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:
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.
13. SUB: Dean Lyness
Goalkeeper Dean Lyness has mainly forged a career in Scotland since leaving Blackpool in 2017. The 32-year-old's current club is Hamilton. Photo: CameraSport - David Shipman
14. SUB: Jordan Flores
Jordan Flores came off the bench in the game against Luton, a later rounded off his loan spell with Blackpool from Wigan Athletic with some minutes as a substitute at Wembley. The midfielder has been with Bohemians in Ireland since 2022. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
15. 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
16. SUB: Bright Osayi-Samuel
Bright Osayi-Samuel came through the youth system at Blackpool, and departed the club for QPR in 2017. The 26-year-old has been with Fenerbahce since 2021, and has made 137 appearances for the Turkish club. Photo: CameraSport - Terry Donnelly
17. SUB: Nathan Delfouneso
Nathan Delfouneso came off the bench in the second half in the first leg against Luton. The striker has 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, while his most recent club was Hednesford Town. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
18. SUB: Armand Gnanduillet
Armand Gnanduillet scored 43 times across two stints with Blackpool. The striker currently plays for French club USL Dunkerque in Ligue Two, with two goals under his belt this season. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns