1987–88 Blackpool F.C. season
| 1987–88 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Sam Ellis |
| Division Three | 10th |
| FA Cup | Fourth round |
| League Cup | Second round |
| Top goalscorer | League: Mark Taylor (21) All: Mark Taylor (23) |
The 1987–88 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 80th season (77th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the third tier of English league football, finishing tenth.
Mark Taylor was the club's top scorer, with 23 goals (21 in the league and two in the FA Cup).
The following players partook in the squad photo before the season's commencement: John Deary, Andy McAteer, Colin Methven, Richard Powell, Tony Cunningham, Barry Siddall, Paul Jones, Neil Matthews, Mark Bradshaw, Mike Davies, Mark Taylor, Craig Madden, Steve Morgan, Mike Walsh, Keith Walwyn, Brian Butler, Carl Lancashire and Alan Mayes.
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bristol Rovers | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 68 | 56 | +12 | 66 |
| 9 | Fulham | 46 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 69 | 60 | +9 | 66 |
| 10 | Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 71 | 62 | +9 | 65 |
| 11 | Port Vale | 46 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 58 | 56 | +2 | 65 |
| 12 | Brentford | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 53 | 59 | −6 | 62 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
References
- Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
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