They played in the second tier of the English football system, the Football League Second Division, in the final season before the introduction of the Premier League.

The team finished in 11th place, having occupied a mid-table position for the majority of the campaign.

During the season Steve Bull became the club's all-time leading goalscorer when he surpassed John Richards' total of 194 goals.

A total of 24 teams competed in the Football League Second Division in the 1991–92 season.

Source: Statto.com Key:  ‡ On loan from another club   * First appearance(s) for the clubCorrect as of end of season.