2020–21 Blackpool F.C. season
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The 2020–21 Blackpool F.C. season was the club's 112th season in the English Football League, and their fourth-consecutive season in League One, the third tier of the Football League. The season covers the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
2020–21 season | ||||
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Owner and chairman | Simon Sadler | |||
Head coach | Neil Critchley | |||
Stadium | Bloomfield Road | |||
League One | 3rd (promoted via play-offs) | |||
FA Cup | Fourth round | |||
EFL Cup | First round | |||
EFL Trophy | Second round | |||
Top goalscorer | League: Jerry Yates (20 goals) All: Jerry Yates (23 goals) | |||
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Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup. They were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the first round and the EFL Trophy in the second round. In the third round of the FA Cup, Blackpool defeated Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on penalties, giving the Seasiders a first FA Cup win over top-flight opposition since they beat Burnley 45 years prior.[1] They were knocked out by Brighton in the following round.
The club finished third in League One and won promotion to the EFL Championship via the play-offs after a six-year absence.[2]
It was head coach Neil Critchley's first full season in charge.