Defender Paddy Mulligan, who joined in October for £17,500, was the sole recruit during the campaign.

Tambling departed as Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer, a record he held until 2013 when his tally of 202 goals was surpassed by Frank Lampard.

[1] The season proved to be a success, as the club won the FA Cup for the first time in their history with a hard-fought replayed win over Leeds United.

Chelsea were for a time in title contention, although an indifferent start and heavy defeats at the hands of rivals Leeds and Everton ultimately ended their chances.

Peter Osgood finished as top scorer, with 31 goals in all competitions, and became the last man to date to score in every round of the FA Cup.