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1996–97 Swansea City A.F.C. season

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Chairman
  
Doug Sharpe

Third Division
  
5th

FA Cup
  
First round

Stadium
  
Vetch Field

Play-offs
  
Runners-up

Manager
  
Jan Mølby (player-manager)

During the 1996–97 English football season, Swansea City competed in the Football League Third Division, following relegation from the Second Division.

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Season summary

In the 1996–97 season, Swansea reached the final of the 1997 Third Division play-offs for promotion, but unfortunately for them, ended up losing 1-0 to Northampton Town, whose goal came from a re-taken free kick by John Frain in the final minute.

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).

    • Squad

    Squad at end of season

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

    Left club during season

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

    References

    1996–97 Swansea City A.F.C. season Wikipedia
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