In the League, Blackpool finished ninth, but they made their first-ever trip to Wembley Stadium for an FA Cup Final against Manchester United. In the final, a highly competitive game saw them finally lose 4–2 after leading 2–1 at half-time. Stan Mortensen's goal, Blackpool's second, meant that he had scored in every round, a feat rarely achieved. That evening, at 10 p.m., a "Celebration Evening" was held for the team at London's May Fair hotel.