1996–97 Gillingham F.C. season
During the 1996–97 English football season, Gillingham F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.
Season summary
In the 1996–97 season, Gillingham had a satisfying campaign under Pulis after achieving promotion last season, finishing in 11th place.
Final league table
- 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).
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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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Relegated |
Results
Gillingham's score comes first[1]
Legend
Football League Second Division
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
17 August 1996 | Bristol City | H | 3–2 | 7,217 | Fortune-West, Harris, Piper |
24 August 1996 | Wycombe Wanderers | A | 1–1 | 4,582 | Ratcliffe |
27 August 1996 | Brentford | A | 0–2 | 5,384 | |
31 August 1996 | Chesterfield | H | 0–1 | 5,934 | |
7 September 1996 | Burnley | H | 1–0 | 6,116 | Fortune-West |
10 September 1996 | Luton Town | A | 1–2 | 4,604 | Chapman |
14 September 1996 | Walsall | A | 0–1 | 3,419 | |
21 September 1996 | Rotherham United | H | 3–1 | 4,920 | Onuora (3) |
28 September 1996 | Stockport County | A | 1–2 | 6,049 | Onuora |
1 October 1996 | Notts County | H | 1–0 | 5,482 | Onuora |
5 October 1996 | Bournemouth | H | 1–1 | 6,162 | Onuora |
12 October 1996 | Blackpool | A | 0–2 | 4,320 | |
15 October 1996 | Shrewsbury Town | A | 2–1 | 2,042 | Onuora, Bailey |
19 October 1996 | Millwall | H | 2–3 | 9,305 | Butler (2 pens) |
26 October 1996 | Preston North End | H | 1–1 | 6,256 | Onuora |
29 October 1996 | Plymouth Argyle | A | 0–2 | 4,787 | |
2 November 1996 | Bristol Rovers | A | 0–0 | 5,530 | |
9 November 1996 | Wrexham | H | 1–2 | 5,094 | Ratcliffe |
19 November 1996 | Peterborough United | A | 1–0 | 4,136 | Onuora |
23 November 1996 | York City | H | 0–1 | 5,048 | |
30 November 1996 | Preston North End | A | 0–1 | 9,616 | |
3 December 1996 | Crewe Alexandra | H | 2–1 | 3,575 | Pennock, Smith |
14 December 1996 | Bury | H | 2–2 | 5,542 | Butler, Ratcliffe |
21 December 1996 | Watford | A | 0–0 | 7,809 | |
26 December 1996 | Luton Town | H | 1–2 | 8,598 | Onuora |
28 December 1996 | Burnley | A | 1–5 | 10,004 | Bailey |
18 January 1997 | Notts County | A | 1–1 | 5,008 | Puttnam |
25 January 1997 | Plymouth Argyle | H | 4–1 | 5,465 | Curran (own goal), Green, Ratcliffe, Akinbiyi |
1 February 1997 | Wrexham | A | 1–1 | 3,193 | Akinbiyi |
8 February 1997 | Bristol Rovers | H | 1–0 | 6,900 | Hessenthaler |
15 February 1997 | York City | A | 3–2 | 2,748 | Onuora, Ratcliffe, Akinbiyi |
22 February 1997 | Peterborough United | H | 2–1 | 6,552 | Onuora (2) |
1 March 1997 | Crewe Alexandra | A | 2–3 | 3,555 | Green, Akinbiyi |
8 March 1997 | Watford | H | 3–1 | 7,385 | Hessenthaler, Onuora (pen), Butler |
15 March 1997 | Bury | A | 0–3 | 3,492 | |
22 March 1997 | Wycombe Wanderers | H | 1–0 | 5,932 | Onuora |
25 March 1997 | Rotherham United | A | 2–1 | 2,664 | Onuora, Ratcliffe |
29 March 1997 | Bristol City | A | 1–0 | 11,276 | Onuora (pen) |
31 March 1997 | Brentford | H | 1–2 | 7,361 | Onuora |
5 April 1997 | Chesterfield | A | 2–2 | 3,926 | Butler, Onuora |
12 April 1997 | Bournemouth | A | 2–2 | 5,008 | Butler, Pennock |
16 April 1997 | Stockport County | H | 1–0 | 4,485 | Butler |
19 April 1997 | Blackpool | H | 2–3 | 5,151 | Galloway, Butler |
26 April 1997 | Millwall | A | 2–0 | 8,946 | Akinbiyi, Onuora |
29 April 1997 | Walsall | H | 2–0 | 4,095 | Onuora, Butler |
3 May 1997 | Shrewsbury Town | H | 2–0 | 6,183 | Akinbiyi (2) |
FA Cup
League Cup
Football League Trophy
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
SR1 | 10 December 1996 | Cardiff City | H | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | 1,193 | |
Squad
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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