1962–63 Blackpool F.C. season

The 1962–63 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 55th season (52nd consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing thirteenth for the second consecutive season.

Blackpool F.C.
1962–63 season
ManagerRon Suart
Division One13th
FA CupThird round[1]
League CupSecond round[2]
Top goalscorerLeague: Ray Charnley (22)
All: Ray Charnley (22)

Ray Charnley was the club's top scorer for the fifth consecutive season, with 22 goals.

Blackpool's FA Cup third round tie with Norwich City was postponed eleven times before finally being played at Carrow Road on 4 March.

Table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGAvPts
11Blackburn Rovers4215121579711.11342
12West Ham United4214121673691.05840
13Blackpool4213141558640.90640
14West Bromwich Albion421671971790.89939
15Aston Villa421581962680.91238
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

Notes

References

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