The Seasiders claimed a 3-2 victory over Barnsley in their final scheduled home game of the season on Saturday afternoon. Whether they play on the Fylde Coast again this season is very much dependent on what happens in the late weekend of the campaign, with Neil Critchley’s side requiring three points away to Reading, as well as results elsewhere going their way, to finish in the League One play-offs.
Blackpool are currently trailing the fifth place Tykes by two points, while both Lincoln City and Oxford United are one ahead of them in sixth and seventh respectively.
If things don’t swing in their favour then the Seasiders won’t be back at home until next season, and a number of players would’ve played their last game at Bloomfield Road.
Following Saturday’s win, the players walked around the pitch with their families, with some supporters staying behind to applaud them.
Here’s the 12 players that might’ve been at Bloomfield Road for the final time:
7. Matty Virtue
Matty Virtue came off the bench against Barnsley, in what was his 102nd appearance for Blackpool. The 26-year-old's contract is coming to an end in the summer. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
8. Callum Connolly
Callum Connolly wasn't involved at the weekend. The defender has been at Bloomfield Road since 2021, with his current deal set to expire. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
9. Shayne Lavery
Shayne Lavery was in the starting line-up at the weekend. The striker has scored 18 times in his Seasiders career, but will his stay get extended beyond this summer? Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
10. Marvin Ekpiteta
Marvin Ekpiteta has enjoyed a solid second half to the season, but his current contract with Blackpool is coming to an end. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
11. Sonny Carey
Sonny Carey's current deal ends in the summer, but does have an option in his contract for an additional 12 months. The midfielder has previously stated in his mind he's planning for another season at Bloomfield Road. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
12. Mackenzie Chapman
Mackenzie Chapman was among the players walking around the pitch at full time. The goalkeeper hasn't featured for the Seasiders since his move from Bolton, but does have an option in his contract to extend for a further 12 months. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob