YESTERDAY'S FOOTBALL MATCHES. THE LEAGUE. EVERTON V. ASTON VILLA. At Everton. Both clubs played their first teams, Latta again taking his place for Everton. The home team had much the best of the opening movements, and Cox saved a shot from Geary. Graham and Hodgetts at length removed the ball, and Cowan sent in one which Jardine put behind, but nothing resulted from the ensuing corner. Everton again worked down, and Geary tried a shot, which Cox placed behind. Everton sustained the advantage, and a somewhat soft goal was scored by Chadwick, the view of Warner being obstructed by the backs. The Evertonians continued to hold the advantage, and several shots were put in, but were misdirected. Milward passed nicely over to the right wing and Latta shot through, but as he was offside the point was not allowed. From a corner Milward headed the second goal. After this the visitors showed better form, but Dickson missed a ridiculously easy chance. This was followed by a couple of attempts from the two Browns, both of which went high over the bar. Just before half time Warner made a fine save from Milward. At half time the score was Everton 2 goals, Villa 0. On restarting the Villa made good advance, but were easily repulsed. Everton got up again, and Latta missed a good opportunity, whilst ineffective shots were propelled by Geary and Brady. Brown and Cowan were prominent with pretty and Graham was offered a clear opening, but allowed Kirkwood to interfere. Result: Everton 5. Astron Villa 0