Two draws followed — 0–0 at Lincoln City and 2–2 at home to West Bromwich Albion, Foster and Hardman striking for the Seasiders in the latter.

Successive defeats against Lancashire rivals ensued — 4–1 at home to Preston North End on 23 November, and 2–0 at Burnley a week later.

1901 was rounded off with a 2–1 defeat at Middlesbrough on 28 December, Jack Parkinson getting his first goal of the season for Blackpool.

February began with a 1–1 draw at home to Glossop North End, Edward Threlfall netting his only goal of the season for the hosts.

Lincoln City were the visitors to Bloomfield Road the following week, and Blackpool dispatched them with a 3–0 victory, Anderson (two) and Anderton finding the net.

On 22 February, Blackpool suffered their heaviest defeat of the season, at eventual champions West Bromwich Albion.

Club secretary Tom Barcroft played in goal for Blackpool in the latter game, deputising for the absent Joe Dorrington, who missed the team's train from Lancashire.

Blackpool travelled to Preston North End for the second West Lancashire derby of the season on 22 March, and the honours were shared in a 1–1 draw.

Burnley made the short trip to Bloomfield Road the very next day, and they returned to East Lancashire with a defeat.

On 5 April, Blackpool travelled to Burslem Port Vale and won by a single Jack Scott strike.