| 1996-97 season | |||
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| Chairman | Ian Donald | ||
| Manager | Roy Aitken | ||
| Scottish Premier Division | 6th | ||
| Scottish Cup | 3rd Round | ||
| Scottish League Cup | Quarter-Finalists | ||
| UEFA Cup | 2nd Round | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Billy Dodds (14) All: Billy Dodds (22) |
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| Highest home attendance | 21,500 vs. Rangers, 1 December 1996 | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 8,000 vs. Kilmarnock, 1 February 1997 | ||
| Average home league attendance | 12,607 | ||
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Aberdeen F.C. competed in the Scottish Premier Division, Scottish League Cup, Scottish Cup and UEFA Cup in season 1996–97.