 They would finish the season in 19th place in Division 1, but had to endure the humiliation of being knocked out of the FA Cup by Southern League side Colchester United.Following David Steele's resignation, George Stephenson, brother of Town legend Clem was appointed as the new manager at Leeds Road.The previous season's 20th-place finish needed to improve and Town made a bright start with 3 wins in the first 6 games, including a 5–1 win at Grimsby Town.