1996–97 Birmingham City F.C. season

Season summary

This was the first season under the managership of playing legend Trevor Francis, appointed in May 1996 after the dismissal of previous incumbent Barry Fry. Francis introduced players with top-level experience such as Manchester United captain Steve Bruce. There were a significant number of transfers and loans with Peterborough United, Fry's new team.

League table (part)

Note that goals scored took precedence over goal difference as a tiebreaker in the Football League.

Results summary

Source:

FA Cup

a. The match was drawn to be played at Stevenage Borough's Broadhall Way ground, but the venue was switched on police advice.

In

a. The deal also included Andy Edwards moving in the other direction. b. The move was part of the deal in which Jonathan Hunt moved in the other direction for a £500,000 fee.

Out

Brackets round a club denote the player joined that club after his Birmingham City contract expired. a. The move was part of the deal in which Martyn O'Connor moved in the other direction for a £500,000 fee. b. The deal also included Darren Wassall moving in the other direction.

Appearances and goals

Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. Players with name struck through and marked left the club during the playing season. Players with names in italics and marked * were on loan from another club for the whole of their season with Birmingham.