1896–97 Stoke F.C. season
Clash Royale CLAN TAG#URR8PPP Stoke 1896–97 season Chairman Mr S. Barker Manager Bill Rowley Stadium Victoria Ground Football League First Division 13th (25 Points) FA Cup Second Round Top goalscorer League: William Maxwell (13) All: William Maxwell (16) Highest home attendance 8,000 vs Everton (2 January 1897) Lowest home attendance 2,500 vs Bury (12 April 1897) Average home league attendance 5,400 Home colours ← 1895–96 1897–98 → The 1896–97 season was Stoke's eighth season in the Football League. After last season's success of finishing in 6th position there was high hopes that it would signal a change in the club's fortunes. Alas it was a disappointing season for Stoke as little progress was made and they finished the season in 13th position with 25 points. [1] Contents 1 Season review 1.1 League 1.2 FA Cup 2 Final league table 3 Results 3.1 Legend 3.2 Football League First Division 3.3 FA Cup 4 Squad statistics 5 References Season review League As the 1896–97...