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1996–97 Crewe Alexandra F.C. season

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Chairman
  
John Bowler

Stadium
  
Gresty Road

FA Cup
  
Third round

Manager
  
Dario Gradi

Play-offs
  
Winners

Second Division
  
6th (promoted via play-offs)

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

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Season summary

In the 1996-97 season, Crewe had a great season by reaching the play-offs by finishing in the final play-off position, which was achieved on the final day by earning a 1-1 draw at York that was required as Blackpool had scored more goals which meant knowing a defeat and a Blackpool win at Wrexham would see Crewe slip out of the top six and Blackpool would have still had a chance of promotion. Blackpool though lost 2-1 so it didn't matter in the end with Crewe's result. In the play-offs, they beat Luton, who just missed out on automatic promotion, 4-3 on aggregate to get to Wembley and achieved promotion with a 1-0 win against Brentford.

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

    Crewe Alexandra'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 Crewe Alexandra F.C. season Wikipedia
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