Blackpool F.C. season 1901-02

The 1901-02 season was Blackpool F.C.'s fifth season (second consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the eighteen-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing thirteenth.

New arrivals this season included Jack Foster and William Anderton. Out had gone Jack Leadbetter, after 65 appearances for Blackpool.

Geordie Anderson was the club's top scorer, with twelve goals.

Two players were ever-present during the season: Jack Scott and Jack Birchall.

Bloomfield Road became Blackpool's permanent home for the start of the season.

Blackpool began the season with a home game against Bristol City on 7 September. It was the visitors' first game in the Football League, and they returned south with both points after a 2–0 victory. Due to the club having no fit goalkeeper, Blackpool defender Harry Stirzaker played between the posts.

Burton Wanderers were Blackpool's next opponents, at Peel Croft, and the spoils were shared in a 1–1 draw. Jack Foster, in only his second game for Blackpool, got their goal.

Another away game followed, at on 21 September. Bob Birkett scored for Blackpool, but it was in vain as the Seasiders lost 3–1.

Newton Heath visited Bloomfield Road seven days later, and they took both points after a 4–2 victory. Geordie Anderson opened his scoring account for the season, netting both of Blackpool's goals.

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