On this day (May 28) nine years ago, the Seasiders claimed a 2-1 victory over Exeter City at Wembley to secure promotion back to the third tier just 12 months on from being relegated.
Brad Potts and Mark Cullen were both on the scoresheet for Gary Bowyer’s side – who battled hard throughout the season despite off-field issues for the club.
Just over 5,000 Blackpool fans made the trip to the national stadium due to the game coming in a period of boycott, which continued until the 2019 takeover.
Here’s where the 2017 play-off winning squad are now:
7. Jack Payne
After starting his career with Gillingham, Jack Payne joined Blackpool from Peterborough United in 2016. He departed the Seasiders after a season to join Ebbsfleet, and has since played for Eastleigh, Crawley and Boreham Wood. Photo: Justin Setterfield
8. Brad Potts
Brad Potts made 98 appearances for Blackpool after joining the club from Carlisle United in 2015. He left the Seasiders for Barnsley, and has been with rivals Preston North End since 2019. Photo: Barrington Coombs
9. Neil Danns
Neil Danns was on loan twice with Blackpool during his playing career, with the spells coming in 2003 and 2017. After spending the last couple of years as an assistant at Tranmere Rovers, the retired midfielder was named as Southport FC's head coach last summer. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
10. Colin Daniel
Colin Daniel was with the Seasiders between 2016 and 2018, and is now with Ilkeston Town. Photo: Pete Norton
11. Kyle Vassell
Kyle Vassell has been with Kilmarnock since 2023, and currently represents the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Photo: Justin Setterfield
12. Mark Cullen
Mark Cullen was at Bloomfield Road between 2015 and 2019. The 34-year-old has recently hung up his boots with Bamber Bridge, and holds a role with the Blackpool Community Trust. Photo: Barrington Coombs