They finished in seventh position in the 24-team 1956–57 Football League Third Division North.

They entered the 1956–57 FA Cup in the first round and lost in the second to Hull City.

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

Goalkeeper Tommy Forgan and forward Peter Wragg played in all 49 first-team matches over the season.

Arthur Bottom finished as leading goalscorer with 22 goals, of which 21 came in league competition and one came in the FA Cup.