During the 1996–97 English football season, Peterborough United F.C.

competed in the Football League Second Division.

In the 1996–97 season, Peterborough appointed Barry Fry as manager and chairman just after leaving Birmingham at the end of last season.

His first season in charge wasn't great and Peterborough were relegated to the Third Division.

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