1996–97 Peterborough United F.C. season
During the 1996–97 English football season, Peterborough United F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.
Season summary
In the 1996-97 season, Peterborough appointed Barry Fry as manager and chairman just after leaving Birmingham at the end of last season. His first season in charge wasn't great and Peterborough were relegated to the Third Division.Final league table
Results
Peterborough United's score comes firstLegend
Football League Second Division
FA Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
| R1 | 16 November 1996 | Cheltenham Town | H | 0–0 | 5,271 | |
| R1R | 27 November 1996 | Cheltenham Town | A | 3–1 | 4,160 | Charlery, Grazioli |
| R2 | 7 December 1996 | Enfield | A | 1–1 | 2,847 | Charlery |
| R2R | 17 December 1996 | Enfield | H | 4–1 | 3,997 | Houghton, Charlery, Carruthers |
| R3 | 4 January 1997 | Plymouth Argyle | A | 1–0 | 7,299 | Charlery |
| R4 | 4 February 1997 | Wrexham | H | 2–4 | 8,734 | Charlery, Griffiths |
League Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
| R1 1st Leg | 21 August 1996 | Millwall | A | 0–1 | 5,145 | |
| R1 2nd Leg | 3 September 1996 | Millwall | H | 2–0 | 4,610 | Charlery, Griffiths |
| R2 1st Leg | 18 September 1996 | Southampton | A | 0–2 | 14,467 | |
| R2 2nd Leg | 25 September 1996 | Southampton | H | 1–4 | 8,220 | Farrell |
Football League Trophy
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
| SR2 | 21 January 1997 | Walsall | H | 2–0 | 2,274 | Donowa, Heald |
| SQF | 28 January 1997 | Exeter City | A | 1–0 | 1,478 | Donowa |
| SSF | 18 February 1997 | Watford | A | 1–0 | 5,324 | Otto |
| SF 1st Leg | 11 March 1997 | Colchester United | H | 2–0 | 4,556 | Otto, Charlery |
| SF 2nd Leg | 18 March 1997 | Colchester United | A | 0–3 | 4,705 |