1997–98 Blackpool F.C. season

Blackpool F.C.

1997–98 season
Owner	Owen Oyston
Chairman	Vicki Oyston
Manager	Nigel Worthington
Division Two	12th
FA Cup	Second round
League Cup	Second round
Top goalscorer	League: Phil Clarkson (13) All: Phil Clarkson (18)

The 1997–98 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 90th season (87th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Two, then the third tier of English league football, finishing twelfth.

Gary Megson left the club during the close season, in favour of managing Stockport County. His replacement was Nigel Worthington, who began in a player-manager capacity in his first managerial role.

Phil Clarkson was the club's top scorer, with sixteen goals (thirteen in the league, two in the FA Cup and one in the League Trophy).

Table

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
10	Chesterfield	46	16	17	13	46	44	+2	65
11	Wigan Athletic	46	17	11	18	64	66	−2	62
12	Blackpool	46	17	11	18	59	67	−8	62
13	Oldham Athletic	46	15	16	15	62	54	+8	61
14	Wycombe Wanderers	46	14	18	14	51	53	−2	60

Source:
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).

References

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