They finished in 20th position in the 24-team 1996–97 Football League Second Division.
They were eliminated from the 1996–97 FA Cup in the third round by Hednesford Town, from the 1996–97 League Cup in the third round by Leicester City, and from the 1996–97 Football League Trophy in the Northern section quarter-final by Carlisle United.
31 players made at least one appearance in nationally organised first-team competition, and there were 16 different goalscorers.
Defender Tony Barras played in all 57 first-team matches over the season.
Neil Tolson finished as leading goalscorer with 17 goals, of which 12 came in league competition, two came in the FA Cup and three came in the League Cup.