The 2017-18 campaign marked Blackpool's crucial first season back in League One following their dramatic play-off promotion, signifying a vital step toward stabilization for The Seasiders. Under manager Gary Bowyer, the team secured a respectable mid-table finish in 12th place on the back of a solid overall performance. Spearheading the attack and proving his worth in the higher division was the prolific Kyle Vassell, whose 11 goals led the scoring charts and helped consolidate the club's hard-fought return to the third tier.