1996–97_Walsall_F.C._season
1996–97 Walsall F.C. season
Walsall 1996–97 football season
During the 1996–97 English football season, Walsall F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.
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1996–97 season | ||
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Chairman | Scott Davidson | |
Manager | Chris Nicholl | |
Stadium | Bescot Stadium | |
Second Division | 12th | |
FA Cup | Second round | |
League Cup | First round | |
Football League Trophy | Second round | |
Top goalscorer | League: Lightbourne (20) All: Lightbourne (25) | |
Average home league attendance | 3,892 | |
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← 1995–96 |
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In the 1996–97 season, Walsall had another satisfying mid-table finish under Nicholl, ending the season in 12th place. At the end of the season, Nicholl resigned because of family reasons.
Main article: 1996–97 Football League
More information Pos, Pld ...
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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10 | Chesterfield | 46 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 42 | 39 | +3 | 68 |
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 |
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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).
Walsall's score comes first[2]
Legend
Win | Draw | Loss |
Football League Second Division
More information Date, Opponent ...
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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17 August 1996 | Rotherham United | H | 1–1 | 4,040 | Butler |
24 August 1996 | Burnley | A | 1–2 | 10,322 | Wilson |
27 August 1996 | Chesterfield | A | 0–1 | 3,561 | |
7 September 1996 | Blackpool | A | 1–2 | 5,176 | Blake |
10 September 1996 | Wycombe Wanderers | H | 2–2 | 2,659 | Wilson, Watson |
14 September 1996 | Gillingham | H | 1–0 | 3,419 | Viveash |
21 September 1996 | Bristol City | A | 1–4 | 7,412 | Lightbourne |
24 September 1996 | Wrexham | H | 0–1 | 2,832 | |
28 September 1996 | Bury | H | 3–1 | 3,254 | Viveash, Lightbourne, Blake |
1 October 1996 | Bournemouth | A | 1–0 | 2,747 | Hodge |
5 October 1996 | Luton Town | A | 1–3 | 5,002 | Lightbourne |
12 October 1996 | Plymouth Argyle | H | 0–1 | 3,720 | |
15 October 1996 | Preston North End | H | 1–0 | 3,224 | Wilson |
19 October 1996 | Brentford | A | 1–1 | 5,419 | Lightbourne |
26 October 1996 | Stockport County | H | 1–1 | 3,767 | Wilson (pen) |
29 October 1996 | Notts County | A | 0–2 | 3,127 | |
2 November 1996 | Millwall | A | 0–1 | 9,176 | |
9 November 1996 | Peterborough United | H | 4–0 | 3,921 | Lightbourne (2), Wilson (pen), Donowa |
23 November 1996 | Crewe Alexandra | H | 1–0 | 3,653 | Wilson |
30 November 1996 | Stockport County | A | 0–2 | 5,333 | |
3 December 1996 | Bristol Rovers | H | 1–0 | 4,084 | Viveash |
14 December 1996 | Watford | H | 1–1 | 3,674 | Keister |
20 December 1996 | Shrewsbury Town | A | 2–2 | 3,007 | Viveash, Wilson |
26 December 1996 | Wycombe Wanderers | A | 2–0 | 5,073 | Blake, Lightbourne |
18 January 1997 | Bournemouth | H | 2–1 | 3,037 | Viveash, Lightbourne |
25 January 1997 | Notts County | H | 3–1 | 3,261 | Viveash, Ntamark, Hodge |
1 February 1997 | Peterborough United | A | 1–0 | 4,940 | Watson |
8 February 1997 | Millwall | H | 2–1 | 3,833 | Watson, Viveash |
11 February 1997 | York City | A | 2–0 | 2,136 | Lightbourne, Viveash |
15 February 1997 | Crewe Alexandra | A | 0–1 | 4,648 | |
22 February 1997 | York City | H | 1–1 | 3,664 | Lightbourne |
1 March 1997 | Bristol Rovers | A | 1–0 | 5,891 | Watson |
4 March 1997 | Bristol City | H | 2–0 | 4,322 | Lightbourne (2) |
8 March 1997 | Shrewsbury Town | H | 2–2 | 4,819 | Lightbourne, Ricketts |
15 March 1997 | Watford | A | 0–1 | 7,818 | |
18 March 1997 | Blackpool | H | 1–1 | 3,459 | Hodge |
22 March 1997 | Burnley | H | 1–3 | 6,306 | Lightbourne |
29 March 1997 | Rotherham United | A | 2–1 | 2,428 | Lightbourne, Viveash |
1 April 1997 | Chesterfield | H | 1–1 | 3,784 | Blake |
5 April 1997 | Wrexham | A | 2–1 | 3,266 | Lightbourne, Watson |
8 April 1997 | Bury | A | 1–2 | 4,082 | Lightbourne |
12 April 1997 | Luton Town | H | 3–2 | 5,415 | Lightbourne (2), Hodge |
19 April 1997 | Plymouth Argyle | A | 0–2 | 5,535 | |
26 April 1997 | Brentford | H | 1–0 | 5,359 | Lightbourne |
29 April 1997 | Gillingham | A | 0–2 | 4,095 | |
3 May 1997 | Preston North End | A | 0–2 | 10,800 |
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FA Cup
Main article: 1996-97 FA Cup
More information Round, Date ...
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
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R1 | 16 November 1996 | Northwich Victoria | A | 2–2 | 3,142 | Wilson, Lightbourne |
R1R | 26 November 1996 | Northwich Victoria | H | 3–1 | 3,491 | Lightbourne (2), Wilson (pen) |
R2 | 7 December 1996 | Burnley | H | 1–1 | 5,031 | Lightbourne |
R2R | 23 December 1996 | Burnley | A | 1–1 (lost 2–4 on pens) | 5,799 | Viveash |
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League Cup
Main article: 1996-97 Football League Cup
More information Round, Date ...
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
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R1 1st Leg | 20 August 1996 | Watford | H | 1–0 | 2,659 | Lightbourne |
R1 2nd Leg | 3 September 1996 | Watford | A | 0–2 (lost 1–2 on agg) | 5,325 |
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Football League Trophy
Main article: 1996-97 Football League Trophy
More information Round, Date ...
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
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SR2 | 21 January 1997 | Peterborough United | A | 0–2 | 2,274 |
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[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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- "England 1996–97". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 24 February 2010.
- "Walsall results for the 1996-1997 season - Statto.com". Archived from the original on 28 June 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2015.