The Seasiders welcomed Nottingham Forest to Bloomfield Road for the first leg of the semi-final clash between the two sides.
After falling behind to a Chris Cohen goal in the 13th minute, Ian Holloway’s side turned things around courtesy of a Keith Southern strike from close-range ahead of the half hour mark and a Charlie Adam penalty after the break to take a 2-1 lead to the City Ground.
The second leg a few days later proved to be just as eventful, as DJ Campbell claimed a hat-trick in a 4-3 win, with Stephen Dobbie also on the scoresheet.
In the final against Cardiff City at Wembley, Blackpool tasted victory again, as Adam, Gary Taylor-Fletcher and Brett Ormerod all found the back of the net, as the Seasiders overcame the Bluebirds 3-2 to book their place in the Premier League.
We’ve taken a look back on the team that started the first play-off semi-final – and where they are now:
1. Where are they now?
On this day in 2010, Blackpool claimed a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in the first leg of the play-off semi-final meeting between the pair. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Matt Gilks
Matt Gilks made 200 appearances for Blackpool during his playing career. In recent years he’s worked as a goalkeeping coach, with his CV in that department including a stint along Ian Evatt at Bolton Wanderers. The 42-year-old is currently with Barnsley, having joined the Tykes back in February. Photo: Stu Forster
3. Seamus Coleman
Seamus Coleman was on loan with the Seasiders in 2010, and has gone on to enjoy a long career with Everton, where he still remains. Photo: Clive Mason
4. Alex Baptiste
Alex Baptiste was with Blackpool between 2008 and 2013, making 187 appearances in total. Since retiring in 2022, the 39-year-old has worked as an agent. Photo: Harry Engels
5. Ian Evatt
Ian Evatt played 254 games for the Seasiders during his playing career between 2007 and 2013. The 43-year-old moved into management after hanging up his boots, and spent five years with Bolton Wanderers before departing the Toughsheet Community Stadium in January. Photo: Scott Heavey
6. Stephen Crainey
Stephen Crainey was at Bloomfield Road between 2007 and 2013. Since retiring, the 43-year-old has held coaching roles with Fleetwood Town, Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers. Photo: Ross Kinnaird