 Byrne had amassed 33 goals from 45 games in all competitions for this season overtaking Hurst as top goalscorer.This included FA Cup goals in the fourth round against Leyton Orient, the fifth round against Swindon Town and two in the sixth round against Burnley.The 1964–65 season saw West Ham playing in both the 1964 Charity Shield and in European football having won the previous year's FA Cup.