The 1953–54 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 46th season (43rd consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing sixth.
| 1953–54 season | ||
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| Manager | Joe Smith | |
| Division One | 6th | |
| FA Cup | Fifth round[1] | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Stan Mortensen (21) All: Stan Mortensen (22) | |
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West Bromwich Albion succeeded Blackpool as the holders of the FA Cup. Blackpool were knocked out in the fifth round by Port Vale.
Stan Mortensen was the club's top scorer for the tenth consecutive season, with 22 goals (21 in the league and one in the FA Cup).
Table
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Manchester United | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 73 | 58 | 1.259 | 48 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 75 | 60 | 1.250 | 48 |
| 6 | Blackpool | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 80 | 69 | 1.159 | 48 |
| 7 | Burnley | 42 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 78 | 67 | 1.164 | 46 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 42 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 74 | 68 | 1.088 | 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.