1896–97 Manchester City F.C. season
| 1896–97 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Sam Ormerod |
| Football League | 6th |
| FA Cup | First round |
| Top goalscorer | League: Meredith (10 goals) All: Meredith (10 goals) |
| Highest home attendance | 20,000 vs Newton Heath (3 October 1896) |
| Lowest home attendance | 1,000 vs Lincoln City (13 February 1897) 1,000 vs Leicester Fosse (12 April 1897) |
The 1896–97 season was Manchester City F.C.'s sixth season of league football and fifth season in the Football League.