1978–79 Blackpool F.C. season

Blackpool F.C.
1978–79 season
ManagerBob Stokoe
Division Three12th
FA CupSecond round
League CupThird round
Top goalscorerLeague: Derek Spence (16)
All: Derek Spence (17)

The 1978–79 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 71st season (68th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the third tier of English football, finishing twelfth.

Bob Stokoe was installed as manager during the summer, his second stint in the role. He remained in charge for only one season, however.

Derek Spence was the club's top scorer, with seventeen goals (sixteen in the league and one in the League Cup).

Table

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
10 Brentford 46 19 9 18 53 49 +4 47
11 Oxford United 46 14 18 14 44 50 −6 46
12 Blackpool 46 18 9 19 61 59 +2 45
13 Southend United 46 15 15 16 51 49 +2 45
14 Sheffield Wednesday 46 13 19 14 53 53 0 45
Source: rsssf.com

References

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