They would finish the season in 19th place in Division 1, but had to endure the humiliation of being knocked out of the FA Cup by Southern League side Colchester United.

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Following David Steele's resignation, George Stephenson, brother of Town legend Clem was appointed as the new manager at Leeds Road.

The main lowlight of a dreadful season, however, came in the FA Cup, when Town lost 1–0 to Southern League side Colchester United.

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