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1992–93 Huddersfield Town A.F.C. season


FieldValue
clubHuddersfield Town
season1992–93
chairmanKeith Longbottom
Graham Leslie
Terry Fisher
managerIan Ross
stadiumLeeds Road
leagueSecond Division
league result15th
cup1FA Cup
cup1 resultFourth round
(knocked out by Southend United)
cup2League Cup
cup2 resultSecond round
(knocked out by Blackburn Rovers)
cup3League Trophy
cup3 resultArea semi-finals
(knocked out by Wigan Athletic)
league topscorer
Iwan Roberts
Phil Starbuck
(9)
season topscorerIwan Roberts (15)
highest attendance11,089 vs Stoke City (7 April 1993)
lowest attendance1,236 vs Halifax Town (15 December 1992)
largest win5–0 vs Halifax Town (15 December 1992)
largest loss0–5 vs Stockport County (30 October 1992)
prevseason1991–92
nextseason1993–94

Graham Leslie Terry Fisher (knocked out by Southend United) (knocked out by Blackburn Rovers) (knocked out by Wigan Athletic) Iwan Roberts Phil Starbuck (9) Huddersfield Town's 1992–93 campaign was Town's first season playing in the newly reformed Division 2, following the creation of the breakaway Premier League. Following defeat in the play-offs the previous season, many were hoping for automatic promotion to the new Division 1. But Ian Ross' team had a dreadful start and never really got going. They were certainties for relegation until the arrival of former Town boss Mick Buxton as first team coach. With Buxton's help, Town won 12 of the last 16 matches and stayed up comfortably, finishing 15th.

Squad at the start of the season

Review

Following the surprise defeat to Peterborough United, many thought Town would go all the way under Ian Ross, but after 6 games, promotion to Division 1 seemed miles away. Town lost all of their first 6 league games, making it the worst start in the club's history. The only bright lights in the early start of the season were the cup win over Sunderland and a respectable draw against Premier League side Blackburn Rovers in the League Cup. Town eventually lost 5–4 on aggregate to the Lancashire side.

The mid-season for Town brought virtually no joy to Town either with a run of 5 consecutive defeats. There was hope on the horizon as ex-Town manager Mick Buxton joined up as assistant manager and results started to improve. During this run Town also managed to reach the 4th round of the FA Cup, before eventually losing to Southend United.

At the end of the season, Town went on a run of only 2 defeats in their last 17 league games. Simon Charlton managed to get into the Division 2 Team of the Season and just after the season's end, he moved to Premier League Southampton.

Squad at the end of the season

Results

Second Division

Main article: 1992–93 Football League Second Division

DateOpponents**Home/
Away****Result
F – A**ScorersAttendancePosition
15 August 1992Bolton WanderersA0–27,89723rd
22 August 1992West Bromwich AlbionH0–17,94723rd
29 August 1992Hartlepool UnitedA0–14,12024th
1 September 1992Leyton OrientA1–4Starbuck3,76524th
6 September 1992Bradford CityH1–2Barnett5,88324th
12 September 1992Brighton & Hove AlbionA1–2Roberts (pen)6,14124th
15 September 1992Plymouth ArgyleH2–1Jackson, Roberts4,41123rd
19 September 1992Swansea CityH1–2Roberts4,83924th
26 September 1992BournemouthA1–1Roberts4,44724th
3 October 1992Rotherham UnitedA0–15,45924th
10 October 1992ReadingH0–05,28124th
17 October 1992Hull CityA3–2Starbuck, Robinson, Roberts4,70523rd
24 October 1992Exeter CityH0–04,70723rd
30 October 1992Stockport CountyA0–55,40523rd
3 November 1992BlackpoolA2–2Booth, Stuart3,44124th
7 November 1992Mansfield TownH2–1Booth, Stuart4,93323rd
21 November 1992BurnleyA1–2Robinson10,61523rd
28 November 1992Port ValeH1–2Robinson5,82223rd
12 December 1992Stoke CityA0–313,37723rd
19 December 1992Chester CityH0–24,62623rd
16 January 1993BournemouthH0–14,31624th
27 January 1993Hartlepool UnitedH3–0O'Regan (pen), Starbuck, Roberts4,15324th
30 January 1993West Bromwich AlbionA2–2Dunn, Starbuck13,66724th
6 February 1993Bolton WanderersH1–1O'Regan (pen)8,85824th
14 February 1993Bradford CityA1–0Barnett8,21423rd
16 February 1993Wigan AthleticA0–12,47423rd
20 February 1993Leyton OrientH1–1Stuart5,11224th
27 February 1993ReadingA1–2Roberts3,94824th
3 March 1993Brighton & Hove AlbionH1–2Starbuck3,56324th
6 March 1993Rotherham UnitedH1–1Roberts5,23523rd
10 March 1993FulhamH1–0O'Regan (pen)3,67023rd
13 March 1993Mansfield TownA2–1Onuora, Barnett3,98723rd
17 March 1993Preston North EndH1–0Onuora4,91523rd
20 March 1993BlackpoolH5–2O'Regan (pen), Barnett, Starbuck, Onuora (2)6,24920th
23 March 1993Port ValeA0–17,74722nd
27 March 1993BurnleyH1–1Starbuck9,41123rd
30 March 1993Plymouth ArgyleA3–1Onuora (2), Barnett4,98622nd
2 April 1993FulhamA1–0Roberts3,61118th
7 April 1993Stoke CityH1–0Dunn11,08916th
10 April 1993Preston North EndA1–2Robinson7,64718th
12 April 1993Wigan AthleticH2–1Barnett, Starbuck6,82215th
17 April 1993Chester CityA2–0Dunn, Cooper3,01915th
20 April 1993Swansea CityA0–35,19015th
24 April 1993Hull CityH3–0O'Regan (pen), Charlton, Starbuck6,60715th
1 May 1993Exeter CityA2–1Cooper (2)3,27115th
8 May 1993Stockport CountyH2–1Cooper, Barnett7,67315th

FA Cup

Main article: 1992–93 FA Cup

DateRoundOpponents**Home/
Away****Result
F – A**ScorersAttendance
14 November 1992Round 1Scunthorpe UnitedA0–04,312
25 November 1992Round 1 ReplayScunthorpe UnitedH2–1Barnett (2)4,841
6 December 1992Round 2Bradford CityA2–0Dunn, O'Regan (pen)10,606
2 January 1993Round 3GillinghamA0–05,413
13 January 1993Round 3 ReplayGillinghamH2–1Robinson, Dunn5,144
23 January 1993Round 4Southend UnitedH1–2Mitchell7,961

League Cup

Main article: 1992–93 Football League Cup

DateRoundOpponents**Home/
Away****Result
F – A**ScorersAttendance
18 August 1992Round 1 1st LegSunderlandA3–2Starbuck, Parsley, Roberts10,726
26 August 1992Round 1 2nd LegSunderlandH0–1 (aet: 90 mins: 0–1)6,737
23 September 1992Round 2 1st LegBlackburn RoversH1–1Onuora11,071
6 October 1992Round 2 2nd LegBlackburn RoversA3–4 (aet: 90 mins: 2–2)Barnett, Roberts, Ireland15,038

Football League Trophy

Main article: 1992–93 Football League Trophy

DateRoundOpponents**Home/
Away****Result
F – A**ScorersAttendance
9 December 1992Round 1Bradford CityA0–01,638
15 December 1992Round 1Halifax TownH5–0Dunn (3), Roberts (2)1,236
20 January 1993Round 2Doncaster RoversH3–0Barnett, Dunn, O'Regan (pen)1,535
2 February 1993Area Quarter-FinalBolton WanderersH3–0Roberts, Stubbs (og), Stuart2,996
23 February 1993Area Semi-FinalWigan AthleticA2–5Roberts, Starbuck2,978

Appearances and goals

NameNationalityPositionLeagueFA CupLeague CupFootball League TrophyTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Gary BarnettMF45 (1)762415160 (1)11
Chris BillyMF4 (9)0001 (1)00 (1)05 (11)0
Andy BoothFW3 (2)21000004 (2)2
Simon CharltonDF461604050611
Tim ClarkeGK310302020380
Simon CollinsDF0 (1)00000000 (1)0
Mark CooperMF104000000104
Rob DewhurstDF7000000070
Kevin DonovanMF2 (1)00010003 (1)0
Iain DunnFW25 (3)342004 (1)433 (4)9
Jon DysonDF150202020210
Tony ElliottGK150302030230
Simon IrelandMF4000110051
Peter JacksonDF391603040441
Kevin LampkinDF130001000140
Chris MarsdenMF6 (1)00020008 (1)0
Graham MitchellDF3 (1)04100209 (1)1
Thomas MooneyMF1000002030
Iffy OnuoraFW30 (9)64 (1)0312 (1)039 (11)7
Kieran O'ReganMF37 (4)541405150 (4)7
Neil ParsleyDF440604150591
Iwan RobertsFW3795042545115
Phil RobinsonMF35 (1)461112044 (1)6
Mark SmithDF5000000050
Phil StarbuckFW29 (9)92 (1)02 (1)12 (2)135 (13)11
Mark StuartMF9 (6)320004115 (6)4
Mark WrightDF11 (3)02 (1)0301 (1)017 (5)0
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