1996–97 Walsall F.C. season


During the 1996–97 English football season, Walsall F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.

Season summary

In the 1996-97 season, Walsall had another satisfying mid-table finish under Nicholl, ending the season in 12th place. At the end of the season, Nicholl resigned because of family reasons.

Final league table

Results

Walsall's score comes first

Legend

Football League Second Division

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R116 November 1996Northwich VictoriaA2–23,142Wilson, Lightbourne
R1R26 November 1996Northwich VictoriaH3–13,491Lightbourne, Wilson
R27 December 1996BurnleyH1–15,031Lightbourne
R2R23 December 1996BurnleyA1–1 5,799Viveash

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R1 1st Leg20 August 1996WatfordH1–02,659Lightbourne
R1 2nd Leg3 September 1996WatfordA0–2 5,325

Football League Trophy

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
SR221 January 1997Peterborough UnitedA0–22,274

Squad