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:
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.
![Kouassi celebrates his goal.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjYyZjJlYjk3LTBlYzUtNDNjNS05OWM4LTE3YTBlY2MyYTJmMDozOWI2N2VlMy04ZmNhLTRkYjMtYjY5MS02NGIyNTMwNjU5N2E=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
![The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI2ODI1MDhmLTYzZTYtNGMwZS1hM2VhLWVkNzQ4NzQxMDRkODplNmU1NzU3My02NDE2LTQ0MWQtYmVhNi1iNTU1MWY1ODlmZGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
14. Blackpool fans
The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
![Rhodes made it 3-0 with his second of the afternoon.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdlYjIxYjAxLTUzMzEtNDk0ZS05ZTFjLWM5MjI2NzJlZjk5ZjpjM2NmYzYzYy01ZjQ2LTQyODYtYmIyYi1mMjJkMmU1ZGMzMDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
15. Rhodes' second
Rhodes made it 3-0 with his second of the afternoon. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
![Rhodes celebrates scoring his second of the afternoon.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjcxMzYxYmE5LTcxMDQtNGY4MS1hYWQwLTM5MmJmMTAwN2UwNzphMWI2YmUzMS0yMWM4LTQ4MDEtYTRjNi0wNDY0NmMyMzA1NjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
16. All smiles
Rhodes celebrates scoring his second of the afternoon. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
![The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3NjMzYWJjLTY0NzUtNDgwNC05YmQzLTAwODgwYzZlY2E4Yzo0ZjdiZDFmYS01MDA3LTRmYWYtOTc0Zi0xNDkzYTg5ZmEwOGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
17. Blackpool fans
The Seasiders support was strong for the home game against Reading back in September. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
![Fans applaud Kylian Kouassi as he leaves the pitch.](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY3N2VkOWRlLTU1NzQtNDFjYS1iNmYyLTA0OTE1MmEwZDc5YjpjOWJhNWRhMC05ZGU1LTQwNzQtYTc3Ni02NzVjZWY3ODkyNDQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
18. Respect for Kouassi
Fans applaud Kylian Kouassi as he leaves the pitch. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker