| Season: | 1987–88 |
| Season Topscorer: | Paul Stewart (27) |
| Highest Attendance: | 44,047 vs Liverpool 13 March 1988 |
| Average Attendance: | 19,471 (highest in league, 11th highest in England) |
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| Nextseason: | 1988–89 |
The 1987–88 season was Manchester City’s first season in the Football League Second Division, the second division of English football.
See main article: 1987–88 FA Cup.
See main article: 1987–88 Football League Cup.
See main article: 1987–88 Full Members' Cup.
Manager: Mel Machin
| Date | Pos. | Name | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/88 | DF | Kenny Clements | Bury | |
| 06/87 | MF | Graham Baker | Southampton | |
| 06/87 | DF | Earl Barrett | Oldham Athletic | |
| 06/87 | FW | Darren Beckford | Port Vale | |
| 06/87 | MF | Tony Grealish | Rotherham United | |
| 06/87 | FW | Robert Hopkins | West Bromwich Albion | |
| 06/87 | MF | Andy May | Huddersfield Town | |
| 06/87 | DF | Mick McCarthy | Celtic | |
| 06/87 | DF | Nicky Reid | Blackburn Rovers | |
| 06/87 | DF | Clive Wilson | Chelsea |