Stockport finished the league season in 19th, two places off the relegation zone.

[7] Following a poor start to the 2003–2004 season player-manager Carlton Palmer was sacked by the club in September.

[8] Upon completion of the Euro 2004 qualifying matches with Northern Ireland, Sammy McIlroy re-entered club management signing a three-year deal in October 2003.

[11] First Round First Round First Round [12] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.