1955–56 Middlesbrough F.C. season

The 1955–56 season was Middlesbrough's 73rd year in existence and 2nd consecutive season in the Division Two. Also the club competed in the FA Cup.

Summary
In his second season as manager Bob Dennison avoided the relegation and reached the FA Cup 4th round. The season is best remembered by the debuts of Forwards Brian Clough and Alan Peacock after a good performance over the reserves. Meanwhile, veteran Jamaican Striker Lindy Delapenha repeated as top club scorer with 18 goals.

Matches

 * .- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/middlesbrough/tab/matches/season/1956/

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 * date=26 November 1955
 * round=19
 * team2=Middlesbrough
 * team1=Bristol Rovers
 * result=L
 * score=7–2
 * report=13
 * stadium=Eastville Stadium
 * location=Bristol
 * goals1= Geoff Bradford {{goal|13}}, {{goal|64}} Dai Ward {{goal|15}}, {{goal|18}} Peter Hooper ⚽ 67', {{goal|77}} George Petherbridge ⚽ 82'
 * goals2={{goal|40}} Charlie Wayman {{goal|80}}} Lindy Delapenha
 * referee=JS McLoughlin
 * attendance=23,716

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 * date=4 February 1956
 * round=30
 * team1=Middlesbrough
 * team2=Liverpool
 * result=L
 * score=1–2
 * report=14
 * stadium=Ayresome Park
 * location=Middlesbrough
 * goals1=Lindy Delapenha ⚽ 6'
 * goals2=John Evans {{goal|67}} Billy Liddell ⚽ 83'
 * referee=L Richardson
 * attendance=12,171

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 * date=10 March 1956
 * round=33
 * team1=Middlesbrough
 * location=Middlesbrough
 * stadium=Ayresome Park
 * team2=Plymouth Argyle
 * result=L
 * score=1–2
 * report=14
 * goals1=Lindy Delapenha ⚽ 30' (pen) Neil Langman {{goal|82}}
 * goals2=⚽ 20' (pen) Malcolm Davies
 * referee=A Bond
 * attendance=17,278