1996–97 Chelsea F.C. season
| 1996–97 season | |||
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| Chairman | Ken Bates | ||
| Manager | Ruud Gullit | ||
| FA Premier League | 6th | ||
| FA Cup | Winners | ||
| League Cup | Third round | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Gianluca Vialli (9) All: Mark Hughes (14) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 28,418 vs Everton (7 December 1996, FA Premier League) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 11,732 vs Blackpool (25 September 1996, League Cup) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 27,001 | ||
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During the 1996–97 English football season, Chelsea competed in the FA Premier League.