In a terribly inconsistent season Wednesday go fifteen matches before their first drawn match, winning seven and losing eight.  They struggle to avoid relegation, finishing in 20th place four points ahead of Preston, who are relegated along with Derby County.

In the FA Cup, Wednesday beat 2nd Division sides Notts County and Wolves (after a replay), before meeting Southern League Brighton for the first time ever.  Wednesday win comfortably but lose in the 4th round to Aston Villa at Hillsborough in front of nearly 57,000 supporters.