In their first two seasons back in the third tier, the club has failed to make the play-offs.
Results on Saturday mathematically ruled the Seasiders out of the race for the top six for another year, with Leyton Orient and Reading both
A year ago today, Blackpool faced another blow, as they suffered a 3-2 defeat to the Royals on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign.
Despite Karamoko Dembele opening the scoring in the fourth minute, it was the home side who came out on top at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, with a stoppage time goal from Jordan Gabriel being nothing more than a consolation.
Results elsewhere meant if the Seasiders had done their job then they would've reached the play-offs, but it wasn’t meant to be.
Here’s the team that featured in that game last year and where they are now:
13. SUB: Albie Morgan
Albie Morgan has gone on to establish himself as a regular starter at Bloomfield Road, and has produced his best football for the club under Steve Bruce. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
14. SUB: Ollie Norburn
Due to a lack of game time under Bruce, Ollie Norburn was loaned out to Wigan Athletic back in January - and is set to leave Bloomfield Road as a free agent this summer. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
15. SUB: Jordan Gabriel
Jordan Gabriel has mainly been used off the bench in recent times despite initially being a frequent starter during Bruce's first few months in charge. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
16. SUB: Matty Virtue
Matty Virtue departed Blackpool at the conclusion of his contract last summer, and made the move down the road to Fleetwood Town. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker