2005–06 Port Vale F.C. season
| 2005–06 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Valiant 2001 | ||
| Chairman | Bill Bratt | ||
| Manager | Martin Foyle | ||
| Stadium | Vale Park | ||
| Football League One | 13th (60 Points) | ||
| FA Cup | Fifth Round (knocked out by Aston Villa) | ||
| League Cup | First Round (knocked out by Rotherham United) | ||
| Football League Trophy | Second Round (knocked out by Hereford United) | ||
| Player of the Year | George Pilkington | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Leon Constantine, Micky Cummins (10 each) All: Leon Constantine (12) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 6,793 vs. Nottingham Forest, 18 February 2006 | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 3,452 vs. Milton Keynes Dons, 4 April 2006 | ||
| Average home league attendance | 4,666 | ||
| Biggest win | 3–0 vs. Huddersfield Town, 28 December 2005 | ||
| Biggest defeat | 0–3 (twice) | ||
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The 2005–06 season was Port Vale's 94th season of football in the English Football League, and second-successive season in League One. Under manager Martin Foyle, the club delivered a mid‑table campaign, finishing 13th with 60 points, after 16 wins, 12 draws and 18 defeats, and netting 49 goals while conceding 54. Foyle's recruitment of striker Leon Constantine helped bolster the attack, though the sales of Sam Collins and Billy Paynter dampened promotion ambitions.
Cup competition results were mixed. Vale made a spirited FA Cup run to the Fourth Round, where they were eliminated 3–1 by Premier League side Aston Villa, generating crucial income and fan interest. They exited the League Cup at the First Round to Rotherham United and bowed out of the Football League Trophy in the Second Round, losing to Hereford United. Off the pitch, the club made significant financial strides. Operating losses were dramatically reduced from £500,000 to just £50,000, though the club took out a £2.25 million council loan, incurring monthly repayments of around £19,000. A major record shirt‑sponsorship deal was secured with BGC Gas, and celebrity fan Robbie Williams purchased £240,000 worth of shares — helping stabilise ownership under the Valiant 2001 consortium led by chairman Bill Bratt, with George Pilkington named Player of the Year and Leon Constantine top scorer with 12 in all competitions.
Overview
League One
The pre-season saw Martin Foyle sign Micky Bell and Hector Sam on free transfers from Bristol City and Wrexham respectively.[1][2] He also took in promising young striker Chris Cornes on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, who would impress in a Vale shirt.[3]
The season started with 14 points from seven games to launch the club's promotion bid. After three defeats, the Vale entered a long period of inconsistent form. In September, Darrell Clarke joined on loan from Hartlepool United,[4] though he would play just the one game for the club. Gary Mulligan also arrived on loan from Sheffield United,[5] and would find greater success in Burslem.[6] The next month Foyle added to the squad by signing Michael Husbands from Walsall. Vale lost 1–0 to Yeovil Town, who had Steve Thompson in his first match in caretaker charge and suummer signing Matt Harrold scoring his first goal for the club.[7]
In November, Sam Togwell joined on loan from Scunthorpe United in an initial six-week deal that was extended until the end of the season.[8] Another long-term loan deal was struck with Leyton Orient for big defender Clayton Fortune,[9] who would later turn down a permanent transfer to Vale Park after failing to agree on personal terms.[10] Foyle also made possibly the best signing of his spell in charge at Vale, bringing striker Leon Constantine in from Torquay United for a £20,000 fee.[11] However, Foyle lost two big players, when key defender Sam Collins and promising striker Billy Paynter were sold to Hull City for £65,000 and £150,000 respectively, the pair leaving on loan deals until the January transfer window (when they would leave permanently). Four straight defeats followed this, emphasising the sales' effect on the club's promotion bid.
In January, Bell moved on to Cheltenham Town,[12] and Hector Sam joined Walsall. In came Jason Talbot on loan from Mansfield Town,[13] who joined the club permanently at the end of the season. Foyle also signed defender Mark McGregor from Blackpool,[14] and midfielder Sean Doherty from ADO Den Haag.[15] Vale avenged their loss to Yeovil by winning one goal to nil at home.[16] A sequence of two points in five games killed off the Vale's promotion hopes by April.
They finished in 13th place with sixty points, some distance from promotion and relegation. Only the four relegated teams scored fewer goals than Vale, and Constantine was the club's top-scorer with twelve goals, closely followed by Cummins with eleven.
At the end of the season nine players departed the club: Lee Matthews (Crewe Alexandra);[17] Hector Sam (Walsall);[18] Steve Rowland (Southport);[19] Tony Dinning (Stockport County); Micky Cummins (Darlington);[20] Jonny Brain (Macclesfield Town);[21] Mark Innes (Hyde United); Sean Doherty (Accrington Stanley);[22] and Craig James (Darlington).[23] Andy Porter retired to concentrate on his coaching. With Dinning's departure, George Pilkington was appointed club captain.[24] World Cup international winger Chris Birchall was also sold to Coventry City for £325,000.[25]
Finances
On the financial side, Bill Bratt's cost-cutting measures had reduced the club's operating losses from £500,000 to £50,000.[26] Despite this, the club took out a £2.25 million loan from the local council, with monthly repayments of around £19,000.[27] Bratt continued to try and woo elderly North American millionaires, but Steve Stavro did not follow up his initial interest with any investment. In October 2005, the club turned down an investment group that wished to appoint Paul Gascoigne as manager.[28] Foyle said "We need a cup run, or an investor, to give us a kick-start because we aren't doing too badly".[29] He got his wish with an expected income of £250,000 from the Villa game.[30] In February, lifelong fan Robbie Williams bought £240,000 of the £250,000 worth of available shares in the club.[31] In April, the club announced a new record-breaking shirt sponsorship deal with BGC Gas.[32] The club also announced Bill Bratt would now be a paid chief executive.[33]
Cup competitions
In the FA Cup, Vale advanced past Wrexham to reach a second round encounter with Bristol Rovers. A late equaliser from Constantine earned Vale a replay,[34] and a Chris Birchall strike gave the "Valiants" victory at the Memorial Stadium.[35] They then made it to the fourth round after a 2–1 win over Doncaster Rovers thanks to a brace from loanee Sam Togwell.[36] They faced a trip to Villa Park to face Premier League Aston Villa, where they were defeated 3–1 after a brace from Milan Baroš.[37] A 7,500 strong contingent of Vale fans travelled to see the game and reworked the song (Is This the Way to) Amarillo into "Show me the way to Aston Villa" to mark the occasion.[38] This was the club's largest away following in 15 years.[39]
In the League Cup, Vale were knocked out 3–1 by Rotherham United at the Don Valley Stadium, with Hector Sam breaking his leg during the game.
In the Football League Trophy, Vale received a bye in the first round, but in the second round were embarrassed to lose 2–1 to Conference club Hereford United at Edgar Street, after a Tamika Mkandawire header in extra time.[40]
Results
Football League One
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bradford City | 46 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 51 | 49 | +2 | 61 |
| 12 | Scunthorpe United | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 68 | 73 | −5 | 60 |
| 13 | Port Vale | 46 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 49 | 54 | −5 | 60 |
| 14 | Gillingham | 46 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 50 | 64 | −14 | 60 |
| 15 | Yeovil Town | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 54 | 62 | −8 | 56 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Results by matchday
Matches
| 6 August 2005 1 | Southend United | 1–2 | Port Vale | Southend-on-Sea |
Gray  72' |
Report | Lowndes 12', 28' |
Stadium: Roots Hall Attendance: 6,543 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 9 August 2005 2 | Port Vale | 0–0 | Gillingham | Burslem |
| Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,931 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 15 August 2005 3 | Port Vale | 1–0 | Brentford | Burslem |
| Cummins 53' |
Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,275 Referee: Colin Webster |
| 20 August 2005 4 | Bristol City | 4–2 | Port Vale | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
| Brooker 4', 28' Stewart 7' Murray 14' |
Report | Lowndes 35' Bell 40' |
Stadium: Ashton Gate Attendance: 11,120 Referee: Mick Fletcher |
| 27 August 2005 5 | Port Vale | 2–0 | Doncaster Rovers | Burslem |
| Lowndes 30' Dinning 48' |
Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,993 Referee: Phil Joslin |
| 29 August 2005 6 | Milton Keynes Dons | 0–0 | Port Vale | Milton Keynes |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Stadium MK Attendance: 4,592 Referee: Keith Hill |
| 3 September 2005 7 | Port Vale | 2–0 | Rotherham United | Burslem |
| 13:30 BST | Lowndes 45' Paynter 90' |
Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,528 Referee: Gary Lewis |
| 10 September 2005 8 | Scunthorpe United | 2–0 | Port Vale | Scunthorpe |
| Hinds 32' Keogh 37' |
Report | Stadium: Glanford Park Attendance: 5,694 Referee: Brian Curson |
| 17 September 2005 9 | Port Vale | 0–1 | Colchester United | Burslem |
| Report | Iwelumo 34' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 5,166 Referee: Colin Webster |
| 24 September 2005 10 | Yeovil Town | 1–0 | Port Vale | Yeovil |
| Harrold 85' |
Report | Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 5,901 Referee: Trevor Parkes |
| 28 September 2005 11 | Port Vale | 2–2 | Oldham Athletic | Burslem |
| Cornes 71', 90' |
Report | Beckett 15' Killen 81' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 3,796 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
| 1 October 2005 12 | Port Vale | 3–2 | Walsall | Burslem |
| Birchall 8' Mulligan 55' Cornes 72' |
Report | Collins 24' (og.) Demontagnac 36' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 5,314 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
| 8 October 2005 13 | Swindon Town | 1–2 | Port Vale | Swindon |
| 13:00 BST | Fallon 24' |
Report | Bell 44' Cornes 53' |
Stadium: County Ground Attendance: 4,531 Referee: Paul Melin |
| 15 October 2005 14 | Port Vale | 0–1 | Bradford City | Burslem |
| Report | Claridge 64' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,892 Referee: Paul Robinson |
| 22 October 2005 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 1–2 | Port Vale | Bournemouth |
| Surman 23' |
Report | Cummins 75' Paynter 86' |
Stadium: Dean Court Attendance: 6,320 Referee: Steve Tanner |
| 29 October 2005 16 | Port Vale | 1–2 | Hartlepool United | Burslem |
| Cummins 43' |
Report | Williams 12' Butler 64' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,550 Referee: Lee Probert |
| 12 November 2005 17 | Chesterfield | 2–0 | Port Vale | Chesterfield, Derbyshire |
| Allison 31', 67' |
Report | Stadium: Saltergate Attendance: 4,714 Referee: Jon Moss |
| 19 November 2005 18 | Port Vale | 1–1 | Swindon Town | Burslem |
| Husbands 87' |
Report | Bouazza 66' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,108 Referee: Rob Styles |
| 26 November 2005 19 | Port Vale | 2–1 | Southend United | Burslem |
| Constantine 18' Husbands 55' |
Report | Smith 90' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 3,961 Referee: Tony Leake |
| 6 December 2005 20 | Nottingham Forest | 1–0 | Port Vale | Nottingham |
| Tyson 31' |
Report | Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 17,696 Referee: Neil Swarbrick |
| 10 December 2005 21 | Gillingham | 3–0 | Port Vale | Gillingham, Kent |
| Harris 41' Jarvis 66', 82' |
Report | Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 6,210 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 17 December 2005 22 | Port Vale | 0–1 | Bristol City | Burslem |
| Report | Brooker 45' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,214 Referee: Darren Deadman |
| 26 December 2005 23 | Port Vale | 1–2 | Blackpool | Burslem |
| Fortune 58' |
Report | Wiles 52' Parker 54' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 5,666 Referee: Mick Russell |
| 28 December 2005 24 | Huddersfield Town | 0–3 | Port Vale | Huddersfield |
| Report | Constantine 48', 65' Dinning 80' (pen.) |
Stadium: Kirklees Stadium Attendance: 10,824 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 31 December 2005 25 | Port Vale | 0–2 | Tranmere Rovers | Burslem |
| 14:00 GMT | Report | Harrison 8' Greenacre 90' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,489 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 2 January 2006 26 | Swansea City | 0–0 | Port Vale | Swansea |
| Report | Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 14,747 Referee: Paul Melin |
| 10 January 2006 27 | Rotherham United | 1–1 | Port Vale | Rotherham |
| Hoskins 26' |
Report | Husbands 7' |
Stadium: Millmoor Attendance: 3,883 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
| 14 January 2006 28 | Port Vale | 3–2 | Barnsley | Burslem |
| Sonner 24' Constantine 27' Togwell 73' |
Report | Burns 56' Carbon 67' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,468 Referee: Gary Sutton |
| 21 January 2006 29 | Colchester United | 2–1 | Port Vale | Colchester |
| Garcia 74', 87' |
Report | Husbands 79' (pen.) |
Stadium: Layer Road Attendance: 4,316 Referee: Phil Joslin |
| 4 February 2006 30 | Oldham Athletic | 0–1 | Port Vale | Oldham |
| Report | Constantine 44' |
Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 5,555 Referee: Mike Jones |
| 11 February 2006 31 | Port Vale | 1–0 | Yeovil Town | Burslem |
| Constantine 52' |
Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,732 Referee: Clive Oliver |
| 14 February 2006 32 | Barnsley | 1–1 | Port Vale | Barnsley |
| Hayes 56' |
Report | Cummins 84' |
Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 7,709 Referee: Jarnail Singh |
| 18 February 2006 33 | Port Vale | 0–2 | Nottingham Forest | Burslem |
| Report | Commons 40' Tyson 90' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 6,793 Referee: Paul Taylor |
| 25 February 2006 34 | Brentford | 0–1 | Port Vale | Brentford, West London |
| Report | Smith 36' |
Stadium: Griffin Park Attendance: 7,542 Referee: Grant Hegley |
| 28 February 2006 35 | Port Vale | 1–2 | Scunthorpe United | Burslem |
| Cummins 18' |
Report | Sparrow 11' Taylor 59' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 3,984 Referee: Russell Booth |
| 11 March 2006 36 | Doncaster Rovers | 1–1 | Port Vale | Doncaster |
| Fortune-West 58' |
Report | Constantine 86' |
Stadium: Belle Vue Attendance: 5,511 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
| 18 March 2006 37 | Blackpool | 1–0 | Port Vale | Blackpool |
| Williams 66' |
Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 5,494 Referee: Mike Jones |
| 25 March 2006 38 | Port Vale | 1–1 | Huddersfield Town | Burslem |
| Cummins 59' |
Report | Booth 81' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 5,664 Referee: Graham Laws |
| 31 March 2006 39 | Tranmere Rovers | 3–0 | Port Vale | Prenton |
| Zola 28' O'Leary 58' Davies 78' |
Report | Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 6,926 Referee: Nigel Miller |
| 4 April 2006 40 | Port Vale | 3–1 | Milton Keynes Dons | Burslem |
| Constantine 13', 35' (pen.) Cummins 45' |
Report | Platt 28' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 3,452 Referee: Paul Robinson |
| 8 April 2006 41 | Port Vale | 3–2 | Swansea City | Burslem |
| Togwell 43' Cummins 58' Constantine 63' |
Report | Akinfenwa 47' Fallon 88' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,850 Referee: Brian Curson |
| 15 April 2006 42 | Walsall | 1–1 | Port Vale | Walsall |
| Constable 50' |
Report | Fortune 86' |
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 4,876 Referee: Chris Foy |
| 17 April 2006 43 | Port Vale | 0–0 | AFC Bournemouth | Burslem |
| Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,006 Referee: Trevor Parkes |
| 22 April 2006 44 | Bradford City | 1–0 | Port Vale | Bradford |
| Bower 44' |
Report | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 7,139 Referee: Gary Lewis |
| 29 April 2006 45 | Port Vale | 3–1 | Chesterfield | Burslem |
| Pilkington 5', 15' Cummins 81' |
Report | O'Hara 3' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,478 Referee: Lee Probert |
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| 6 May 2006 46 | Hartlepool United | 1–1 | Port Vale | Hartlepool |
| Brown 86' |
Report | Cummins 77' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 6,895 Referee: Russell Booth |
FA Cup
| 4 November 2005 R1 | Port Vale | 2–1 | Wrexham | Burslem |
| Husbands 20' Constantine 65' |
Report | McEvilly 63' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 5,046 Referee: Darren Deadman |
| 2 December 2005 R2 | Port Vale | 1–1 | Bristol Rovers | Burslem |
| Constantine 86' |
Report | Gibb 55' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,483 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
| 13 December 2005 Replay | Bristol Rovers | 0–1 | Port Vale | Bristol |
| Report | Birchall 22' |
Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 5,623 Referee: Paul Armstrong |
| 6 January 2006 R3 | Port Vale | 2–1 | Doncaster Rovers | Burslem |
| Togwell 55', 73' |
Report | Heffernan 27' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 4,923 Referee: Clive Penton |
| 28 January 2006 R4 | Aston Villa | 3–1 | Port Vale | Birmingham |
| Baroš 70', 74' Davis 90' |
Report | Lowndes 85' |
Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 30,434 Referee: Steve Bennett |
League Cup
| 23 August 2005 R1 | Rotherham United | 3–1 | Port Vale | Rotherham |
| Rowland 41' (og.) Burton 71' Otsemobor 90' |
Report | Cummins 45' |
Stadium: Millmoor Attendance: 2,809 Referee: Clive Oliver |
Football League Trophy
| 22 November 2005 R2 | Hereford United | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Port Vale | Hereford |
| Carey-Bertram 14' Mkandawire 102' |
Report | Smith 45' |
Stadium: Edgar Street Attendance: 1,355 Referee: Andy Penn |
Player statistics
Appearances and goals
- Key to positions: GK – Goalkeeper; DF – Defender; MF – Midfielder; FW – Forward
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | League One | FA Cup | League Cup | Football League Trophy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  ENG
|
Mark Goodlad | 52 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | ENG
|
George Pilkington | 53 | 2 | 46 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | ENG
|
Craig James | 42 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | MF | ENG
|
Danny Sonner | 33 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | ENG
|
Michael Walsh | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | DF | ENG
|
Clayton Fortune | 29 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FW | ENG
|
Lee Matthews | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF |  IRL
|
Micky Cummins | 42 | 11 | 39 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | ENG
|
Nathan Lowndes | 41 | 6 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | ENG
|
Sean Doherty | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | ENG
|
Jeff Smith | 29 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | MF | ENG
|
Tony Dinning | 41 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | MF | ENG
|
Robin Hulbert | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | DF |  NGA
|
George Abbey | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | DF |  WAL
|
Steve Rowland | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | MF |  TRI
|
Chris Birchall | 35 | 2 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | DF |  SCO
|
Mark Innes | 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | DF | ENG
|
Jason Talbot | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | MF | ENG
|
Joe Cardle | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | MF | ENG
|
Daniel Holmes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | FW | TRI
|
Hector Sam | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | GK | ENG
|
Jonny Brain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | MF | ENG
|
Andy Porter | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | DF | ENG
|
Mark McGregor | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | DF | ENG
|
Luke Prosser | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | FW |  LCA
|
Michael Husbands | 30 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 33 | FW | ENG
|
Leon Constantine | 35 | 12 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 34 | DF | ENG
|
Sam Togwell | 30 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 35 | MF | ENG
|
Louis Briscoe | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | MF | ENG
|
Christian Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GK | ENG
|
Joe Anyon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Players who featured but departed the club during the season: | |||||||||||||
| 6 | DF | ENG
|
Sam Collins | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | FW | ENG
|
Billy Paynter | 17 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | FW | IRL
|
Gary Mulligan | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | DF | ENG
|
Micky Bell | 18 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | FW | ENG
|
Chris Cornes | 11 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | MF | ENG
|
Darrell Clarke | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top scorers
| Place | Position | Nation | Number | Name | League One | FA Cup | League Cup | Football League Trophy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | England |
33 | Leon Constantine | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 | MF | Ireland |
8 | Micky Cummins | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 3 | FW | England |
9 | Nathan Lowndes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | FW | Saint Lucia |
30 | Michael Husbands | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | FW | England |
27 | Chris Cornes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| – | DF | England |
34 | Sam Togwell | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | DF | England |
2 | George Pilkington | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| – | FW | England |
10 | Billy Paynter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| – | MF | England |
12 | Tony Dinning | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| – | MF | Trinidad |
17 | Chris Birchall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| – | MF | England |
11 | Jeff Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| – | DF | England |
20 | Micky Bell | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| – | DF | England |
6 | Clayton Fortune | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 14 | MF | England |
4 | Danny Sonner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| – | FW | Ireland |
19 | Gary Mulligan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTALS | 49 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 58 | ||||
Transfers
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