1956–57 Leicester City F.C. season
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The 1956–57 season was Leicester City's 52nd season in the Football League and their 38th (non-consecutive) season in the second tier of English football.
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1956–57 season | ||
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Manager | Dave Halliday | |
Second Division | 1st | |
FA Cup | 3rd Round | |
Top goalscorer | League: Arthur Rowley (44) All: Arthur Rowley (44) | |
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Leicester ran away with the Second Division title, winning it by a clear 7 points to claim the club's 4th Second Division title and their second title in four years.
Legendary striker Arthur Rowley set the club record for the most goals in a single season by scoring 44 goals in 43 appearances. The club's tally of 109 league goals during the season also remains a club record.