Game #318
Aston Villa

Monday, 27 September 1897
n/a
WWWLL
GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Albert Evans |
FB Howard Spencer |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Jack Cowan |
F James Fisher |
F Jack Devey |
F Fred Wheldon |
F Bob Chatt |
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1926

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Yellow Cards (Warnings, Cautions, Bookings)
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Trophy Record
Matchday Squad
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Team News
Villa recall Bob Chatt with Fred Burton making way.
Team Stats
Starting XI Average Age
| 25.69 |
Oldest Player |
F Jack Devey | 30.78 |
Youngest Player |
F James Fisher | 20.78 |
Debut Appearances
Final Appearances

Lost
0-3
🟥 27 Sep 1897, Villa 0-3 Wednesday, Olive Grove
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Match Timeline
[Exact timings not recorded]
40’ Goal, 0-1, (Sheffield Wednesday)
HT Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Aston Villa
Goal, 0-2, (Sheffield Wednesday)
Goal, 0-3, (Sheffield Wednesday)
FT Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 Aston Villa
Season | 1897-98 |
Matchday | #6 |
League Match | #6 |
Manager Game | #292 |
Monday, 27 September 1897

Match Record
Game Record
Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 0-3 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WWWLL |
Officials
Match Stats
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George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1926
🕒 292 | 🟩 168 🟨 44 🟥 80 | 1.88
Villa Career Form:
Top 4
Division One
Sheffield Wednesday

Olive Grove
Attendance: 12,000
Arthur Dickinson | 🏴 |

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Opposition Trophy Record
League Champions: ❌
FA Cup Winners: 🏆
Last Trophy: 1895–96
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Match Media
What they Said
"A second disaster to the famous Birmingham side has followed immediately on that of Saturday."
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
The League Championship.
Another Defeat for Aston Villa.
A second disaster to the famous Birmingham side has followed immediately on that of Saturday, for yesterday at Olive Grove, Sheffield, Sheffield Wednesday vanquished Aston Villa by three goals to none. The match aroused widespread interest around Sheffield, and there was a crowd of 10,000 people. By the aid of a fine defence Sheffield Wednesday made the play fairly even in the first half, in addition to which they were able to score the only goal of the first period at the end of some 40 minutes, Ferrier being the kicker. Sheffield played in great form in the second half. Spikesley scored a couple more goals, and Aston Villa were beaten by three to none. It is curious that two of the clubs who had done badly this season should be the first to inflict defeat on the Villa.