manchester United (C) 42 25 10 7 83 51 1.627 60 Qualification for the European Cup preliminary round
2 Blackpool 42 20 9 13 86 62 1.387 49
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers 42 20 9 13 89 65 1.369 49
4 Manchester City 42 18 10 14 82 69 1.188 46
5 Arsenal 42 18 10 14 60 61 0.984 46
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions

Notes

  1. ^ Entered competition in third round

References

  • Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)