1980–81 Blackpool F.C. season

The 1980–81 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 73rd season (70th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the third tier of English football, finishing second-bottom. As a result, they were relegated to Division Four, the League's basement division, for the first time in their history.

Blackpool F.C.
1980–81 season
ManagerAlan Ball
(succeeded by Allan Brown)
Division Three23rd (relegated)
FA CupSecond round
League CupSecond round
Top goalscorerLeague: Colin Morris (12)
All: Colin Morris (16)
Highest home attendance10,427 (v. Rotherham United, 20 August 1980)

Alan Ball was succeeded as manager during the season by Allan Brown, the Scot's second stint in the role.

Colin Morris was the club's top scorer, with sixteen goals (twelve in the league, one in the FA Cup and three in the League Cup).

Blackpool played local neighbours Fleetwood Town in the first round of the FA Cup. The 22 November tie was originally scheduled to be played at the Fishermen's Highbury Stadium; instead, it was switched to Bloomfield Road, and since Blackpool were the "away" team, they played in their alternative light-blue kit.

Table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or relegation
20 Walsall 46 13 15 18 59 74 −15 41
21 Sheffield United 46 14 12 20 65 63 +2 40 Relegated
22 Colchester United 46 14 11 21 45 65 −20 39
23 Blackpool 46 9 14 23 45 75 −30 32
24 Hull City 46 8 16 22 40 71 −31 32
Source: rsssf.com

References

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  • Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.