Manager Steve McMahon Football League First Division 19th League Cup Third round | Stadium County Ground FA Cup Third round | |
Top goalscorer League: Allison (11)
All: Allison (13) | ||
During the 1996–97 English football season, Swindon Town F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.
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Season summary
With Swindon's financial state getting more precarious, they could not afford to build a side which would be able to win promotion to the Premier League, with McMahon's only significant summer signing the underwhelming Gary Elkins from Wimbledon. In 1996–97 season, Swindon held a mid-table position right up until the middle of March, but then scored just two goals in their last ten games – getting thumped 7–0 at Bolton, 5–1 at Oldham and 4–0 at Ipswich in the process – ending up in a disappointing 19th place.
Final league table
NB In the Football League goals scored (F) takes precedence over goal difference
Results
Swindon Town'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.