Saturday 19 April 1997 at Molineux (Att 25,095)

Wolves (4) 4 (Ferguson 6, Bull 9, Atkins 36, Goodman 40): Stowell, Smith, Froggatt (Thompson HT), Law, Curle, Emblen (Thomas HT), Gilkes (Roberts 74), Ferguson, Bull, Goodman, Atkins.
Southend United (1) 1 (Rammell 29): Royce, Harris (Codner HT), Tilson, Lapper, Dublin, Hails, Marsh, Patterson, Rammell (Williams 64), Boere, Clarke; Sub Gridelet.

Referee: Mr E Wolstenholme (Blackburn).
Order of Goals: W,W,s,W,W.
Booked: Hails 77.
Landmark: Neil Emblen makes his 100th League appearance.
Position: 3rd.