The winger, who rejoined the club following the mutual termination of his contract with Nottingham Forest, has represented the Seasiders on two previous occasions.
Across his past stints in Tangerine, the 26-year-old has scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 72 appearances.
Despite having a tough few years, with recent loan spells with the likes of Preston North End and Luton Town not working out, Bowler is hopeful he can produce the type of performances that made him a Bloomfield Road favourite in the past.
His first opportunity to do that will come against Northampton Town away at Sixfields this weekend (K.O. 12.30pm).
The last time Bowler featured in a game for Blackpool was a 1-0 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road on May 8, 2022.
Despite picking up three points that day, the Seasiders had already been relegated from the Championship at that point, and there’s been a lot of change on the Fylde Coast since then.
As for the players who featured against the Canaries, the majority of them have gone different paths, with very few being part of Steve Bruce’s current squad.
Here’s where the last Blackpool team to feature Bowler are now:
7. Lewis Fiorini
Lewis Fiorini was on loan with Blackpool back in 2023. Last summer he departed Manchester City permanently, joining Stockport County, but has only featured 20 times in total for the Hatters so far. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
8. Charlie Patino
Following his loan with Blackpool in the 2022/23 season, Arsenal sent Charlie Patino out to Swansea City for the following campaign, before allowing him to leave permanently for Deportivo de La Coruña last summer. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
9. Josh Bowler
Josh Bowler was of course on the right wing for the game against Norwich, and is now back at Bloomfield Road permanently following the mutual termination of his contract with Nottingham Forest. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
10. Sonny Carey
Sonny Carey produced the best form of his career under Steve Bruce last season, which caught the eye of others. With his contract at Bloomfield Road coming to an end, the midfielder turned down an offer from the Seasiders to join Charlton Athletic back in June. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
11. CJ Hamilton
CJ Hamilton remains a regular for Blackpool, and has made a total of 187 appearances for the club up until now. Photo: Gareth Evans
12. Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers spent the second half of 2022/23 season with the Seasiders on loan from Manchester City. He departed the Etihad for Middlesbrough in the summer of 2023, but was snapped up by Aston Villa six months later, where he has impressed. In the past 12 months, the 22-year-old has played in the Champions League and featured for the England senior team. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker