1895-96 in English football

The 1895–96 season was the 25th season of competitive football in England.

Loughborough replaced Walsall Town Swifts in the Second Division.

Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition

P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GA = Goal average; Pts = Points