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The season also saw Vic Metcalfe make his last appearance in a Town shirt in March against Sheffield United.

A significant highlight of the season was the match against Charlton Athletic at The Valley on 21 December 1957.

Incredibly, Town and Charlton played each other 4 times that season, and 24 goals were scored in those matches.

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