1997–98 Barnsley F.C. season
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During the 1997–98 English football season, Barnsley F.C.
competed in the FA Premier League
(known as the FA Carling Premiership for sponsorship reasons). It was their first (and, to date, only) season in the top flight of English football.
was the first top flight season in Barnsley's
102-year history, and, despite some courageous performances, their stay among the elite lasted just one season. They were in the bottom three virtually all season long, though they did enjoy some success in the FA Cup
, knocking out Manchester United
in the fifth round before bowing out to eventual runners-up Newcastle United
in the quarter-final. Their relegation was confirmed a few weeks later, and manager Danny Wilson then moved to Sheffield Wednesday
. 35-year-old striker John Hendrie
was appointed player-manager following Wilson's departure.
P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
competed in the FA Premier League
FA Premier League
The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier...
(known as the FA Carling Premiership for sponsorship reasons). It was their first (and, to date, only) season in the top flight of English football.
Season summary
1997-981997-98 in English football
The 1997-1998 season was the 118th season of competitive football in England.-Premier League:Arsenal overhauled Manchester United's lead during the final weeks of the season to win the Premiership title...
was the first top flight season in Barnsley's
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
102-year history, and, despite some courageous performances, their stay among the elite lasted just one season. They were in the bottom three virtually all season long, though they did enjoy some success in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, knocking out Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in the fifth round before bowing out to eventual runners-up Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
in the quarter-final. Their relegation was confirmed a few weeks later, and manager Danny Wilson then moved to Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
. 35-year-old striker John Hendrie
John Hendrie
John Grattan Hendrie is a Scottish former professional association footballer who played on the right wing or in attack....
was appointed player-manager following Wilson's departure.
Final league table
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 68 | 33 | +35 | 78 |
| 2. | Manchester United | 38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 73 | 26 | +47 | 77 |
| 3. | Liverpool Liverpool F.C. Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups... |
38 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 68 | 42 | +26 | 65 |
| 4. | Chelsea Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... |
38 | 20 | 3 | 15 | 71 | 43 | +28 | 63 |
| 5. | Leeds United Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... |
38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 57 | 46 | +11 | 59 |
| 6. | Blackburn Rovers | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 57 | 52 | +5 | 58 |
| 7. | Aston Villa | 38 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 49 | 48 | +1 | 57 |
| 8. | West Ham United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 56 | 57 | −1 | 56 |
| 9. | Derby County Derby County F.C. Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English... |
38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 52 | 49 | +3 | 55 |
| 10. | Leicester City | 38 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 51 | 41 | +10 | 53 |
| 11. | Coventry City | 38 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 46 | 44 | +2 | 52 |
| 12. | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
38 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 50 | 55 | −5 | 48 |
| 13. | Newcastle United | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 35 | 44 | −9 | 44 |
| 14. | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 | 56 | −12 | 44 |
| 15. | Wimbledon Wimbledon F.C. Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football... |
38 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 34 | 46 | −12 | 44 |
| 16. | Sheffield Wednesday | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 52 | 67 | −15 | 44 |
| 17. | Everton Everton F.C. Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football... |
38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 41 | 56 | −15 | 40 |
| 18. | Bolton Wanderers | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 41 | 61 | −20 | 40 |
| 19. | Barnsley Barnsley F.C. Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's... |
38 | 10 | 5 | 23 | 37 | 82 | −45 | 35 |
| 20. | Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C. Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in... |
38 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 37 | 71 | −34 | 32 |
| Key |
|---|
| Qualified for the Champions League |
| Qualified for the UEFA Cup |
| Qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup |
| Relegated to Division One |
P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Legend
| Win | Draw | Loss |
FA Premier League
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 1997 | West Ham United West Ham United F.C. West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current... |
H | 1-2 | 18,667 | Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... |
| 12 August 1997 | Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C. Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in... |
A | 1-0 | 21,547 | Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... |
| 24 August 1997 | Chelsea Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... |
H | 0-6 | 18,170 | |
| 27 August 1997 | Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers F.C. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001.... |
H | 2-1 | 18,661 | Tinkler Eric Tinkler Eric Tinkler is a retired South African footballer who played for Wits in South Africa, Vitória de Setúbal and União de Tomar in Portugal, Cagliari in Italy and Barnsley in England.... , Hristov |
| 30 August 1997 | Derby County Derby County F.C. Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English... |
A | 0-1 | 27,232 | |
| 13 September 1997 | Aston Villa Aston Villa F.C. Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder... |
H | 0-3 | 18,649 | |
| 20 September 1997 | Everton Everton F.C. Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football... |
A | 2-4 | 32,659 | Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... , Barnard Darren Barnard Darren Sean Barnard ,is a former professional footballer and Welsh international, playing 22 times for Wales between 1998 and 2004. He is currently joint-manager of Camberley Town and is also the club's Director of football and notably played for Chelsea and Barnsley... |
| 23 September 1997 | Wimbledon Wimbledon F.C. Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football... |
A | 1-4 | 7,668 | Tinkler Eric Tinkler Eric Tinkler is a retired South African footballer who played for Wits in South Africa, Vitória de Setúbal and União de Tomar in Portugal, Cagliari in Italy and Barnsley in England.... |
| 27 September 1997 | Leicester City Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... |
H | 0-2 | 18,660 | |
| 4 October 1997 | Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
A | 0-5 | 38,049 | |
| 20 October 1997 | Coventry City Coventry City F.C. Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry... |
H | 2-0 | 17,463 | Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... , Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... (pen) |
| 25 October 1997 | Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
A | 0-7 | 55,142 | |
| 1 November 1997 | Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers F.C. Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.... |
H | 1-1 | 18,665 | Bosančić Jovo Bosancic Jovo Bosančić is a retired Serbian footballer who played as a right midfielder.-Club career:... |
| 8 November 1997 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
A | 1-4 | 15,018 | Bosančić Jovo Bosancic Jovo Bosančić is a retired Serbian footballer who played as a right midfielder.-Club career:... (pen) |
| 22 November 1997 | Liverpool Liverpool F.C. Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups... |
A | 1-0 | 41,011 | Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... |
| 29 November 1997 | Leeds United Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... |
H | 2-3 | 18,690 | Liddell Andy Liddell Andrew Mark "Andy" Liddell is a former Scottish football midfielder who is currently fitness coach of Ipswich Town. He previously played with Barnsley, Sheffield United, Wigan Athletic and Oldham Athletic and Rotherham United.-Early career:Liddell started his league career at Barnsley, making his... , Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... |
| 8 December 1997 | Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the... |
A | 1-2 | 29,086 | Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... |
| 13 December 1997 | Newcastle United Newcastle United F.C. Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger... |
H | 2-2 | 18,687 | Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... , Hendrie John Hendrie John Grattan Hendrie is a Scottish former professional association footballer who played on the right wing or in attack.... |
| 20 December 1997 | Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
A | 0-3 | 28,232 | |
| 26 December 1997 | Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers F.C. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001.... |
A | 1-1 | 25,000 | Hristov |
| 28 December 1997 | Derby County Derby County F.C. Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English... |
H | 1-0 | 18,686 | Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... |
| 10 January 1998 | West Ham United West Ham United F.C. West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current... |
A | 0-6 | 23,714 | |
| 17 January 1998 | Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C. Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in... |
H | 1-0 | 17,819 | Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... |
| 31 January 1998 | Chelsea Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... |
A | 0-2 | 34,442 | |
| 7 February 1998 | Everton Everton F.C. Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football... |
H | 2-2 | 18,672 | Fjørtoft Jan Åge Fjørtoft Jan Aage Fjørtoft is a former Norwegian footballer. A powerful centre forward with netting ability , he played professionally in Norway, Austria, England and Germany... , Barnard Darren Barnard Darren Sean Barnard ,is a former professional footballer and Welsh international, playing 22 times for Wales between 1998 and 2004. He is currently joint-manager of Camberley Town and is also the club's Director of football and notably played for Chelsea and Barnsley... |
| 21 February 1998 | Coventry City Coventry City F.C. Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry... |
A | 0-1 | 20,265 | |
| 28 February 1998 | Wimbledon Wimbledon F.C. Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football... |
H | 2-1 | 17,102 | Fjørtoft Jan Åge Fjørtoft Jan Aage Fjørtoft is a former Norwegian footballer. A powerful centre forward with netting ability , he played professionally in Norway, Austria, England and Germany... (2) |
| 11 March 1998 | Aston Villa Aston Villa F.C. Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder... |
A | 1-0 | 29,519 | Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... |
| 14 March 1998 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
H | 4-3 | 18,368 | Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... , Jones Scott Jones (English footballer) Scott Jones is a retired English football defender. He is perhaps most remembered for when he scored a brace as Barnsley defeated Manchester United in the 1998 FA Cup 5th round replay.-Clubs:*1994-2000 : Barnsley-References:... , Fjørtoft Jan Åge Fjørtoft Jan Aage Fjørtoft is a former Norwegian footballer. A powerful centre forward with netting ability , he played professionally in Norway, Austria, England and Germany... , Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... (pen) |
| 28 March 1998 | Liverpool Liverpool F.C. Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups... |
H | 2-3 | 18,684 | Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... (2) |
| 31 March 1998 | Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers F.C. Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.... |
A | 1-2 | 24,179 | Hristov |
| 4 April 1998 | Leeds United Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... |
A | 1-2 | 37,749 | Hristov |
| 11 April 1998 | Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the... |
H | 2-1 | 18,692 | Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... , Fjørtoft Jan Åge Fjørtoft Jan Aage Fjørtoft is a former Norwegian footballer. A powerful centre forward with netting ability , he played professionally in Norway, Austria, England and Germany... |
| 13 April 1998 | Newcastle United Newcastle United F.C. Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger... |
A | 1-2 | 36,534 | Fjørtoft Jan Åge Fjørtoft Jan Aage Fjørtoft is a former Norwegian footballer. A powerful centre forward with netting ability , he played professionally in Norway, Austria, England and Germany... |
| 18 April 1998 | Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
H | 1-1 | 18,692 | Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... |
| 25 April 1998 | Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
H | 0-2 | 18,691 | |
| 2 May 1998 | Leicester City Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... |
A | 0-1 | 21,293 | |
| 10 May 1998 | Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
H | 0-2 | 18,694 |
FA Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R3 | 3 January 1998 | Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers F.C. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001.... |
H | 1-0 | 15,042 | Barnard Darren Barnard Darren Sean Barnard ,is a former professional footballer and Welsh international, playing 22 times for Wales between 1998 and 2004. He is currently joint-manager of Camberley Town and is also the club's Director of football and notably played for Chelsea and Barnsley... |
| R4 | 24 January 1998 | Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
A | 1-1 | 28,722 | Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... (pen) |
| R4R | 4 February 1998 | Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
H | 3-1 | 18,220 | Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... , Refearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... , Barnard Darren Barnard Darren Sean Barnard ,is a former professional footballer and Welsh international, playing 22 times for Wales between 1998 and 2004. He is currently joint-manager of Camberley Town and is also the club's Director of football and notably played for Chelsea and Barnsley... |
| R5 | 15 February 1998 | Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
A | 1-1 | 54,700 | Hendrie John Hendrie John Grattan Hendrie is a Scottish former professional association footballer who played on the right wing or in attack.... |
| R5R | 25 February 1998 | Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
H | 3-2 | 18,655 | Hendrie John Hendrie John Grattan Hendrie is a Scottish former professional association footballer who played on the right wing or in attack.... , Jones Scott Jones (English footballer) Scott Jones is a retired English football defender. He is perhaps most remembered for when he scored a brace as Barnsley defeated Manchester United in the 1998 FA Cup 5th round replay.-Clubs:*1994-2000 : Barnsley-References:... (2) |
| QF | 8 March 1998 | Newcastle United Newcastle United F.C. Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger... |
A | 1-3 | 36,695 | Liddell Andy Liddell Andrew Mark "Andy" Liddell is a former Scottish football midfielder who is currently fitness coach of Ipswich Town. He previously played with Barnsley, Sheffield United, Wigan Athletic and Oldham Athletic and Rotherham United.-Early career:Liddell started his league career at Barnsley, making his... |
League Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2 First Leg | 16 September 1997 | Chesterfield Chesterfield F.C. Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower... |
A | 2-1 | 6,318 | Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... (pen), Ward Ashley Ward Ashley Ward is an English retired footballer. He was a centre forward.-Biography:Ward was born in Middleton, Lancashire, the son of a coal mining engineer... |
| R2 Second Leg | 30 September 1997 | Chesterfield Chesterfield F.C. Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower... |
H | 4-1 | 8,417 | Liddell Andy Liddell Andrew Mark "Andy" Liddell is a former Scottish football midfielder who is currently fitness coach of Ipswich Town. He previously played with Barnsley, Sheffield United, Wigan Athletic and Oldham Athletic and Rotherham United.-Early career:Liddell started his league career at Barnsley, making his... , Redfearn Neil Redfearn Neil David Redfearn is an English former footballer and manager who is currently under-18s coach and reserve team manager at Leeds United.... , Sheridan Darren Sheridan Darren Stephen Sheridan is an English footballer.He is currently a player-manager for English non-league club Barrow... , Hristov |
| R3 | 14 October 1997 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
H | 1-2 | 9,019 | Liddell Andy Liddell Andrew Mark "Andy" Liddell is a former Scottish football midfielder who is currently fitness coach of Ipswich Town. He previously played with Barnsley, Sheffield United, Wigan Athletic and Oldham Athletic and Rotherham United.-Early career:Liddell started his league career at Barnsley, making his... |