After finishing in 8th the previous season, hopes are high but a 10-match winless run leaves Wednesday bottom of the League and Len Ashurst is sacked.  Jack Charlton attends the Chesterfield match, watching from the North stand as Wednesday get their first win of the season.  He likes what he sees and signs as manager after the match.  Under Charlton Wednesday gradually climb the League and finish in a respectable 14th place.

Wednesday reach the 5th round of the EFL Cup before being knocked out by 1st Division Everton.