1960–61 Newcastle United F.C. season

During the 1960–61 English football season, Newcastle United F.C.

competed in the Football League First Division.

In the 1960–61 season, Newcastle were relegated after 13 years in the top flight after a season which saw the Magpies score an impressive 86 goals, but conceded a horrific 109 goals.

P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GA = Goal average; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points Newcastle United's score comes first[1] [1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Newcastle squad in 1960:
(back row) : Scoular, Keith, Harvey, Stokoe, McMichael, Eastham.
(front row) : Marshall, Allchurch, White, McGuigan, Tuohy.