1996–97 season | |||
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Chairman | Frank Teasdale | ||
Manager | Adrian Heath | ||
Second Division | 9th | ||
League Cup | 2nd Round | ||
FA Cup | 3rd Round | ||
Football League Trophy | 2nd Round | ||
Top goalscorer |
League: Paul Barnes (24) All: Paul Barnes (25) |
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Highest home attendance | 16,186 v Preston North End (25 December 1996) |
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Lowest home attendance | 2,281 v Charlton Athletic (24 September 1996) |
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Average home league attendance | 9,027 | ||
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The 1996–1997 season was Burnley's 2nd season in the third tier of English football. They were managed by Adrian Heath in his only full season since he replaced Jimmy Mullen in March 1996.