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7. Getting back underway
After the 2019/20 season was scrapped due to Covid-19, Blackpool got the following season underway with a pre-season friendly win at Southport
8. Pre-season hype
Blackpool's pre-season form built plenty of expectation among the fanbase, including a promising display against Critchley's former side Liverpool
9. Horrendous start
Blackpool's season started poorly, with six defeats in their opening nine games. The 1-0 defeat to AFC Wimbledon, a game where they finished with nine men, was a particular low point
10. First competitive win
Blackpool bounced back from an opening day defeat to Plymouth to beat Swindon 2-0 at home, with 1,000 fans in attendance as part of an EFL pilot event
11. Things continue to conspire against Pool
Blackpool's woes continued with a 1-0 defeat to Charlton in October, when James Husband was sent off just a minute in. But Pool haven't been beaten at home since then...
12. Improving slowly but surely
After a move to 4-4-2, Blackpool slowly picked up, grinding out results against League One strugglers Burton Albion and Wigan Athletic