In the FA Cup, the club achieved an away victory against Second Division side Chelsea, reaching the Fourth Round for the first time in their history before being knocked out by Everton.

The club did not progress beyond the first round in the League Cup.

Peter Houghton was the team's top goalscorer with a total of 15 league goals (16 in all competitions).

Goalkeeper John Brown won the club's Player of the Year award.

Note: Numbers in brackets are appearances as a substitute.