Club Records

Last updated : 23 June 2004 By Mark O' Haire

Record Attendance:

35,353 v Leeds United, Division 1 (27th April 1974)

Record Victory Margin:

(7 goals)

  • 9-2 v Tranmere Rovers, Division 3 (3rd December 1960)
  • 8-1 v Bristol Rovers, FA Cup (27th November 1937)
  • 8-1 v Crewe Alexandra, League Cup (3rd October 1983)

Record Defeat Margin:

(7 goals)

  • 1-8 v Mansfield Town, Division 3 (15th March 1965)
  • 1-8 v Manchester United, Division 1 (19th March 1969)

Most Goals in a Season by Club:

111- Division 3 (1961-62)

Most Goals in a Season by a Player:

37- George GODDARD, Division 3 South (1929-30)

Most League Goals in a Career:

172- George GODDARD (1926-1934)

Most League Appearances Made:

519- Tony INGHAM (1950-1963)

Most Capped International:

52- Alan MC DONALD, Northern Ireland

Record Transfer Fee Paid:

£2.35million (twice)

  • John SPENCER from Chelsea in November 1996
  • Mike SHERON from Stoke City in July 1997

Record Transfer Fee Received:

£6million

  • Les FERDINAND to Newcastle United in June 1995