They played in the First Division, then the highest level of English football, for a 22nd consecutive year.

The season was a major success as the club won the League championship for a third and final time, successfully defending their title they already held.

For a second consecutive season they scored over 100 league goals.

Wolves achieved the double over local rivals Aston Villa, part of a run of seven between 1957 and 1960.

In Wolves' first-ever competitive European tie they were drawn against West German champions Schalke 04 in the second round of the European Cup, having received a bye in the first round.