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Blackpool F.C. 1956–57 football season
Blackpool F.C.
1956–57 season
ManagerJoe Smith
Division One4th
FA CupFifth round
Top goalscorerLeague: Jackie Mudie (32)
All: Jackie Mudie (38)
Home colours
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The 1956–57 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 49th season (46th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing fourth.

Jackie Mudie was the club's top scorer for the second consecutive season, with 38 goals (32 in the league and six in the FA Cup, including four against Fulham in the fourth round).

Table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
2 Tottenham Hotspur 42 22 12 8 104 56 1.857 56
3 Preston North End 42 23 10 9 84 56 1.500 56
4 Blackpool 42 22 9 11 93 65 1.431 53
5 Arsenal 42 21 8 13 85 69 1.232 50
6 Wolverhampton Wanderers 42 20 8 14 94 70 1.343 48
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

Notes

  1. Entered competition in third round

References

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