They finished in sixth position in the 22-team 1929–30 Football League Third Division North.

They entered the 1929–30 FA Cup in the first round and lost in the third to Newcastle United.

20 players made at least one appearance in nationally organised first-team competition, and there were 11 different goalscorers.

Half-back Ollie Thompson played in all 48 first-team matches over the season.

Billy Bottrill and Tom Fenoughty finished as leading goalscorers with 20 goals each.