The 1997–98 season was Cardiff City F.C.
They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the fourth tier of English football, finishing twenty-first.
The season also saw the launch of the FAW Premier Cup with Cardiff reaching the final before losing 2–1 to Wrexham.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.