1996–97 Southend United F.C. season


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

Season summary

The 1996–97 season was a big struggle for Southend as they suffered relegation after finishing bottom of Division One. Ronnie Whelan left the club and he openly admitted when he took the job he didn't know the first thing about being a manager.

Final league table

NB In the Football League goals scored takes precedence over goal difference

Results

Southend United's score comes first

Legend

Football League First Division

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R315 January 1997Leicester CityA0–213,982

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R1 First Leg20 August 1996FulhamH0–23,084
R1 Second Leg3 September 1996FulhamA2–1 4,297Nielsen, Rammell

Squad