1996–97 Northampton Town F.C. season
| 1996–97 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Barry Ward |
| Manager | Ian Atkins |
| Stadium | Sixfields Stadium |
| Division Three | 4th |
| Play-offs | Winners |
| FA Cup | First round |
| Coca-Cola Cup | Second round |
| Auto Windscreens Shield | Semi-final (s) |
| Top goalscorer | League: Neil Grayson (12) All: Neil Grayson (12) |
| Highest home attendance | 7,342 vs Watford |
| Lowest home attendance | 3,519 vs Hull City |
| Average home league attendance | 4,825 |
The 1996–97 season was Northampton Town's Centenary season in their history and the seventh successive season in the Third Division. Alongside competing in Division Three, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and Football League Trophy.