1996–97 Football Conference Topscorers in Order of League Goals Topscorers in Order of League Goals

| Player | Club | League | FA_Cup | FA_Trophy | League_Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Hughes | Kidderminster Harriers | 30 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| Lennie Dennis | Welling United | 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Andy Whittaker | Southport | 19 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27 |
| Gary Abbott | Slough Town | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Justin Jackson | Woking | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| Barry Hayles | Stevenage Borough | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 21 |
| David Leworthy | Rushden & Diamonds | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Lee Steele | Northwich Victoria | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Joe O`Connor | Hednesford | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Paul Thompson | Gateshead | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Clive Walker | Woking | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 19 |