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1996–97 Bristol City F.C. season

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Chairman
  
Scott Davidson

Second Division
  
5th

FA Cup
  
Third round

Stadium
  
Ashton Gate Stadium

Play-offs
  
Semi-finals

Manager
  
Joe Jordan (until 24 March) John Ward (from 27 March)

During the 1996–97 English football season, Bristol City F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.

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Season summary

In the 1996-97 season, Bristol City finished in the play-off places but ended up losing to Brentford in the semi-finals. In December 1996, the Robins were involved in a Bristol derby against Bristol Rovers at Ashton Gate that was ruined by crowd violence where after the final whistle, the Bristol Rovers players were assaulted by City fans after Rovers fans spilled onto the pitch after Beadle's equaliser in injury-time. This led to the FA calling for evidence from the match officials and police officers and Bristol City were charged for failing to control the spectators. In March 1997, Jordan left and was replaced by John Ward as manager.

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).

    • Results

    Bristol City's score comes first

    Squad

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

    References

    1996–97 Bristol City F.C. season Wikipedia
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