1958–59 Blackpool F.C. season

The 1958–59 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 51st season (48th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing eighth.

Blackpool F.C.
1958–59 season
ManagerRon Suart
Division One8th
FA CupSixth round[1]
Top goalscorerLeague: Ray Charnley (20)
All: Ray Charnley (26)

This was Ron Suart's first season as manager, after his succession of the long-serving Joe Smith.

Ray Charnley was the club's top scorer, with 26 goals (20 in the league and six in the FA Cup).

Table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
6 West Ham United 42 21 6 15 85 70 1.214 48
7 Burnley 42 19 10 13 81 70 1.157 48
8 Blackpool 42 18 11 13 66 49 1.347 47
9 Birmingham City 42 20 6 16 84 68 1.235 46
10 Blackburn Rovers 42 17 10 15 76 70 1.086 44
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

Notes

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  1. ^ Entered competition in third round

References

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  • Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.