1996–97 Charlton Athletic F.C. season


During the 1996–97 English football season, Charlton Athletic F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.

Season summary

After missing out on promotion to the Premier League the season before in the play-offs, Alan Curbishley was looking to steer Charlton to automatic promotion the following season but it turned out to be a disappointing season for the Addicks, finishing in 15th place.

Final league table

Results

Charlton Athletic's score comes first

Legend

Football League First Division

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R35 January 1997Newcastle UnitedH1–115,000Kinsella
R3R15 January 1997Newcastle UnitedA1–236,398Robson

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R2 First Leg17 September 1996BurnleyH4–14,874Leaburn, Robinson, Allen
R2 Second Leg24 September 1996BurnleyA2–1 2,281Allen, Whyte
R323 October 1996LiverpoolH1–115,000Whyte
R3R13 November 1996LiverpoolA1–420,714Newton

First-team squad