1996–97 West Bromwich Albion F.C. season


During the 1996–97 English football season, West Bromwich Albion F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.

Season summary

In February 1997, Ray Harford was named as West Bromwich's new manager in place of Alan Buckley, who was sacked with the Baggies hovering just above the relegation zone in Division One and Harford did much to keep the club clear of relegation.

Final league table

Results

West Bromwich Albion's score comes first

Legend

Football League First Division

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R34 January 1997ChelseaA0–327,446

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R1 First Leg20 August 1996Colchester UnitedA3–23,521Hunt, Hamilton, Donovan
R1 Second Leg3 September 1996Colchester UnitedH1–3 9,809Groves

First-team squad

Reserve squad