The 1951–52 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 44th season (41st consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing ninth. Stan Mortensen was the club's top scorer for the eighth consecutive season, with 26 goals in all competitions.
| 1951–52 season | ||
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| Manager | Joe Smith | |
| Division One | 9th | |
| FA Cup | Third Round[1] | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Stan Mortensen (26) All: Stan Mortensen (26) | |
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Table
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts |
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| 7 | Preston North End | 42 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 74 | 54 | 1.370 | 46 |
| 8 | Newcastle United | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 98 | 73 | 1.342 | 45 |
| 9 | Blackpool | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 64 | 64 | 1.000 | 45 |
| 10 | Charlton Athletic | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 68 | 63 | 1.079 | 44 |
| 11 | Liverpool | 42 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 57 | 61 | 0.934 | 43 |
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
Notes
edit- ^ Entered competition in third round
References
edit- Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.