1995–96 Watford F.C. season
season of football team
During the 1995–96 English football season, Watford F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.
Season summary
In Glenn Roeder's third season as manager, Watford struggled and Roeder was sacked in February with the club bottom of the table. Graham Taylor returned to Watford as Director of Football in February 1996, with former player Kenny Jackett as head coach, but was unable to stop the club from sliding into Division Two.
Final league table
Results
Watford's score comes first
Legend
Football League First Division
FA Cup
League Cup
Players
First-team squad
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Left club during season
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Reserves and academy
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