1996–97 Swansea City A.F.C. season
Swansea City 1996–97 football season
1996–97 season | ||
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Chairman | Doug Sharpe | |
Manager | Jan Mølby (player-manager) | |
Stadium | Vetch Field | |
Third Division | 5th | |
Play-offs | Runners-up | |
FA Cup | First round | |
League Cup | First round | |
Football League Trophy | Second round | |
Top goalscorer | Penney (13) | |
Average home league attendance | 3,850 | |
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← 1995–96 1997–98 → |
During the 1996–97 English football season, Swansea City competed in the Football League Third Division, following relegation from the Second Division.
Season summary
In the 1996–97 season, Swansea reached the final of the 1997 Third Division play-offs for promotion, but lost to 1–0 to Northampton Town, whose goal came from a re-taken free kick by John Frain in the final minute.
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Final league table
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
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3 | Carlisle United | 46 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 67 | 44 | +23 | 84 | Promoted |
4 | Northampton Town | 46 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 67 | 44 | +23 | 72 | Promoted through play-offs |
5 | Swansea City | 46 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 62 | 58 | +4 | 71 | Participated in play-offs |
6 | Chester City | 46 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 55 | 43 | +12 | 70 | |
7 | Cardiff City | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 57 | 55 | +2 | 69 |
Source: [1]
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
Squad
- Squad at end of season[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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