After claiming a 2-1 victory at Boundary Park in the first leg, goals from Keith Southern, Andrew Morrell and Keigan Parker were on the scoresheet in a 3-1 win at Bloomfield Road to progress to Wembley.
A number of players in that team would go on to represent Blackpool in the Premier League a few years later, while others would depart soon after.
Here’s where the starting XI that overcame Oldham are now:
1. Paul Rachubka
Paul Rachubka, who started his career with Manchester United, was in goal for the Seasiders. He finished his football career with Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League in 2018 and now works as an accountant.
2. Shaun Barker
Shaun Barker joined the Seasiders in 2006 from Rotherham United, and was named as the club’s player of the season during the promotion campaign. He went on to play for Derby County and Burton Albion, and has been an U18s coach with the latter since hanging up his boots in 2018. Photo: Jamie McDonald
3. Michael Jackson
Former Bury and Preston North End defender Michael Jackson joined Blackpool in 2006 from Tranmere Rovers. The 50-year-old later played for Shrewsbury Town before retiring in 2010. As a coach, he currently works for Burnley, and has previously served as caretaker manager at Turf Moor.
4. Ian Evatt
Ian Evatt enjoyed a successful period with Blackpool. The retired defender initially joined the club on loan from QPR in 2006, but made the move permanent the following year. He departed Bloomfield Road in 2013, making the move to Chesterfield, where he finished his playing career. The 42-year-old is currently the manager of Bolton Wanderers.
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