The 1978–79 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 71st season (68th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the third tier of English football, finishing twelfth.
| 1978–79 season | ||
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| Manager | Bob Stokoe | |
| Division Three | 12th | |
| FA Cup | Second round | |
| League Cup | Third round | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Derek Spence (16) All: Derek Spence (17) | |
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Bob Stokoe was installed as manager during the summer, his second stint in the role. He remained in charge for only one season, however.
Derek Spence was the club's top scorer, with seventeen goals (sixteen in the league and one in the League Cup).
Table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brentford | 46 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 53 | 49 | +4 | 47 |
| 11 | Oxford United | 46 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 44 | 50 | −6 | 46 |
| 12 | Blackpool | 46 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 61 | 59 | +2 | 45 |
| 13 | Southend United | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 51 | 49 | +2 | 45 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 45 |
Source: rsssf.com
References edit
- Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.