Huddersfield Town's 1960–61 campaign was Town's worst ever season to date. They missed out on relegation to Division Three for the first time in their history. They finished the season in 20th place, just two points ahead of relegated Portsmouth. Their main high point of the season was the defeat of FA Cup holders Wolverhampton Wanderers in the third round of the FA Cup.

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Huddersfield Town

1960–61 season
Chairman	Stephen Lister
Manager	Eddie Boot
Football League Second Division	20th
FA Cup	Fourth round (knocked out by Barnsley)
Football League Cup	Second round (knocked out by Aston Villa)
Top goalscorer	League: Derek Stokes (16) All: Derek Stokes (18)
Highest home attendance	46,155 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (11 January 1961)
Lowest home attendance	5,860 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (3 December 1960)
Biggest win	4–0 vs Bristol Rovers (29 April 1961)
Biggest defeat	1–5 vs Plymouth Argyle (24 September 1960)
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No. Pos. Nation Player -- GK  ENG Harry Fearnley -- GK  ENG Ray Wood -- DF  ENG Denis Atkins -- DF  ENG John Coddington -- DF  ENG Colin Howarth -- DF  ENG Brian Gibson -- DF  ENG Bob Ledger -- DF  SCO Gordon Low -- DF  ENG Bill McGarry -- DF  ENG Bob Parker -- DF  ENG Ken Taylor

No. Pos. Nation Player -- DF  ENG Ray Wilson -- MF  IRL Ollie Conmy -- MF  ENG Peter Dinsdale -- MF  SCO Jim Kerray -- MF  ENG Kevin McHale -- MF  ENG John Milner -- MF  ENG Michael O'Grady -- FW  ENG Chris Balderstone -- FW  SCO Les Massie -- FW  ENG Derek Stokes

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Following Denis Law's record-breaking departure to Manchester City the previous season, Town's strikeforce was severely depleted, despite the purchase of Derek Stokes from neighbours Bradford City. Town's start was OK in the strike department, but the defence department was leaking goals leading Town down the table to the relegation trapdoor to Division Three. Not even a 4–1 win over rivals Leeds United at Elland Road gave Town much joy during the season. As Town were dropping rapidly down the table Aston Villa's Pat Saward was brought in to stop the slide. Les Massie & Derek Stokes' 31 league goals helped Town survive the drop by just two points from Portsmouth. They finished 20th with just 35 points, their closest shave with relegation in their history.

Their season will be best remembered for their exploits in the FA Cup. Their 3rd round match was against the holders and Division One leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers. At the time, Town were bottom of Division Two and travelled to Molineux Stadium with virtually no chance of victory expected. They managed a 1–1 draw thanks to a goal by Stokes. The replay at Leeds Road was the first match to use the newly erected "Denis Law Lights" and saw Town victorious by the score of 2–1 with goals from Stokes and Michael O'Grady. They eventually lost to Barnsley in the next round.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

More information No., Pos. ...

No. Pos. Nation Player -- GK  ENG Harry Fearnley -- GK  ENG Ray Wood -- DF  ENG Denis Atkins -- DF  ENG John Coddington -- DF  ENG Brian Gibson -- DF  ENG Stewart Holden -- DF  ENG Bob Ledger -- DF  ENG Bob Parker -- DF  IRL Pat Saward -- DF  ENG Ken Taylor -- DF  ENG Ray Wilson

No. Pos. Nation Player -- MF  ENG John Bettany -- MF  IRL Ollie Conmy -- MF  ENG Peter Dinsdale -- MF  SCO Jim Kerray -- MF  SCO John McCann -- MF  ENG Kevin McHale -- MF  ENG John Milner -- MF  ENG Michael O'Grady -- FW  ENG Chris Balderstone -- FW  SCO Les Massie -- FW  ENG Derek Stokes

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