1955–56 Blackpool F.C. season
| 1955–56 season | ||
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| Manager | Joe Smith | |
| Division One | 2nd | |
| FA Cup | Third round[1] | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Jackie Mudie (22) All: Jackie Mudie (22) | |
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The 1955–56 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 48th season (45th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing second, their highest finish in the English league system to date, despite losing their final four League games.
Jackie Mudie was the club's top scorer, with 22 goals in all competitions.
Table
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United (C) | 42 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 83 | 51 | 1.627 | 60 | Qualification for the European Cup preliminary round |
| 2 | Blackpool | 42 | 20 | 9 | 13 | 86 | 62 | 1.387 | 49 | |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 42 | 20 | 9 | 13 | 89 | 65 | 1.369 | 49 | |
| 4 | Manchester City | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 82 | 69 | 1.188 | 46 | |
| 5 | Arsenal | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 60 | 61 | 0.984 | 46 |
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions
Notes
[edit]- ^ Entered competition in third round
References
[edit]- Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.