| 1896–97 season | |||
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| Manager | Selection committee (overseen by Frank Watt) | ||
| Stadium | St James' Park | ||
| Football League Second Division | 5th | ||
| FA Cup | First Round | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Richard Smellie (15) All: Richard Smellie (15) |
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| Highest home attendance | 17,000 (vs. Notts County) |
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| Lowest home attendance | 4,000 (vs. Burton Swifts) |
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| Average home league attendance | 8,399 | ||
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The 1896–97 season was Newcastle United's fourth season in the Football League Second Division.
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