1996–97 Shrewsbury Town F.C. season
During the 1996–97 English football season, Shrewsbury Town F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.
Season summary
In the 1996-97 season, Shrewsbury endured a poor campaign and were relegated to the Third Division which ultimately cost manager Davies his job.
Final league table
- Pld = Matches ; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
- NB: In the Football League goals scored (F) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
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Division Champions, promoted |
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Promoted |
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Participated in play-offs |
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Promoted through play-offs |
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Relegated |
Results
Shrewsbury Town's score comes first[1]
Legend
Football League Second Division
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
18 August 1996 | Wycombe Wanderers | H | 1–1 | 3,440 | Stevens |
24 August 1996 | Rotherham United | A | 2–1 | 3,037 | Stevens (2) |
27 August 1996 | Burnley | A | 3–1 | 9,072 | Taylor, Scott, Stevens |
31 August 1996 | Brentford | H | 0–3 | 3,530 | |
7 September 1996 | York City | A | 0–0 | 2,911 | |
10 September 1996 | Bristol City | H | 1–0 | 2,502 | Stevens |
14 September 1996 | Bury | H | 1–1 | 3,238 | Rowbotham |
21 September 1996 | Blackpool | A | 1–1 | 4,452 | Stevens |
28 September 1996 | Watford | H | 1–0 | 3,655 | Evans |
1 October 1996 | Chesterfield | A | 1–2 | 3,299 | Dyche (own goal) |
8 October 1996 | Wrexham | A | 1–2 | 5,031 | Evans |
12 October 1996 | Luton Town | H | 0–3 | 3,357 | |
15 October 1996 | Gillingham | H | 1–2 | 2,042 | Currie |
19 October 1996 | Preston North End | A | 1–2 | 8,333 | Stevens |
26 October 1996 | Crewe Alexandra | H | 0–1 | 3,878 | |
29 October 1996 | Peterborough United | A | 2–2 | 5,400 | Bennett (2) |
2 November 1996 | Notts County | A | 2–1 | 4,363 | Stevens, Bennett |
12 November 1996 | Bristol Rovers | H | 2–0 | 2,331 | Stevens, Spink |
20 November 1996 | Millwall | A | 1–2 | 5,770 | Stevens |
23 November 1996 | Stockport County | H | 3–2 | 2,865 | Stevens, Anthrobus, Evans |
30 November 1996 | Crewe Alexandra | A | 1–5 | 4,035 | Stevens |
3 December 1996 | Bournemouth | H | 1–1 | 1,610 | Anthrobus |
14 December 1996 | Plymouth Argyle | A | 2–2 | 5,075 | Spink, Evans |
20 December 1996 | Walsall | H | 2–2 | 3,007 | Anthrobus, Stevens |
26 December 1996 | Bristol City | A | 2–3 | 9,803 | Stevens, Nielsen |
28 December 1996 | York City | H | 2–0 | 3,189 | Evans, Stevens |
1 January 1997 | Blackpool | H | 1–3 | 2,787 | Ward |
18 January 1997 | Chesterfield | H | 2–0 | 2,659 | Brown, Evans (pen) |
25 January 1997 | Peterborough United | H | 2–2 | 2,695 | Bodley (own goal), Anthrobus |
1 February 1997 | Bristol Rovers | A | 0–2 | 4,924 | |
8 February 1997 | Notts County | H | 2–1 | 2,692 | Spink, Stevens |
15 February 1997 | Stockport County | A | 1–3 | 6,712 | Whiston |
22 February 1997 | Millwall | H | 1–1 | 2,968 | Anthrobus |
25 February 1997 | Watford | A | 0–2 | 6,378 | |
1 March 1997 | Bournemouth | A | 0–0 | 5,810 | |
4 March 1997 | Bury | A | 0–2 | 2,690 | |
8 March 1997 | Walsall | A | 2–2 | 4,819 | Currie, Walton |
15 March 1997 | Plymouth Argyle | H | 2–3 | 3,414 | Anthrobus, Stevens |
22 March 1997 | Rotherham United | H | 0–2 | 2,893 | |
29 March 1997 | Wycombe Wanderers | A | 0–3 | 6,562 | |
1 April 1997 | Burnley | H | 2–1 | 4,462 | Brass (own goal), Spink |
5 April 1997 | Brentford | A | 0–0 | 5,355 | |
12 April 1997 | Wrexham | H | 0–1 | 4,553 | |
19 April 1997 | Luton Town | A | 0–2 | 6,968 | |
26 April 1997 | Preston North End | H | 0–2 | 5,341 | |
3 May 1997 | Gillingham | A | 0–2 | 6,183 | |
FA Cup
Main article:
1996-97 FA Cup
League Cup
Football League Trophy
Squad
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
References