In a decent season, Wednesday look like promotion contenders for much of the season, but they only win three away matches all season and ultimately this costs them any chance of promotion.  A good start to the season sees them top of the League in September but a run of one win in eleven matches sees them slip to 9th.  Five wins in six matches sees them climb to 3rd in mid March but just two wins in the last eight matches results in a disappointing 10th place finish.

In the FA Cup, Wednesday defeat Fulham before drawing 1st Division Crystal Palace in the 4th round.  The teams draw 1-1 at Hillsborough and at Selhurst Park and the replay is scheduled for Villa Park.  Approximately 14,000 Wednesday travel to Birmingham and a Brian Joicey hat-trick sends them home happy with a 3-2 extra time victory.  Derek Dooley declares "This was the finest moment I have known in football since I stopped playing".  Wednesday are beaten in the 5th round by Chelsea.

Wednesday are beaten in the EFL Cup by 1st Division Wolves at the 3rd round stage.