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.
At the beginning of September, Bloomfield Road was bouncing as Blackpool claimed a stoppage time 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic.
Jordan Rhodes had opened the scoring in the early stages, before Josh Magennis pulled the visitors level in the 89th minute. The celebrations in the away end didn’t last long, with Kenny Dougall snatching the win for the Seasiders.
Here’s some of the best photos from that game:
![Blackpool claimed a dramatic win over Wigan Athletic back in September.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjUzMjcxZGJiLWM0NGYtNDEzNi1hN2VlLTJjZThmZWMyOTM2MDpmMTc3YjhkMS0zYmZhLTRkMTgtOTZhOC1mNmYyNjllOGYzZjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Blackpool 2-1 Wigan Athletic
Blackpool claimed a dramatic win over Wigan Athletic back in September. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
![Karamoko Dembele was an unused substitute for the game following his loan move from Brest.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk2ODhhMzA3LWMyOWYtNDU4NC1iYjkxLTI2NjdiNDEyYmU2Nzo3N2QwMzM4Ny1lNGQ1LTQxYTEtYTQ4My02NDgxMWFjMjQzZmU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. First matchday at Bloomfield Road
Karamoko Dembele was an unused substitute for the game following his loan move from Brest. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
![Jordan Rhodes opened the scoring after only four minutes to claim his first goal for Blackpool after joining the club on loan from Huddersfield Town.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI1ZjE0OWRhLTAyYTMtNDE5ZS1hZDQ1LWIyYzc5NjJjN2I4YzowNDdiZDA4MS1hZDE3LTQ3OGYtYWE4MC1hZTk5YjdmZjEyN2Q=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. A first in Tangerine
Jordan Rhodes opened the scoring after only four minutes to claim his first goal for Blackpool after joining the club on loan from Huddersfield Town. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
![Rhodes would go on to score 15 goals during the first half of the season.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg4ZGNhNDNhLTU5MTctNGE5YS1hOTk1LWUzZjU3NWY1YjFmYzpiNjNjYmUwNi1jYTg2LTQzYjYtOGJiZS02Y2I0NzBkMTc5N2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. A sign of things to come
Rhodes would go on to score 15 goals during the first half of the season. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
![The Seasiders fans watching on during the first half.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjUxYzc5MGZiLWQ3MDQtNGY1Yy1hNDYzLTUyNWZmMWU3YTg1MjoxMTZkZTQyMy0xNWNlLTQ0YjEtOTA2My00YmM5ZGMwYTIzOTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Watching on
The Seasiders fans watching on during the first half. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
![Temperatures were high on the Fylde Coast.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFiZGI5NjZmLTcxMTEtNDhmMi05NmZkLTU2MDdlODlmOGQyYjpmODVkMDRjNC1lOWNiLTQ3NjYtOGRkNy01YjU2MjAyYmYxMzA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)