The Seasiders claimed a 3-2 victory over the Hatters at Bloomfield Road, courtesy of a Mark Cullen hat-trick, before securing their place at Wembley with a 3-3 draw at Kenilworth Road.
In the play-off final, Gary Bowyer’s side were promoted to League One after a 2-1 win against Exeter City.
During that period, the vast majority of Blackpool fans boycotted games in protest of the Oyston ownership. Only 3,882 people in the ground for the first leg victory over Luton, while seats were also left empty for the Wembley clash against The Grecians.
We’ve taken a closer look at the squad from that time and where they are now:
7. Neil Danns
Neil Danns was on loan twice with Blackpool during his playing career, with the spells coming in 2003 and 2017. After being a player manager with Macclesfield, the 41-year-old returned to Tranmere Rovers last summer as assistant coach. The retired midfielder is the father of Liverpool forward Jayden Danns, who made his senior debut earlier this year. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
8. 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: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
9. 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: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
10. Andy Taylor
After joining the club from Walsall in 2016, Andy Taylor left Blackpool two years later. The 38-year-old played for both Oldham Athletic and Fylde before hanging up his boots in 2020. The retired defender is currently the head coach of Bolton Wanderers' B team. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
11. Mark Cullen
Hat-trick scorer Mark Cullen was also on hand with the winning goal at Wembley against Exeter City. Following his time with Blackpool, the ex-Hull City youngster spent time with Port Vale, Hartlepool United and Fylde. The 32-year-old has most recently played for Bamber Bridge. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
12. Kyle Vassell
Since leaving Blackpool in 2018, Kyle Vassell has played for the likes of Rotherham United and Cheltenham Town. The 31-year-old is currently with Kilmarnock, scoring nine league goals for the club this season. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts