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Blackpool

Tier 3EFL League OneBlackpool, North West England, EnglandOn the globe

Founded
26 July 1887
Ground
Bloomfield Road16,500 seats · opened 1899
Full name
Blackpool Football Club
Website
blackpoolfc.co.uk

Who owns Blackpool

Owned by Blackpool-born investor Simon Sadler through Blackpool Football Club Holdings since June 2019, when he bought the club from the Oyston family.

Owned by investorsOwner based at home: United Kingdom

As of 3 October 2026High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, Companies House, Companies House

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamThe Blackpool Football Club LimitedPrivate limited company, England, Companies House 00048409
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    Blackpool Football Club Holdings LtdPrivate limited company, EnglandSince 10 July 2019, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – 75% or more
    • Stake not knowncontrols
      Simon SadlerPerson, United KingdomSince 29 May 2019, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
      What the source says
      Ownership of shares – 75% or more

Changes of control

  1. 13 June 2019

    Simon Sadler took control (96.2%) from Owen Oyston.

    Bought from the court-appointed receivers who had run the club since Owen Oyston's ownership ended in February 2019. No price was disclosed.

    High confidenceSource: BBC Sport

    What the source says
    In addition to purchasing 96.2% of the club, Sadler takes control of the Seasiders' stadium and adjoining hotel.
Sources10

Also on Wikidata (Q19449).

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