 The season went further downhill when they were embarrassingly knocked out of the League Cup in the first round 3–1 by Football League Two side, Hereford United.They were then drawn against Bristol City in the 3rd round of the FA Cup, 20 years after their majestic triumph in the competition.A large following of just under 3,000 Sky Blues travelled to the Ashton Gate stadium in the hope of some respite from their appalling league form.