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1894-95
🟩 1 Sep 1894, Villa 2-1 Birmingham, Wellington Road
Game #210
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Bob Gordon |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 8 Sep 1894, Villa 2-1 Liverpool, Anfield
Game #211
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Charlie Athersmith |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
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
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Steve Smith |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 22 Sep 1984, Villa 2-0 Derby, Racecourse Ground
Game #213
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Bob Chatt | Jack Devey |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟥 29 Sep 1894, Villa 1-4 Stoke, Victoria Ground
Game #214
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟥 6 Oct 1894, Villa 1-2 Forest, New Town Ground
Game #215
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Jack Devey |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 13 Oct 1894, Villa 3-1 Albion, Wellington Road
Game #216
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Albert Woolley | Bob Chatt |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟨 20 Oct 1894, Villa 2-2 Birmingham, Coventry Road Muntz Street
Game #217
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Bob Gordon | Dennis Hodgetts |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟥 22 Oct 1894, Villa 1-2 Sheffield United, Bramall Lane
Game #218
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Bob Gordon |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 27 Oct 1894, Villa 5-0 Liverpool, Wellington Road
Game #219
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Jimmy Cowan | Jack Reynolds | Jack Reynolds (pen) | Billy Dorrell | Dennis Hodgetts |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟥 3 Nov 1894, Villa 0-1 Wednesday, Olive Grove
Game #220
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | None |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 10 Nov 1894, Villa 4-1 Preston, Wellington Road
Game #221
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Jack Devey | Own Goal | Dennis Hodgetts | Bob Chatt |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 12 Nov 1894, Villa 5-0 Sheffield United, Wellington Road
Game #222
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Bob Chatt | Jack Devey | Jack Devey | Bob Chatt | Jack Reynolds |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟥 17 Nov 1894, Villa 2-3 Albion, Stoney Lane
Game #223
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Tom Purslow |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 24 Nov 1894, Villa 4-1 Forest, Wellington Road
Game #224
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Jack Devey | Jimmy Cowan | Jack Devey |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 1 Dec 1894, Villa 3-1 Blackburn, Ewood Park
Game #225
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Steve Smith | Steve Smith |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 3 Dec 1894, Villa 3-1 Wednesday, Wellington Road
Game #226
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | George Russell | Jack Devey | Jack Reynolds (pen) |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 8 Dec 1894, Villa 3-0 Blackburn, Wellington Road
Game #227
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Jack Devey | Jack Devey |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 22 Dec 1894, Villa 4-0 Wolves, Molineux
Game #228
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Dennis Hodgett | Dennis Hodgetts | Bob Chatt |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 26 Dec 1894, Villa 6-0 Stoke, Wellington Road
Game #229
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
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟨 2 Jan 1895, Villa 4-4 Sunderland, Newcastle Road
Game #230
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Steve Smith | Jack Devey | Jack Devey |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 5 Jan 1895, Villa 4-0 Derby, Wellington Road
Game #231
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | Steve Smith | Dennis Hodgetts | Bob Chatt |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 12 Jan 1895, Villa 1-0 Preston, Deepdale
Game #232
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Jack Devey |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟥 17 Jan 1895, Villa 2-4 Everton, Goodison Park
Game #233
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Billy Dorrell | Steve Smith |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 26 Jan 1895, Villa 2-1 Bolton, Wellington Road
Game #234
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Own Goal |Jack Devey |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 2 Feb 1895, Villa 2-1 Derby, Wellington Road
Game #235
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Jack Devey | Own Goal |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
1st Round
FA Cup
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 16 Feb 1895, Villa 7-1 Newcastle, Wellington Road
Game #236
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
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
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
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Own Goal | Charlie Athersmith |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 2 Mar 1895, Villa 6-2 Forest, Wellington Road
Game #238
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
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 16 Mar 1895, Villa 2-1 Sunderland, Ewood Park
Game #239
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Steve Smith |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Semi Final
FA Cup
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟥 23 Mar 1895, Villa 3-4 Bolton, Pike's Lane
Game #240
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Bob Chatt | Bob Chatt |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 6 Apr 1895, Villa 5-0 Burnley, Wellington Road
Game #241
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Billy Dorrell | Billy Dorrell | Dennis Hodgetts | Charlie Athersmith | Bob Chatt |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟨 15 Apr 1895, Villa 2-2 Wolves, Wellington Road
Game #242
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Howard Spencer |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟩 20 Apr 1895, Villa 1-0 Albion, Crystal Palace
Game #243
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Dennis Hodgetts | 1' |
Assists(s) | Bob Chatt | 1' |
Final
FA Cup
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period
On this day
🟨 24 Apr 1895, Villa 2-2 Everton, Wellington Road
Game #244
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1899
Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Steve Smith |
Assists(s) | Not recorded
Division One
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
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
No Substitutions permitted in period
Unused Substitutes
No Substitutions permitted in period