Villa do all the running, 'keeper Moger does all the saving, and Manchester United come away with an unlikely win before George Hunter and J. Turnbull are sent off by referee Farrant in the final knockings after Turnbull fouls Hunter before grabbing him by the throat. Despite being the innocent and wronged party Farrant decides the best treatment for Hunter is his dismissal.

Villa lose for the second time in five to make it four wins, two draws and two defeats in eight division one games so far this season.

Villa drop to joint 8th as they are leapfrogged by the lucky victors.