The season ultimately ended in disappointment, with the Seasiders missing out on a place in the League One play-offs. Despite results elsewhere going in their favour on the final day, they were unable to claim a top six spot after losing 3-2 away to Reading.
It was a year of highs, lows and missed opportunities for Neil Critchley’s side, but a number of positive occasions do stand out, especially those involving the fans.
In September, Blackpool recorded a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Reading at Bloomfield Road. Jordan Rhodes bagged himself a hat-trick, while Kylian Kouassi was also on the scoresheet.
Here’s some of the best photos from that game:
![The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhmYzQ4YWViLWVjYTYtNDUwMy04ODA2LThhZGI4OWUwNGQxYzo3YzVlN2VlZC1iZTBiLTRjMGMtYjYwNy04NmE4NTZmMTAwZWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Blackpool fans
The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
![The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRjMjAwMjlkLWYxOTQtNDUwMC05NDcxLTUyMjkzOGMxOThhODo2ODVmNjM3OC02NzE4LTQzOTMtODhiZi1hZjljNTZhYzcxZDU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Blackpool fans
The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
![The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEyNmM0YjI4LTEwNGQtNDk1OS05YzAyLTc5NWI4MDNmYmQ1MTo2ZDY4MzVmYy05NjdkLTQwZDItYjA0MC1jY2Q2MDcyNjJmNTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Blackpool fans
The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
![The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjgwYjI3YjEzLTI2MzYtNDA0ZC1iOTMxLTExMmEwOGRhNDkzNzo2YTljNTE2My02ZWY4LTRhMjMtYTU2MS03MDljMjg1Mzk3OWI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Blackpool fans
The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
![The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZlNzdmMjY5LTNlMmQtNDEzZS04OGQ5LTY3ZDM5MzEzZDJlNjphYzE2OTE0Yi04MzViLTQwYmItYmRkNy0xNzIyOGE1Yzk5YWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Blackpool fans
The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
![The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJkOGYzOWIyLTJjN2UtNDM5Ni1iM2RiLTQzMDBhZDIyNmEyZDplMDJkNjc2Ny05YWRlLTQ5ZTMtYjQ0NS1hNDYwODJjNmZhYzA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Blackpool fans
The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker