S.S.C. Napoli endured a horror season, which was to be the last for the second incarnation of the club. The target prior to the season was promotion to Serie A, and several experienced players were brought in to achieve that goal, among them Massimo Carrera, Renato Olive, Rubens Pasino and Gianluca Savoldi. Especially the signing of Savoldi was significant, since he is the son of legendary Napoli striker Giuseppe Savoldi. Even though the club lost captain Roberto Stellone to Reggina, its chances to be promoted were seen as rather good.