 City salvaged some pride in the second leg, as 26,000 supporters watched them beat the Germans 2–1 at Highfield Road.Their league form also slumped, as they finished in tenth place with just 37 goals scored, and they were beaten in the FA Cup by Third Division club Rochdale.One bright spot on the season was the home game against reigning-champions Everton, which Coventry won 3–1.