The previous season had seen Norwich promoted back to the top flight as Second Division champions.

[1] Nevertheless, many expected them to struggle, especially since a number of players, including England internationals Chris Woods and Dave Watson, had departed the club just prior to the season.

However, there would be no European qualification this season, since the ban on English clubs following the Heysel stadium disaster was still in effect.

Here, they reached the semi-finals, one game away from Wembley, only to be eliminated 2–1 by Charlton Athletic after extra-time.

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