2023–24 Blackpool F.C. season
The 2023–24 season is the 115th season in the history of Blackpool F.C., and their first season back in League One since the 2020–21 season following their relegation the previous season. The club are participating in League One, the FA Cup and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy. They were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the second round. It is the club's 100th season in tangerine. Pre-season On 2 June, Blackpool confirmed their first three pre-season friendlies, against Southport, Barrow and Morecambe. A fourth fixture was later added, versus Hibernian. Blackpool made two signings which became official on 1 July: midfielder Albie Morgan and defender Matthew Pennington both arrived on free transfers, upon the expiration of their contracts with their previous clubs. On 7 July, Blackpool travelled down the coast to Southport for their opening friendly. Goals from Kenny Dougall, Brad Holmes and Matty Virtue gave the visitors victory. Blackpool hosted newly promoted Championship side Plymouth Argyle on 15 July. Plymouth won 2–1. Blackpool's goal came from Shayne Lavery's penalty. Four days later, the Seasiders faced a Wolverhampton Wanderers XI at Compton Park Training Ground in a behind-closed-doors fixture. Blackpool won 4–2, with goals from Shayne Lavery (two) and Albie