1970–71 Football League Second Division Second Division

| Scorer | Club | League_goals | FA_Cup_goals | League_Cup_goals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Possee | Millwall | 14 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Peter Silverster | Norwich City | 15 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| David Watson | Sunderland / Rotherham | 4 + 9 | 0 + 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Ron Wigg | Watford | 13 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Ken Wagstaff | Hull City | 12 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Alan Woodward | Sheffield United | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Mick Prendergast | Sheffield Wednesday | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Trevor Francis | Birmingham City | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Brian Clark | Cardiff City | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Peter Noble | Swindon Town | 14 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Hughie McIlmoyle | Middlesbrough | 13 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Bill Dearden | Sheffield United | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Ray Hiron | Portsmouth | 13 | 1 | 0 | 14 |