1953–54 Blackpool F.C. season

The 1953–54 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 46th season (43rd consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing sixth.

Blackpool F.C.
1953–54 season
ManagerJoe Smith
Division One6th
FA CupFifth round[1]
Top goalscorerLeague: Stan Mortensen (21)
All: Stan Mortensen (22)

West Bromwich Albion succeeded Blackpool as the holders of the FA Cup. Blackpool were knocked out in the fifth round by Port Vale.

Stan Mortensen was the club's top scorer for the tenth consecutive season, with 22 goals (21 in the league and one in the FA Cup).

Table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
4 Manchester United 42 18 12 12 73 58 1.259 48
5 Bolton Wanderers 42 18 12 12 75 60 1.250 48
6 Blackpool 42 19 10 13 80 69 1.159 48
7 Burnley 42 21 4 17 78 67 1.164 46
8 Chelsea 42 16 12 14 74 68 1.088 44
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

Notes

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  1. ^ Entered competition in third round

References

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