1996–97 Swansea City A.F.C. season
During the 1996–97 English football season, Swansea City competed in the Football League Third Division, following relegation from the Second Division.
| 1996–97 season | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
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[1]
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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References
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