1996–97 season of Watford F.C.
Watford 1996–97 football season
During the 1996–97 English football season, Watford F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.
Season summary
In the 1996–97 season, although Jackett oversaw a long unbeaten stretch of results, Watford were unable to mount a serious promotion challenge and finished a disappointing campaign in 13th place – Watford's lowest position in the league structure since the 1970s. During the close season, Jackett was demoted to the position of first-team coach, with Graham Taylor once again becoming manager.[1]
Final league table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
11 | Gillingham | 46 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 60 | 59 | +1 | 67 |
12 | Walsall | 46 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 54 | 53 | +1 | 67 |
13 | Watford | 46 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 45 | 38 | +7 | 67 |
14 | Millwall | 46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 50 | 55 | −5 | 61 |
15 | Preston North End | 46 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 49 | 55 | −6 | 61 |
Source:
[2]Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
Results
Watford's score comes first[3]
Legend
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
17 August 1996 | Bournemouth | A | 2–1 | 7,672 | Connolly, White |
24 August 1996 | Millwall | H | 0–2 | 9,495 | |
27 August 1996 | Plymouth Argyle | H | 0–2 | 7,349 | |
31 August 1996 | Crewe Alexandra | A | 2–0 | 3,655 | Palmer, Mooney |
7 September 1996 | Stockport County | H | 1–0 | 7,208 | Mooney (pen) |
10 September 1996 | Notts County | A | 3–2 | 3,660 | Mooney (2), Andrews |
14 September 1996 | Bristol Rovers | A | 1–0 | 6,276 | White |
21 September 1996 | Peterborough United | H | 0–0 | 12,007 | |
28 September 1996 | Shrewsbury Town | A | 0–1 | 3,655 | |
1 October 1996 | Preston North End | H | 1–0 | 6,434 | Palmer |
5 October 1996 | York City | A | 2–1 | 5,232 | Andrews, Penrice |
12 October 1996 | Wrexham | H | 1–1 | 8,441 | Mooney (pen) |
15 October 1996 | Burnley | H | 2–2 | 6,450 | Andrews, R Johnson |
19 October 1996 | Bury | A | 1–1 | 4,092 | Andrews |
26 October 1996 | Blackpool | A | 1–1 | 6,072 | Mooney |
29 October 1996 | Luton Town | H | 1–1 | 14,109 | Bazeley |
2 November 1996 | Brentford | H | 2–0 | 11,448 | Gibbs, Mooney |
9 November 1996 | Rotherham United | A | 0–0 | 3,619 | |
19 November 1996 | Wycombe Wanderers | H | 1–0 | 7,657 | Connolly |
30 November 1996 | Blackpool | H | 2–2 | 12,017 | Millen, Noel-Williams |
3 December 1996 | Bristol City | A | 1–1 | 9,097 | Noel-Williams |
14 December 1996 | Walsall | H | 1–1 | 3,674 | R Johnson |
21 December 1996 | Gillingham | H | 0–0 | 7,809 | |
26 December 1996 | Notts County | H | 0–0 | 9,065 | |
18 January 1997 | Preston North End | A | 1–1 | 8,735 | Mooney |
27 January 1997 | Luton Town | A | 0–0 | 7,428 | |
1 February 1997 | Rotherham United | H | 2–0 | 10,657 | Bazeley, Slater |
8 February 1997 | Brentford | A | 1–1 | 8,679 | Scott |
22 February 1997 | Wycombe Wanderers | A | 0–0 | 8,438 | |
25 February 1997 | Shrewsbury Town | H | 2–0 | 6,378 | Phillips, Bazeley |
1 March 1997 | Bristol City | H | 3–0 | 8,539 | Phillips (3) |
4 March 1997 | Peterborough United | A | 1–2 | 4,200 | Mooney |
8 March 1997 | Gillingham | A | 1–3 | 7,385 | Scott |
15 March 1997 | Walsall | H | 1–0 | 7,818 | Mooney |
18 March 1997 | Bristol Rovers | H | 1–0 | 6,139 | Mooney |
22 March 1997 | Millwall | A | 1–0 | 8,713 | Mooney |
29 March 1997 | Bournemouth | H | 0–1 | 10,019 | |
31 March 1997 | Plymouth Argyle | A | 0–0 | 6,836 | |
5 April 1997 | Crewe Alexandra | H | 0–1 | 12,441 | |
8 April 1997 | Chesterfield | A | 0–0 | 4,258 | |
12 April 1997 | York City | H | 4–0 | 7,645 | Ramage (2), Mooney, Easton |
14 April 1997 | Stockport County | A | 0–1 | 7,164 | |
19 April 1997 | Wrexham | A | 1–3 | 3,437 | Ramage |
24 April 1997 | Chesterfield | H | 0–2 | 6,411 | |
26 April 1997 | Bury | H | 0–0 | 9,017 | |
3 May 1997 | Burnley | A | 1–4 | 8,269 | Millen |
FA Cup
League Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
R1 1st Leg | 20 August 1996 | Walsall | A | 0–1 | 2,659 | |
R1 2nd Leg | 3 September 1996 | Walsall | H | 2–0 (won 2–1 on agg) | 5,325 | Andrews, Porter |
R2 1st Leg | 17 September 1996 | Sunderland | H | 0–2 | 9,136 | |
R2 2nd Leg | 24 September 1996 | Sunderland | A | 0–1 (lost 0–3 on agg) | 10,659 | |
Players
First-team squad
Squad at end of season[4] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Reserve squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player | — | MF | ENG | Chris Johnson | — | FW | ENG | Colin Simpson | — | MF | ENG | Tommy Smith | |
References
- ^ "Rocket man". The Mirror. 13 May 1997.
- ^ "England 1996–97". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 24 February 2010.
- ^ Statto Organisation Ltd. "Watford results for the 1996-1997 season - Statto.com". Statto.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "All Watford players: 1997". 11v11.com.
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Levels 8–9 | - Isthmian League (Two, Three)
- Combined Counties League (level 8 only)
- Eastern Counties League (Premier, One)
- Essex Senior League (level 8 only)
- Hellenic League (Premier, One)
- Kent League (level 8 only)
- Midland Alliance (level 8 only)
- Midland Football Combination (level 9 only)
- North West Counties League (One, Two)
- Northern Counties East League (Premier, One)
- Northern League (One, Two)
- South Midlands League (Premier, Senior)
- Spartan League (Premier, One)
- Sussex County League (One, Two)
- United Counties League (Premier, One)
- Wessex League (level 8 only)
- West Midlands (Regional) League (level 9 only)
- Western League (Premier, One)
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- Summer 1996 transfers
- Winter 1996–97 transfers
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