The 1958–59 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 51st season (48th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing eighth. This was Ron Suart's first season as manager, after his succession of the long-serving Joe Smith. Ray Charnley was the club's top scorer, with 26 goals (20 in the league and six in the FA Cup).