Albert Wilkes made the last of 158 appearances as Villa record their second successive goalless draw to make it nineteen wins, six draws and twelve defeats in thirty seven division one games so far this season.

Scorer(s) | None |

Assist(s) | None

GK Billy George |
LB Tom Riley |
LB Jock Logan |
FB Freddie Miles |
M Albert Wilkes |
M Rowland Codling |
W Charlie Millington |
W Bobby Evans |
F Joe Bache |
F Alec Logan |
CF Harry Hampton |

THE SQUAD

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ON THIS DAY

Villa record their second successive goalless draw to make it nineteen wins, six draws and twelve defeats in thirty seven division one games so far this season.

Meanwhile, midfielder Albert Wilkes made his final appearance for Villa aged 31 before moving on to Fulham in June 1907.

Albert had played for Villa 158 times, scoring seven goals over his nine seasons with the club. During his time with the Villa, Albert won the League title in 1898-99 & 1899-00, the FA Cup in 1904-05 and the Charity Shield in 1900-01.

Albert Wilkes, made his last of 158 appearances, Saturday, 20 April 1907.

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