Football League Third Division (1992-2004) 1996-97

==Promotion and relegation==
===Start of season===
Teams promoted to Second Division 1996-97
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Teams promoted from Conference 1995-96
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===End of season===
Teams relegated from Second Division 1996-97
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Teams relegated to Conference 1997-98
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==Final league table==
Pos	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Comments
Football League Third Division 1996-97 Winners
Wigan Athletic1st Third Division title
==Play-offs==
==Top goalscorers==
Scorer	Goals	Team
==External links and references==
1996-97