During the 1996–97 English football season, Hull City A.F.C. competed in the Football League Third Division.
Season summary
A ten match unbeaten league run at the beginning of the 1996–97 season saw Hull remain in the top six until the beginning of October, but the side drifted towards a mid table placing by Christmas. The Tigers progressed through to the second round of the FA Cup following an extraordinary first round replay against Whitby Town. Duane Darby scored a double hat-trick in Hull's 8–4 victory.
Their league form was less impressive, and Hull finished in 17th place – their lowest ever position. The campaign was played out amid growing unrest from the dwindling support. The abuse generated against Dolan and chairman Martin Fish led Christopher Needler – son of the former chairman – to sell his major shareholding.
In July 1997, the Needler family's ownership of the club was at an end. David Lloyd, captain of the Great Britain Davis Cup tennis team and a multi-millionaire, was the new Hull City owner. He also acquired the Hull Rugby League club and ran the two in a joint operation.
Final league table
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- Pld = Matches ; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
- NB: In the Football League goals scored (F) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
- ↑ Brighton & Hove Albion had two points deducted for failure to control spectators.
Key |
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Division Champions, promoted |
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Promoted |
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Participated in play-offs |
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Promoted through play-offs |
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New club in the league (none) |
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Relegated to Conference |
Results
Hull City's score comes first[1]
Legend
Date |
Opponent |
Venue |
Result |
Attendance |
Scorers |
17 August 1996 |
Darlington |
H |
3–2 |
4,224 |
Darby (3) |
24 August 1996 |
Carlisle United |
A |
0–0 |
5,407 |
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27 August 1996 |
Hereford United |
A |
1–0 |
2,820 |
Darby |
31 August 1996 |
Barnet |
H |
0–0 |
4,605 |
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7 September 1996 |
Rochdale |
H |
1–1 |
3,451 |
Doncel-Varcarcel |
10 September 1996 |
Lincoln City |
A |
1–0 |
3,069 |
Peacock |
14 September 1996 |
Colchester United |
A |
1–1 |
3,073 |
Gordon |
21 September 1996 |
Hartlepool United |
H |
1–0 |
3,886 |
Darby |
28 September 1996 |
Swansea City |
A |
0–0 |
2,961 |
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1 October 1996 |
Mansfield Town |
H |
1–1 |
3,579 |
Gordon |
5 October 1996 |
Scunthorpe United |
H |
0–2 |
5,414 |
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12 October 1996 |
Leyton Orient |
A |
1–1 |
4,490 |
Brien |
15 October 1996 |
Scarborough |
A |
2–3 |
3,425 |
Turner (2) |
19 October 1996 |
Fulham |
H |
0–3 |
3,986 |
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26 October 1996 |
Wigan Athletic |
A |
2–1 |
3,887 |
Peacock, Trevitt |
29 October 1996 |
Cardiff City |
H |
1–1 |
2,775 |
Gilbert |
2 November 1996 |
Cambridge United |
H |
1–3 |
3,563 |
Brown |
9 November 1996 |
Chester City |
A |
0–0 |
2,085 |
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20 November 1996 |
Torquay United |
H |
2–0 |
1,775 |
Darby, Peacock |
23 November 1996 |
Exeter City |
A |
0–0 |
3,423 |
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30 November 1996 |
Wigan Athletic |
H |
1–1 |
3,537 |
Doncel-Varcarcel |
3 December 1996 |
Northampton Town |
A |
1–2 |
3,519 |
Darby |
14 December 1996 |
Brighton & Hove Albion |
A |
0–3 |
3,762 |
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21 December 1996 |
Doncaster Rovers |
H |
3–1 |
2,830 |
Mason (2), Darby |
26 December 1996 |
Lincoln City |
H |
2–1 |
4,892 |
Darby, Mason |
1 January 1997 |
Hartlepool United |
A |
1–1 |
1,944 |
Joyce |
11 January 1997 |
Swansea City |
H |
1–1 |
2,810 |
Mann |
18 January 1997 |
Mansfield Town |
A |
0–1 |
2,286 |
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25 January 1997 |
Cardiff City |
A |
0–2 |
2,328 |
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1 February 1997 |
Chester City |
H |
1–0 |
2,513 |
Gordon |
8 February 1997 |
Cambridge United |
A |
0–1 |
3,029 |
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15 February 1997 |
Exeter City |
H |
2–0 |
2,668 |
Joyce, Gordon |
22 February 1997 |
Torquay United |
A |
1–1 |
2,072 |
Greaves |
25 February 1997 |
Rochdale |
A |
2–1 |
1,349 |
Joyce, Darby |
1 March 1997 |
Northampton Town |
H |
1–1 |
3,495 |
Darby |
8 March 1997 |
Doncaster Rovers |
A |
0–0 |
3,274 |
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15 March 1997 |
Brighton & Hove Albion |
H |
3–0 |
3,373 |
Joyce (2), Darby |
22 March 1997 |
Carlisle United |
H |
0–1 |
3,847 |
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29 March 1997 |
Darlington |
A |
0–1 |
3,024 |
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31 March 1997 |
Hereford United |
H |
1–1 |
2,818 |
Greaves |
5 April 1997 |
Barnet |
A |
0–1 |
1,668 |
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12 April 1997 |
Scunthorpe United |
A |
2–2 |
4,257 |
Quigley, Lowthorpe |
15 April 1997 |
Colchester United |
H |
1–2 |
2,035 |
Darby |
19 April 1997 |
Leyton Orient |
H |
3–2 |
2,647 |
Peacock, Mann, Rioch (pen) |
26 April 1997 |
Fulham |
A |
0–2 |
10,588 |
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3 May 1997 |
Scarborough |
H |
0–2 |
3,774 |
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FA Cup
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League Cup
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Round |
Date |
Opponent |
Venue |
Result |
Attendance |
Goalscorers |
NR1 |
10 December 1996 |
Chester City |
H |
3–1 |
553 |
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NR2 |
28 January 1997 |
Carlisle United |
A |
0–4 |
3,716 |
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Squad
[2] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
References
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The club |
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Grounds |
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Other teams |
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Rivalries |
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Matches |
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