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Blackpool Football Club’s celebration of Sir Stanley Matthews’ Ballon d’Or legacy has generated international media coverage for the club and the town as Harry Kane because the first Englishman to claim the prestigious title in 25 years.

Blackpool goes global with Ballon d'Or legacy of Sir Stanley Matthews

The launch of Op Holcroft - a new campaign to stamp out misogyny in football across Lancashire. Pictured at Bloomfield Road Stadium, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

New police operation backed by BFC to tackle misogyny in football

Stephen Warnock (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

'Always difficult' - Pundit offers early season EFL thoughts

Ian Evatt

Evatt issues immediate reaction to Blackpool's victory over Grimsby

Bailey Peacock-Farrell has been Ian Evatt's first choice goalkeeper since his appointment in October.

Blackpool predicted XI: Big calls for Carabao Cup opener with bodies missing

Ian Evatt

'I don't know how to feel' - Past Blackpool problems cast shadow

Edgeley Park

Blackpool fans pack out first League One away day of the season

Seasiders supporters were back at Bloomfield Road for the final pre-season friendly of the summer.

50 photos of Blackpool fans back inside Bloomfield Road

A number of changes have been made to the laws of the game and the way that match officials will oversee EFL fixtures

Key changes in how referees will oversee matches in the 2026/27 season

EFL to consider a funding proposal put forward by the Premier League

Bailey Peacock-Farrell has been Blackpool's first-choice goalkeeper since his arrival at Bloomfield Road last summer.

How Blackpool could line-up in final pre-season friendly against Port Vale

The Seasiders’s charity generated almost £13 in social value for every £1 invested in the community from grants, funding bids and donations

BFCCT generates £31.25m in social value during 2024/25

Bloomfield Road

Cup group involving Blackpool completed after Premier League additions

The EFL Trophy group stages have been announced

Blackpool discover cup opponents ahead of EFL fixture release

Bailey Peacock-Farrell has recently penned a new one-year deal with the Seasiders, and will no doubt continue to act as the club's first-choice goalkeeper next season.

Blackpool's current strongest XI and bench as transfer window approaches

Bloomfield Road (Gareth Evans / Blackpool FC)

Pre-season start to fixture release - The key dates for Blackpool
A number of key dates are approaching for Blackpool - while other occasions can also be pencilled into the diary.
Amos Wynn

Bloomfield Road (Gareth Evans / Blackpool FC)

Blackpool CEO outlines what new EFL rules means for clubs

Blackpool can only spend half of the club's turnover on player wages Photo: Gareth Evans/Blackpool FC

Blackpool and fellow League One clubs face financial rules change

Bloomfield Road

The deadline for Blackpool to release their retained list

Bloomfield Road

Latest financial data: turnover down and losses up at Blackpool FC

Blackpool FC Sports College Esports student Constantin with Blackpool FC first-team midfielder Jordan Brown Photo: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Helping make January Smiles better

Harry Tyrer

Ex-Blackpool loanee set for Everton departure with EFL club closing in

Details for the 2026/27 season have been confirmed

Major change confirmed for Blackpool and others as tweak is made

Blackpool FC Community Trust has been running weekly cancer prehab sessions for the past 12 months Photo: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Our cancer prehab and rehab programme

Blackpool FC Community Trust's annual EFL Utilita Under-11s Kids Cup tournament was held at Stanley Park Photo: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Westcliff's EFL Utilita Under-11s Kids Cup win

Theo Upton

Blackpool boss makes academy point as he shares pride after display

Jay Rosa stuns the crowd at Old Trafford

Jay Rosa’s Electrifying Soccer Aid 2025 Performance Continues to Inspire
While Soccer Aid 2025 brought together football legends, celebrities, and fans for a night of entertainment and fundraising, one of the most electric performances took place just outside the stadium — in the heart of the Suzuki Fanzone, where football freestyler Jay Rosa stole the show.
Peter Davies

Blackpool FC Community Trust operates a number of projects to help residents Photo: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Sponsorships and partnerships on offer for 2025/26

Gary Neville urges English football to protect the league pyramid

AFC Fylde head coach Craig Mahon Photo: AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde boss warns standards must not slip

400 kids at Stanley Primary School got free FA training from Kellogg's Football Camps

Blackpool kids get free FA training ahead of the summer holidays

Blackpool are severely short of goalkeeper options at the moment with Harry Tyrer, Richard O'Donnell and Mackenzie Chapman all leaving last month, meaning 18-year-old Harvey Bardsley would be the only option if the season was to start tomorrow.

Blackpool's current strongest XI of players contracted for next season

Blackpool fans (Photographer Richard Martin-Roberts / CameraSport)

Blackpool faithful make transfer demands as first window opens

Micky Mellon (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Ex-Blackpool midfielder completes 'monstrous' EFL return

Tom Aldred (Photographer Kevin Barnes/CameraSport)

Ex-Blackpool captain discusses life in the Indian Super League

AFC Fylde's Nick Haughton in possession during their defeat to Barnet Photo: AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde should look to Barnet as an example to follow

Seb Draper, Blackpool FC Community Trusts Active Through Football Manager

Great Places and EFL club team up for weight loss goal

AFC Fylde play their final match of the season this afternoon Picture: AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde hope for a positive end to the season

Bloomfield Bear has a kickabout with youngsters ahead of the Blackpool FC V Bolton Wanderers match.

Watch what Bloomfield Bear gets upto on Blackpool FC match days

Seasiders supporters giving their backing over the Easter period in recent years.

Gallery: 41 photos of Blackpool fans showing their support over Easter

Charlie Jolley's arrival was one of the 11 deals in AFC Fylde's agent spend Picture: AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde's five-figure spend on agent fees

Matt Jopson.

Man to cycle to all 92 football clubs in Premier League and EFL

We've taken a look at pie prices in the Premier League and the EFL.

The most expensive pie in North West football - Blackpool's prices compared

The EFL have decided to allocate the Burton Albion versus Blackpool match to referee Carl Brook.

EFL make official decision ahead of Burton Albion vs Blackpool clash

This is one the Men vs Fat football teams who are called Athletico Jiggle (Blackpool Red)

MAN v FAT Football teams up with Blackpool FC Community Trust.

Two unnamed League One clubs have made an offer to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Harry Leonard on loan.

League One transfers as Birmingham City agree to sign £3.3m star

Wrexham currently play in the EFL League One and can qualify for Europe through English competitions. The Red Dragons play Blackpool on Boxing Day. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Blackpool's L1 rivals Wrexham dealt blow in controversial plans

Jordan Rhodes joined attendees at the Dementia Friendly Sporting Memories event Picture: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Players taking part in programmes

Norbreck Primary Academy will represent Blackpool FC in the EFL U11 Kids Cup regional finals after victory at Stanley Park Picture: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Victory for Norbreck Primary Academy pupils

The newly-rebranded Vertu Trophy Picture: EFL

Blackpool await their fate in rebranded Vertu Trophy

Blackpool take on Liverpool U21s this evening

Blackpool V Liverpool U21s matchday live: Follow for updates

As an Official Partner, the brands will gain global visibility throughout the Premier League season at all home matches, including 19 Premier league matches and domestic cup games

Ad Feature Nottingham Forest FC lands another sponsorship deal

Richard Keogh congratulates Zac Ashworth after Blackpool's interim boss picked up a first win at Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday Picture: Lee Parker/CameraSport

Blackpool Supporters Trust: An eventful start to the season

AFC Fylde show their respects for all affected by the horrific Southport tragedy ahead of Tuesday's kick-off at Barrow Photo: STEVE MCLELLAN

BARROW 0 AFC FYLDE 1: Evans' winner shocks EFL hosts

Former Pompey striker John Marquis

Blackpool rivals Wigan, Lincoln & Shrewsbury make transfer statements

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