1984–85 Blackpool F.C. season

Blackpool F.C.
1984–85 season
ManagerSam Ellis
Division Four2nd (promoted)
FA CupFirst round
League CupSecond round
Top goalscorerLeague: John Deary (13)
All: John Deary (15)

The 1984–85 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 77th season (74th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Four, then the bottom tier of English league football, finishing second. As a result, they were promoted to Division Three. As of 2020, this remains the last time they achieved automatic promotion.

John Deary was the club's top scorer, with fifteen goals (thirteen in the league and two in the League Cup).

Table

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion
1 Chesterfield 46 26 13 7 64 35 +29 91 Division Champions, promoted
2 Blackpool 46 24 14 8 73 39 +34 86 Promoted
3 Darlington 46 24 13 9 66 49 +17 85
4 Bury 46 24 12 10 76 50 +26 84
5 Hereford United 46 22 11 13 65 47 +18 77
Source: [citation needed]

References

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