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:
13. SUB: Dean Lyness
Goalkeeper Dean Lyness mainly forged a career in Scotland after leaving Blackpool in 2017, with the 34-year-old retiring last year after a stint with Hamilton. Photo: CameraSport - David Shipman
14. SUB: Eddie Nolan
Eddie Nolan made 10 appearances during his time with Blackpool during 2016/17 season. The defender finished his playing career with Waterford in 2023. Photo: CameraSport - David Shipman
15. SUB: Jordan Flores
Jordan Flores was on loan with Blackpool from Wigan Athletic at the time of the League Two play-off win. Since 2022, the midfielder has forged a career in Ireland with Bohemians. Photo: CameraSport - Craig Mercer
16. SUB: Bright Osayi-Samuel
Blackpool youth product Bright Osayi-Samuel has been with Birmingham City for the past 12 months, having played for Fenerbahçe before that, during which time he was managed by José Mourinho. Photo: Barrington Coombs
17. SUB: Ian Black
Scottish midfielder Ian Black joined Blackpool on a short-term deal in February 2017. The 39-year-old called time on his career back in 2021, with his last club being Dunbar United. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
18. SUB: Nathan Delfouneso
Nathan Delfouneso enjoyed four separate stints at Bloomfield Road, after initially joining the club as a youngster on loan from Aston Villa. Since his most recent spell in Tangerine came to an end in 2020, he's played for the likes of Accrington, Bolton and Chorley. After a stint playing for Hednesford Town, the 34-year-old took over a coaching role at Fylde. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts