2003–04_Swansea_City_A.F.C._season
2003–04 Swansea City A.F.C. season
Football team season
During the 2003–04 English football season, Swansea City A.F.C. competed in the Football League Third Division.
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| Manager | Brian Flynn (until 18th March 2004), Kenny Jackett (from 4th April 2004) |
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| Stadium | Vetch Field |
| Third Division | 10th |
| FA Cup | Fifth round proper |
| Carling Cup | First round |
| Top goalscorer | Trundle (17) |
After narrowly avoiding relegation from the Football League on the final day of the previous season, Swansea improved dramatically on last term's 21st-place finish by ending the campaign 10th in the table, albeit 12 points adrift of 9th-placed Oxford United. Their cup form improved too, beating Premiership hopefuls Preston North End in the fourth round of the FA Cup before being knocked out by Tranmere Rovers.
Striker Lee Trundle, signed from Welsh rivals Wrexham, finished 7th highest scorer (joint with Lincoln City's Gary Fletcher) in the division with 17 goals.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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While on loan from Manchester United, Alan Tate wore the number 27 jersey.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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