| SEASON 1996-1997 |
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 | NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE |
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Results on Saturday, August 24, 1996: |
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| Bolton Wanderers | 3 - 1 | Norwich City |
| Charlton Athletic | 1 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion |
| Crystal Palace | 3 - 1 | Oldham Athletic |
| Ipswich Town | 5 - 2 | Reading |
| Oxford United | 5 - 0 | Southend United |
| Sheffield United | 4 - 4 | Birmingham City |
| Stoke City | 2 - 1 | Manchester City |
| Swindon Town | 1 - 1 | Port Vale |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1 - 0 | Bradford City |
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