1958–59 Blackpool F.C. season
| 1958–59 season | ||
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| Manager | Ron Suart | |
| Division One | 8th | |
| FA Cup | Sixth round[1] | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Ray Charnley (20) All: Ray Charnley (26) | |
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The 1958–59 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 51st season (48th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing eighth.
This was Ron Suart's first season as manager, after his succession of the long-serving Joe Smith.
Ray Charnley was the club's top scorer, with 26 goals (20 in the league and six in the FA Cup).
Table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | West Ham United | 42 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 85 | 70 | 1.214 | 48 |
| 7 | Burnley | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 81 | 70 | 1.157 | 48 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 42 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 66 | 49 | 1.347 | 47 |
| 9 | Birmingham City | 42 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 84 | 68 | 1.235 | 46 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 76 | 70 | 1.086 | 44 |
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
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.