1999–2000 Manchester City F.C. season
During the 1999–2000 English football season, Manchester City F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.
Season summary
After gaining promotion to the First Division following a thrilling play-off final against Gillingham, Manchester City won a second successive promotion, coming second in the First Division behind Charlton Athletic, to return to the top flight of English football after a five-year absence.Team kit
The team kit was produced by Le Coq Sportif and the shirt sponsor was Eidos.Final league table
;Results summary;Results by round
Results
Manchester City's score comes firstLegend
Football League First Division
FA Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
R3 | 12 December 1999 | Chester City | A | 4-1 | 5,469 | Goater, Bishop, Doughty |
R4 | 9 January 2000 | Leeds United | H | 2-5 | 29,240 | Goater, Bishop |
League Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
R1 1st Leg | 11 August 1999 | Burnley | H | 5-0 | 11,074 | Goater, Kennedy, Horlock, G Taylor |
R1 2nd Leg | 24 August 1999 | Burnley | A | 1-0 | 3,647 | Cooke |
R2 1st Leg | 15 September 1999 | Southampton | H | 0-0 | 17,476 | |
R2 2nd Leg | 21 September 1999 | Southampton | A | 3-4 | 10,960 | Dickov, Goater |