How Blackpool's final starting XI of the 2025/26 season compares to 12 months prior

With survival already confirmed for the Seasiders, and the Royals out of the play-off race, it was a typical end of term clash – with the only real moment of quality coming through CJ Hamilton’s sensational winner from distance.

A year before, Steve Bruce’s then side had also closed the previous campaign with three points, overcoming Bristol Rovers 4-1 at Bloomfield Road.

There’s been certain changes since then, including in the dugout, with Ian Evatt now in charge, and looking to put his stamp on proceedings this summer.

Here’s how the starting XIs from the final games of the last two seasons compare: