The 2017–18 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 109th season in the Football League, and their first season back in League One following promotion from the 2016–17 Football League Two Play-Offs, against

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. Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and Football League Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

First-team squad

Statistics

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Goals record

Disciplinary record

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

Competitions

Friendlies

As of 1 June 2017, Blackpool have announced five pre-season friendlies against Southport,

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, Salford City,

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and

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League One

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.

FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, Blackpool were drawn at away to Boreham Wood for the first round.

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Blackpool were drawn away to

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in the first round.

EFL Trophy

On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was completed with Blackpool facing

, Accrington Stanley and Middlesbrough U23s in Northern Group B. After winning their group,

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were drawn at home to

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in the second round. A third round away trip against Shrewsbury Town was next on the cards for the ''Seasiders''.

References

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