23 euphoric pictures of Blackpool FC celebrating booking their place at Wembley 15 years ago

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 12th May 2025, 12:12 GMT

Fifteen years ago, Blackpool FC played Nottingham Forrest in the Championship play-off final.

It took place on May 11 and they won 4-3, securing their place at Wembley. Were you there?

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1. Victory at the City Ground

Blackpool booked their place in the Championship play-off final on this day (May 11) in 2010. Photo: Clive Mason

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2. Victory at the City Ground

Blackpool booked their place in the Championship play-off final on this day (May 11) in 2010. Photo: Clive Mason

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3. Victory at the City Ground

Blackpool booked their place in the Championship play-off final on this day (May 11) in 2010. Photo: Clive Mason

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4. Victory at the City Ground

Blackpool booked their place in the Championship play-off final on this day (May 11) in 2010. Photo: Clive Mason

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5. Victory at the City Ground

Blackpool booked their place in the Championship play-off final on this day (May 11) in 2010. Photo: Clive Mason

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6. Victory at the City Ground

Blackpool booked their place in the Championship play-off final on this day (May 11) in 2010. Photo: Clive Mason

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