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🟩 1 Sep 1894, Villa 2-1 Birmingham, Wellington Road

Game #210

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Bob Gordon |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WDWWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #1 |
League Match | #1 |
Manager Game | #184 |
Saturday, 1 September 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
D John Baird |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Bob Chatt |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
CF Bob Gordon |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
1’ Debut, Albert Wilkes, Bob Gordon
1’ Goal, 0-1, (Small Heath)
Goal, 1-1, Steve Smith, Assist by Bob Gordon
Goal, 2-1, Bob Gordon
HT Aston Villa 2-1 Small Heath
FT Aston Villa 2-1 Small Heath

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa play their first ever League game against neighbours Small Heath to start the campaign with a victory. Goalkeeper Harry Wilkes made his Villa debut aged 20 after joining from Redditch Town. Centre forward Bob Gordon made a goalscoring Villa debut aged 24 after joining from Heart of Midlothian.

🟩 8 Sep 1894, Villa 2-1 Liverpool, Anfield

Game #211

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Charlie Athersmith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | DWWWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #2 |
League Match | #2 |
Manager Game | #185 |
Saturday, 8 September 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jim Elliott |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |
F Billy Dorrell |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
1’ Debut, Billy Dorrell
Goal, 0-1, (Liverpool)
HT Liverpool 1-0 Aston Villa
Goal, 1-1, Steve Smith
Goal, 2-1, Charlie Athersmith
FT Liverpool 1-2 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

  • Villa face Liverpool for the first time in competitive football, Liverpool become the 36th team that the Villa first team has played in League or Cup football and the first new opponent Villa have faced since playing Sheffield United 29 games previously.

  • Reigning Champions Villa won their second match in succession against League new boys. Forward Billy Dorrell made his Villa debut aged 22 after joining from Leicester Fosse for a fee of £250.

🟥 15 Sep 1894, Villa 1-2 Sunderland, Wellington Road

Game #212

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 1-2 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WWWWL |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #3 |
League Match | #3 |
Manager Game | #186 |
Saturday, 15 September 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jim Elliott |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |
F Dennis Hodgetts |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Steve Smith, Assist by Bob Chatt
Goal, 1-1, (Sunderland)
HT Aston Villa 1-1 Sunderland
Goal, 1-2, (Sunderland)
FT Aston Villa 1-2 Sunderland

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa suffer their first reverse of the season against the side that ran them close in the previous campaign.

🟩 22 Sep 1984, Villa 2-0 Derby, Racecourse Ground

Game #213

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Bob Chatt | Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWWLW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #4 |
League Match | #4 |
Manager Game | #187 |
Saturday, 22 September 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
D John Baird |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |
F Billy Dorrell |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
25’ Goal, 1-0, Bob Chatt
HT Derby County 0-1 Aston Villa
Goal, 2-0, Jack Devey
FT Derby County 0-2 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa bounce back from the Sunderland defeat with their third win in four games.

🟥 29 Sep 1894, Villa 1-4 Stoke, Victoria Ground

Game #214

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 1-4 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WWLWL |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #5 |
League Match | #5 |
Manager Game | #188 |
Saturday, 29 September 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
D John Baird |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |
CF Bob Gordon |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 0-1, (Stoke)
Goal, 0-2, (Stoke)
Goal, 0-3, (Stoke)
HT Stoke 3-0 Aston Villa
Goal, 1-3, Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 1-4, (Stoke)
FT Stoke 4-1 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa suffer their second defeat of the season.

🟥 6 Oct 1894, Villa 1-2 Forest, New Town Ground

Game #215

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 1-2 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WLWLL |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #6 |
League Match | #6 |
Manager Game | #189 |
Saturday, 6 October 1894

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
D John Baird |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Kinsey |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Jack Devey |
F Charlie Hare |
F Billy Dorrell |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
1’ Debut, George Kinsey
3’ Goal, 0-1, (Nottingham Forest)
Goal, 1-1, Jack Devey
HT Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa
Goal, 1-2, (Nottingham Forest)
FT Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa’s title defence looks flimsy as they sit in 8th after a third defeat in 6 games. Midfielder George Kinsey made his Villa debut aged 28 after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of £500.

🟩 13 Oct 1894, Villa 3-1 Albion, Wellington Road

Game #216

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Albert Woolley | Bob Chatt |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 3-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | LWLLW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #7 |
League Match | #7 |
Manager Game | #190 |
Saturday, 13 October 1894

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
F Bob Chatt |
M George Russell |
M Jack Reynolds |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Albert Woolley |
FB Jimmy Welford |
F Jack Devey |
F Dennis Hodgetts |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
1’ Debut, Howard Spencer
Goal, 1-0, Dennis Hodgetts, Assist by Howard Spencer
Goal, 2-0, Albert Woolley, Assist by Charlie Athersmith
HT Aston Villa 2-0 West Bromwich Albion
Goal, 3-0, Bob Chatt
Goal, 3-1, (West Bromwich Albion)
FT Aston Villa 3-1 West Bromwich Albion

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa return to winning ways after successive League defeats. One of the Villa greats, full back Howard Spencer, made his Villa debut aged 19 after joining from Birchfield Trinity.

🟨 20 Oct 1894, Villa 2-2 Birmingham, Coventry Road Muntz Street

Game #217

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Bob Gordon | Dennis Hodgetts |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-2 |
FT Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | WLLWD |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #8 |
League Match | #8 |
Manager Game | #191 |
Saturday, 20 October 1894

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M George Russell |
M Fred Burton |
W Albert Woolley |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Bob Chatt |
CF Bob Gordon |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Bob Gordon
Goal, 1-1, (Small Heath, pen), Fred Wheldon.
HT Small Heath 1-1 Aston Villa
Goal, 1-2, (Small Heath)
Goal, 2-2, Dennis Hodgetts
FT Small Heath 2-2 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa line up against a neighbouring team for the second successive week but this time cannot come away with victory. Winger Albert Woolley made his final appearance for Villa aged 24 before moving on to Derby County.

🟥 22 Oct 1894, Villa 1-2 Sheffield United, Bramall Lane

Game #218

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Bob Gordon |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 1-2 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | LLWDL |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #9 |
League Match | #9 |
Manager Game | #192 |
Monday, 22 October 1894

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Fred Burton |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Billy Dorrell |
F Bob Chatt |
CF Bob Gordon |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
25’ Goal, 0-1, (Sheffield United)
35’ Goal, 1-1, Bob Gordon
HT Sheffield United 1-1 Aston Villa
83’ Goal, 1-2, (Sheffield United)
FT Sheffield United 2-1 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa lost their 4th game of the campaign and sat in 7th position as centre forward Bob Gordon made his final appearance for Villa aged 24 before moving on to Leicester Fosse.

🟩 27 Oct 1894, Villa 5-0 Liverpool, Wellington Road

Game #219

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Jimmy Cowan | Jack Reynolds | Jack Reynolds (pen) | Billy Dorrell | Dennis Hodgetts |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 5-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | LWDLW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #10 |
League Match | #10 |
Manager Game | #193 |
Saturday, 27 October 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M George Russell |
M Jack Reynolds |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Billy Dorrell |
F Bob Chatt |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Jimmy Cowan
Goal, 2-0, Jack Reynolds
HT Aston Villa 2-0 Liverpool
Goal, 3-0, Jack Reynolds (pen)
Goal, 4-0, Billy Dorrell
Goal, 5-0, Dennis Hodgetts
FT Aston Villa 5-0 Liverpool

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa put League new boys Liverpool to the sword as they returned to winning ways to secure their 5th win in 10 games.

🟥 3 Nov 1894, Villa 0-1 Wednesday, Olive Grove

Game #220

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | None |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 0-1 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WDLWL |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #11 |
League Match | #11 |
Manager Game | #194 |
Saturday, 3 November 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M George Russell |
M Jack Reynolds |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Billy Dorrell |
F Bob Chatt |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
HT Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Aston Villa
Goal, 0-1, (Sheffield Wednesday)
FT Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa suffer yet another fruitless trip to Sheffield as Villa fail to score for the first time this season.

🟩 10 Nov 1894, Villa 4-1 Preston, Wellington Road

Game #221

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Jack Devey | Own Goal | Dennis Hodgetts | Bob Chatt |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 4-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | DLWLW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #12 |
League Match | #12 |
Manager Game | #195 |
Saturday, 10 November 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Jack Devey
Goal, 1-1, (Preston North End)
HT Aston Villa 1-1 Preston North End
Goal, 2-1, Own Goal, Dunn
Goal, 3-1, Dennis Hodgetts
Goal, 4-1, Bob Chatt
FT Aston Villa 4-1 Preston North End

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa bounce back from another Sheffield defeat with their sixth win in 12 games.

🟩 12 Nov 1894, Villa 5-0 Sheffield United, Wellington Road

Game #222

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Bob Chatt | Jack Devey | Jack Devey | Bob Chatt | Jack Reynolds |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 5-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | LWLWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #13 |
League Match | #13 |
Manager Game | #196 |
Monday, 12 November 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |
F Dennis Hodgetts |

Match Timeline

[Exact chronological timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Bob Chatt
Goal, 2-0, Jack Devey
HT Aston Villa 2-0 Sheffield United
Goal, 3-0, Jack Devey
Goal, 4-0, Bob Chatt
Goal, 5-0, Jack Reynolds
FT Aston Villa 5-0 Sheffield United

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa win their second game in succession in appalling conditions to make it 7 victories in 13 games.

🟥 17 Nov 1894, Villa 2-3 Albion, Stoney Lane

Game #223

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Tom Purslow |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-3 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WLWWL |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #14 |
League Match | #14 |
Manager Game | #197 |
Saturday, 17 November 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Tom Purslow |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 0-1, (West Bromwich Albion)
Goal, 0-2, (West Bromwich Albion)
HT West Bromwich Albion 2-0 Aston Villa
Goal, 1-2, Steve Smith, Assist by Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 2-2, Tom Purslow, Assist by Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 2-3, (West Bromwich Albion)
FT West Bromwich Albion 3-2 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa field their youngest XI of the season with an average age of 23.87 as they come unstuck against neighbours Albion and suffer their sixth defeat in 14 to leave them 6th in the table. Forward Tom Purslow made his sole - and goalscoring - appearance for Villa aged 24 after joining from Nechells Old Boys. Purslow later moved on to Walsall Town Swifts.

🟩 24 Nov 1894, Villa 4-1 Forest, Wellington Road

Game #224

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Jack Devey | Jimmy Cowan | Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 4-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | LWWLW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #15 |
League Match | #15 |
Manager Game | #198 |
Saturday, 24 November 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |
F Dennis Hodgetts |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Dennis Hodgetts
Goal, 1-1, (Nottingham Forest)
HT Aston Villa 1-1 Nottingham Forest
48’ Goal, 2-1, Jack Devey
Goal, 3-1, Jimmy Cowan
Goal, 4-1, Jack Devey
FT Aston Villa 4-1 Nottingham Forest

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa bounce back from defeat to Albion with their 8th win in 15 games, climbing up to third in the table as a result.

🟩 1 Dec 1894, Villa 3-1 Blackburn, Ewood Park

Game #225

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Steve Smith | Steve Smith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
Referee | Mr. Thomas, Bly |
FT Score | 3-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWLWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #16 |
League Match | #16 |
Manager Game | #199 |
Saturday, 1 December 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |
F Dennis Hodgetts |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 0-1, (Blackburn Rovers)
Goal, 1-1, Steve Smith
HT Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Aston Villa
Goal, 2-1, Steve Smith
Goal, 3-1, Steve Smith
FT Blackburn Rovers 1-3 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa record their second successive victory and make it 9 win in 16 games, to leave Villa secure in third place.

🟩 3 Dec 1894, Villa 3-1 Wednesday, Wellington Road

Game #226

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | George Russell | Jack Devey | Jack Reynolds (pen) |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 3-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WLWWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #17 |
League Match | #17 |
Manager Game | #200 |
Monday, 3 December 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |
F Dennis Hodgetts |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, George Russell
HT Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
Goal, 2-0, Jack Devey, Assist by Charlie Athersmith
Goal 2-1, (Sheffield Wednesday)
Goal, 3-0, Jack Reynolds (pen)
FT Aston Villa 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

The 200th game of the George Ramsay led management committee sees Villa record their third successive victory to make it 10 wins in 17 games for the reigning Champions.

🟩 8 Dec 1894, Villa 3-0 Blackburn, Wellington Road

Game #227

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Jack Devey | Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 3-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | LWWWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #18 |
League Match | #18 |
Manager Game | #201 |
Saturday, 8 December 1894

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M George Russell |
M Jack Reynolds |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Charlie Athersmith
HT Aston Villa 1-0 Blackburn Rovers
Goal, 2-0, Jack Devey
Goal, 3-0, Jack Devey, Assist from Bob Chatt
FT Aston Villa 3-0 Blackburn Rovers

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa won their fourth successive game to lift them to second place in the table.

🟩 22 Dec 1894, Villa 4-0 Wolves, Molineux

Game #228

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Dennis Hodgett | Dennis Hodgetts | Bob Chatt |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 4-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWWWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #19 |
League Match | #19 |
Manager Game | #202 |
Saturday, 22 December 1894

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |

Match Timeline

[Exact chronological timings not recorded]
2’ Goal, 1-0, Dennis Hodgetts
7’ Goal, 2-0, Dennis Hodgetts
HT Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Aston Villa
Goal, 3-0, Dennis Hodgetts
Goal, 4-0, Bob Chatt
FT Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa won their fifth successive game to keep them to second place in the table.

🟩 26 Dec 1894, Villa 6-0 Stoke, Wellington Road

Game #229

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Jack Reynolds (pen) | Bob Chatt | Bob Chatt | Charlie Athersmith | Charlie Athersmith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 6-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWWWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #20 |
League Match | #20 |
Manager Game | #203 |
Wednesday, 26 December 1894

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M George Russell |
M Jack Reynolds |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Bob Chatt |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Charlie Athersmith, Assist by Steve Smith
Goal, 2-0, Jack Reynolds (pen)
HT Aston Villa 2-0 Stoke
60’ Goal, 3-0, Bob Chatt, Assist by Howard Spencer
Goal, 4-0, Bob Chatt
Goal, 5-0, Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 6-0, Charlie Athersmith
FT Aston Villa 6-0 Stoke

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa won their sixth successive game to keep them to second place in the table.

🟨 2 Jan 1895, Villa 4-4 Sunderland, Newcastle Road

Game #230

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Steve Smith | Jack Devey | Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 4-4 |
FT Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | WWWWD |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #21 |
League Match | #21 |
Manager Game | #204 |
Wednesday, 2 January 1895

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M George Russell |
M Jack Reynolds |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |
F Dennis Hodgetts |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Dennis Hodgetts, Assist by Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 1-1, (Sunderland)
Goal, 2-1, Steve Smith
Goal, 3-1, Jack Devey
Goal, 3-2, (Sunderland)
HT Sunderland 2-3 Aston Villa
60’ Goal, 3-3, (Sunderland)
Goal, 3-4, (Sunderland)
Goal, 4-4, Jack Devey
FT Sunderland 4-4 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa's six game winning run came to an end with a high scoring draw as second met first in the table.

🟩 5 Jan 1895, Villa 4-0 Derby, Wellington Road

Game #231

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Steve Smith | Dennis Hodgetts | Bob Chatt |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 4-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWWDW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #22 |
League Match | #22 |
Manager Game | #205 |
Saturday, 5 January 1895

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M George Russell |
M Jack Reynolds |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |
F Dennis Hodgetts |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Dennis Hodgetts
Goal, 2-0, Steve Smith
HT Aston Villa 2-0 Derby County
Goal, 3-0, Dennis Hodgetts
Goal, 4-0, Bob Chatt, Assist by Steve Smith
FT Aston Villa 4-0 Derby County

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa's record their 7th win in 8 games as they climb back to the top of the table level on points with Sunderland.

🟩 12 Jan 1895, Villa 1-0 Preston, Deepdale

Game #232

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 1-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWDWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #23 |
League Match | #23 |
Manager Game | #206 |
Saturday, 12 January 1895

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Bob Chatt |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
1’ Goal, Jack Devey
HT Preston North End 0-1 Aston Villa
FT Preston North End 0-1 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa's record their 8th win in 9 games as they remained at the top of the table ahead of Sunderland on Goal Ratio.

🟥 17 Jan 1895, Villa 2-4 Everton, Goodison Park

Game #233

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Billy Dorrell | Steve Smith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-4 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WDWWL |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #24 |
League Match | #24 |
Manager Game | #207 |
Thursday, 17 January 1895

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Starting XI

GK Bill Dunning |
D Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Billy Dorrell |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
1’ Goal, 0-1, (Everton)
Goal, 0-2, (Everton)
Goal, 0-3, (Everton)
HT Everton 3-0 Aston Villa
Goal, 0-4, (Everton)
Goal, 1-4, Billy Dorrell
Goal, 2-4, Steve Smith
FT Everton 4-2 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa's lose their first game in 10 and as a result fall back to third in the table on Goal Ratio. League title winning goalkeeper Bill Dunning played his final game for Villa. Bill conceded 124 goals in 69 appearances at a rate of 1.80 goals per game.

🟩 26 Jan 1895, Villa 2-1 Bolton, Wellington Road

Game #234

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Own Goal |Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | DWWLW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #25 |
League Match | #25 |
Manager Game | #208 |
Saturday, 26 January 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
D John Baird |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jim Elliott |
M George Kinsey |
M Fred Burton |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Charlie Hare |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Own Goal, Jones
HT Aston Villa 1-0 Bolton Wanderers
Goal, 2-0, Jack Devey
Goal, 2-1, (Bolton Wanderers)
FT Aston Villa 2-1 Bolton Wanderers

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa's returning to winning ways and climb back to second in the table behind leaders Sunderland. Defender John Baird made his final appearance for Villa aged 24 before moving on to Leicester Fosse. Forward Charlie Hare made his final appearance for Villa aged 24 before moving on to Royal Arsenal.

🟩 2 Feb 1895, Villa 2-1 Derby, Wellington Road

Game #235

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Jack Devey | Own Goal |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

1st Round

FA Cup

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWLWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #26 |
Manager Game | #209 |
Saturday, 2 February 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
FB Jim Elliott |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Billy Podmore |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Jack Devey, Assist by George Russell
HT Aston Villa 1-0 Derby County
Goal, 1-1, (Derby County)
Goal, 2-1, Own Goal, Methven
FT Aston Villa 2-1 Derby County

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Villa progress to the second round of the FA Cup as forward Billy Podmore played his only game for Villa aged 22 after joining from Burton United. Podmore later moved on to Derby Midland.

🟩 16 Feb 1895, Villa 7-1 Newcastle, Wellington Road

Game #236

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Billy Dorrell | Charlie Athersmith | Charlie Athersmith | Jack Devey | Jack Devey | George Russell | Billy Dorrell |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

1st Round

FA Cup

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 7-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WLWWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #27 |
Manager Game | #210 |
Saturday, 16 February 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
FB Jimmy Welford |
FB Howard Spencer |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Jack Devey |
F Billy Dorrell |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
5’ Goal, 1-0, Billy Dorrell, Assist by Jack Devey
Goal, 1-1, (Newcastle United)
Goal, 2-1, Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 3-1 ,Charlie Athersmith, Assist by Billy Dorrell
Goal, 4-1, Jack Devey
Goal, 5-1, Jack Devey
Goal, 6-1, George Russell
HT Aston Villa 6-1 Newcastle United
50’ Goal, 7-1, Billy Dorrell, Assist by Jack Devey
FT Aston Villa 7-1 Newcastle United

Substitutes

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On this day

  • Villa face Newcastle United for the first time in competitive football, Newcastle become the 37th team that the Villa first team has played in League or Cup football and the first new opponent Villa have faced since playing Liverpool 25 games previously.

  • Villa progress to the third round of the FA Cup as Newcastle United are swept aside at Wellington Road.

🟨 23 Feb 1895, Villa 3-3 Burnley, Turf Moor

Game #237

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Own Goal | Charlie Athersmith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 3-3 |
FT Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | LWWWD |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #28 |
League Match | #26 |
Manager Game | #211 |
Saturday, 23 February 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
FB Jim Elliott |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
M George Russell |
M Fred Burton |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 0-1, (Burnley)
Goal, 0-2, (Burnley)
HT Burnley 2-0 Aston Villa
Goal, 0-3, (Burnley)
Goal, 1-3, Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 2-3, Own Goal, Crabtree
Goal, 3-3, Charlie Athersmith
FT Burnley 3-3 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa return to League football and have now lost just once in 14, winning 11 but they now sit third in the League table, two points off leaders Sunderland.

🟩 2 Mar 1895, Villa 6-2 Forest, Wellington Road

Game #238

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Bob Chatt | George Russell | Bob Chatt | Steve Smith | Steve Smith | Jimmy Cowan |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

3rd Round

FA Cup

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 6-2 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWWDW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #29 |
Manager Game | #212 |
Saturday, 2 March 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
FB Jim Elliott |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jimmy Welford |
M Fred Burton |
M George Russell |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
2’ Goal, 1-0, Bob Chatt, Assist by Jimmy Cowan
5’ Goal, 2-0, George Russell, Assist by Dennis Hodgetts
20’ Goal, 2-1, (Nottingham Forest), Albert Wilkes o.g.
Goal, 3-1, Bob Chatt, Assist by Jimmy Cowan
HT Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Goal, 3-2, (Nottingham Forest)
Goal, 4-2, Steve Smith, Assist by Jim Elliott
Goal, 5-2, Steve Smith
Goal, 6-2, Jimmy Cowan
FT Aston Villa 6-2 Nottingham Forest

Substitutes

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On this day

Villa qualify for their third FA Cup semi final with League leaders Sunderland the opposition.

🟩 16 Mar 1895, Villa 2-1 Sunderland, Ewood Park

Game #239

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Steve Smith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Semi Final

FA Cup

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWDWW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #30 |
Manager Game | #213 |
Saturday, 16 March 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jimmy Welford |
FB Howard Spencer |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Jack Devey |
F Bob Chatt |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
7’ Goal, 0-1, (Sunderland)
HT Aston Villa 0-1 Sunderland
Goal, 1-1, Steve Smith
Goal, 2-1, Steve Smith
FT Aston Villa 2-1 Sunderland

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Villa qualify for their third FA Cup Final in eight seasons - all three of which have been played against neighbours West Bromwich Albion with a win to each's credit.

🟥 23 Mar 1895, Villa 3-4 Bolton, Pike's Lane

Game #240

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Bob Chatt | Bob Chatt |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 3-4 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WDWWL |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #31 |
League Match | #27 |
Manager Game | #214 |
Saturday, 23 March 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jim Elliott |
FB Howard Spencer |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Kinsey |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Steve Smith, Assist by Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 1-1, (Bolton Wanderers)
Goal, 1-2, (Bolton Wanderers)
HT Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Aston Villa
Goal, 1-3, (Bolton Wanderers)
Goal, 2-3, Bob Chatt
Goal, 2-4, (Bolton Wanderers)
Goal, 3-4, Bob Chatt
FT Bolton Wanderers 4-3 Aston Villa

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa’s second defeat in 17 games saw them remain in third place but now 6 points behind leaders Sunderland with the same number of games played and only 6 points available. Midfielder George Kinsey made his final appearance for Villa aged 28 before moving on to Derby County.

🟩 6 Apr 1895, Villa 5-0 Burnley, Wellington Road

Game #241

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Billy Dorrell | Billy Dorrell | Dennis Hodgetts | Charlie Athersmith | Bob Chatt |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 5-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | DWWLW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #32 |
League Match | #28 |
Manager Game | #215 |
Saturday, 6 April 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jimmy Welford |
FB Howard Spencer |
M George Russell |
M Fred Burton |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Billy Dorrell |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

[Exact chronological timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Billy Dorrell, Assist by Bob Chatt
HT Aston Villa 1-0 Burnley
Goal, 2-0, Billy Dorrell
Goal, 3-0, Dennis Hodgetts
Goal, 4-0, Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 5-0, Bob Chatt
FT Aston Villa 5-0 Burnley

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Reigning Champions Villa’s hammer Burnley but their defence of the title is over with Sunderland six points clear at the top of the standings and just 4 points to play for. Villa sit third in the table with Everton in second place.

🟨 15 Apr 1895, Villa 2-2 Wolves, Wellington Road

Game #242

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Howard Spencer |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-2 |
FT Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | WWLWD |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #33 |
League Match | #29 |
Manager Game | #216 |
Monday, 15 April 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jimmy Welford |
FB Howard Spencer |
M George Russell |
M Fred Burton |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 0-1, (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Goal, 1-1, Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 1-2, (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
HT Aston Villa 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
78’ Goal, 2-2, Howard Spencer
FT Aston Villa 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Substitutes

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On this day

Villa’s draw with Wolves mean that their title defence can only result in a best finish of 3rd place in the table.

🟩 20 Apr 1895, Villa 1-0 Albion, Crystal Palace

Game #243

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | 1' |

Assists(s) | Bob Chatt | 1' |

Final

FA Cup

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 1-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WLWDW |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #34 |
Manager Game | #217 |
Saturday, 20 April 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jimmy Welford |
FB Howard Spencer |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

1’ Goal, 1-0, Dennis Hodgetts, Assist by Bob Chatt
HT Aston Villa 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
FT Aston Villa 1-0 West Bromwich Albion

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

A year after being crowned League Champions Villa win the FA Cup for the second time.

🟨 24 Apr 1895, Villa 2-2 Everton, Wellington Road

Game #244

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George Ramsay | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | 1886-1899

Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Steve Smith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Division One

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Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-2 |
FT Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | LWDWD |

Season | 1894-95 |
Matchday | #35 |
League Match | #30 |
Manager Game | #218 |
Wednesday, 24 April 1895

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Starting XI

GK Harry Wilkes |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Jim Elliott |
FB Howard Spencer |
M Jack Reynolds |
M George Russell |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Dennis Hodgetts |
F Bob Chatt |
F Jack Devey |

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
Goal, 1-0, Charlie Athersmith, Assist by Jack Devey
Goal, 1-1, (Everton)
Goal, 2-1, Steve Smith, Assist by Jack Devey
HT Aston Villa 2-1 Everton
Player retires injured, George Russell
89’ Goal, 2-2, (Everton)
FT Aston Villa 2-2 Everton

Substitutes

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Unused Substitutes

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On this day

Villa finish the season in 3rd place as their title defence is lost despite, after a hesitant start, scoring 100 goals and recording 15 wins in 20 games including winning the FA Cup to make the 1894-95 season another successful one. Midfielder George Russell made his final appearance for Villa aged 25 before moving on to Glasgow United.
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