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1956-57

Match Report

🟩 18 Aug 1956, Villa 3-1 Charlton, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Bill Baxter | Johnny Dixon | Own Goal |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 3-1 |
Last 5 Games | LWWWW |

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Match Report

🟥 22 Aug 1956, Villa 0-2 Albion, The Hawthorns

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 0-2 |
Last 5 Games | WWWWL |

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Match Report

🟨 25 Aug 1956, Villa 1-1 Manchester City, Maine Road

Scorer(s) Les Smith |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 1-1 |
Last 5 Games | WWWLD |

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Match Report

🟨 27 Aug 1956, Villa 0-0 Albion, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 0-0 |
Last 5 Games | WWLDD |

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Match Report

🟩 1 Sep 1956, Villa 3-2 Blackpool, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | Peter McParland | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 3-2 |
Last 5 Games | WLDDW |

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Match Report

🟨 5 Sep 1956, Villa 0-0 Luton, Kenilworth Road

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 0-0 |
Last 5 Games | LDDWD |

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Match Report

🟩 8 Sep 1956, Villa 4-0 Everton, Goodison Park

Scorer(s) | Jackie Sewell | Jackie Sewell | Johnny Dixon | Les Smith |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 4-0 |
Last 5 Games | DDWDW |

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Match Report

🟥 15 Sep 1956, Villa 2-4 Spurs, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Derek Pace | Peter McParland |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 2-4 |
Last 5 Games | DWDWL |

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Match Report

🟥 22 Sep 1956, Villa 0-1 Leeds, Elland Road

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 0-1 |
Last 5 Games | WDWLL |

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Match Report

🟨 29 Sep 1956, Villa 0-0 Bolton, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 0-0 |
Last 5 Games | DWLLD |

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Match Report

🟥 6 Oct 1956, Villa 1-5 Portsmouth, Fratton Park

Scorer(s) Les Smith |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 1-5 |
Last 5 Games | WLLDL |

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Match Report

🟩 13 Oct 1956, Villa 3-1 Newcastle, Villa Park

Scorer(s) Les Smith | Les Smith | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 3-1 |
Last 5 Games | LLDLW |

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Match Report

🟩 27 Oct 1956, Villa 3-1 Birmingham, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Jackie Sewell | Ken Roberts | Stan Lynn |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 3-1 |
Last 5 Games | LDLWW |

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Match Report

🟥 3 Nov 1956, Villa 1-2 Arsenal, Highbury

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 1-2 |
Last 5 Games | DLWWL |

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Match Report

🟩 10 Nov 1956, Villa 1-0 Burnley, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 1-0 |
Last 5 Games | LWWLW |

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Match Report

🟨 17 Nov 1956, Villa 3-3 Preston, Deepdale

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | Stan Lynn (pen) | Les Smith |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 3-3 |
Last 5 Games | WWLWD |

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Match Report

🟨 24 Nov 1956, Villa 1-1 Chelsea, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 1-1 |
Last 5 Games | WLWDD |

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Match Report

🟥 1 Dec 1956, Villa 1-2 Wednesday, Hillsborough

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 1-2 |
Last 5 Games | LWDDL |

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Match Report

🟥 8 Dec 1956, Villa 1-3 Manchester United, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Pat Saward |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 1-3 |
Last 5 Games | WDDLL |

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Match Report

🟩 15 Dec 1956, Villa 2-0 Charlton, The Valley

Scorer(s) | Johnny Dixon | Peter McParland |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 2-0 |
Last 5 Games | DDLLW |

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Match Report

🟥 25 Dec 1956, Villa 0-1 Sunderland, Roker Park

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 0-1 |
Last 5 Games | DLLWL |

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Match Report

🟨 29 Dec 1956, Villa 0-0 Blackpool, Bloomfield Road

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 0-0 |
Last 5 Games | LLWLD |

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Match Report

🟨 5 Jan 1957, Villa 2-2 Luton, Kenilworth Road

Scorer(s) | Johnny Dixon | 12' | Peter McParland | 82' |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 2-2 |
Last 5 Games | LWLDD |

12’ Goal, 1-0, Johnny Dixon
HT Luton Town 0-1 Aston Villa
Goal, 1-1, (Luton Town), Turner (pen)
70’ Goal, 1-2, (Luton Town), Morton
82’ Goal, 2-2, Peter McParland
FT Luton Town 2-2 Aston Villa

Match Report

🟩 7 Jan 1957, Villa 2-0 Luton, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Johnny Dixon | 60' | 82' |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 2-0 |
Last 5 Games | WLDDW |

HT Aston Villa 0-0 Luton Town
60’ Goal, 1-0, Johnny Dixon, Assist by Les Smith
82’ Goal, 2-0, Johnny Dixon, Assist by Jackie Sewell
FT Aston Villa 2-0 Luton Town

Match Report

🟩 12 Jan 1957, Villa 5-1 Everton, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Derek Pace | Derek Pace | Jackie Sewell | Johnny Dixon | Les Smith |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 5-1 |
Last 5 Games | LDDWW |

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Match Report

🟥 19 Jan 1957, Villa 0-3 Spurs, White Hart Lane

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 0-3 |
Last 5 Games | DDWWL |

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Match Report

🟩 26 Jan 1957, Villa 3-2 Middlesbrough, Ayresome Park

Scorer(s) | Derek Pace | 38' | Les Smith | 53' | Johnny Dixon | 72' |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 3-2 |
Last 5 Games | DWWLW |

26’ Goal, 0-1, (Middlesbrough), Brian Clough
38’ Goal, 1-1, Derek Pace, Assist by Pat Saward
40’ Goal, 1-2, (Middlesbrough), Harris
HT Middlesbrough 2-1 Aston Villa
53’ Goal, 2-2, Les Smith, Assist by Pat Saward
72’ Goal, 3-2, Johnny Dixon, Assist by Derek Pace
FT Middlesbrough 2-3 Aston Villa

Match Report

🟨 2 Feb 1957, Villa 1-1 Leeds, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Derek Pace |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 1-1 |
Last 5 Games | WWLWD |

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Match Report

🟨 4 Feb 1957, Villa 2-2 Manchester City, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | Les Smith |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 2-2 |
Last 5 Games | WLWDD |

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Match Report

🟨 9 Feb 1957, Villa 0-0 Bolton, Burnden Park

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 0-0 |
Last 5 Games | LWDDD |

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Match Report

🟩 16 Feb 1957, Villa 2-1 Bristol City, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Derek Pace | 36' | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 2-1 |
Last 5 Games | WDDDW |

36’ Goal, 1-0, Derek Pace, Assist by Jackie Sewell
HT Aston Villa 1-0 Bristol City
50’ Goal, 1-1, (Bristol City), Atyeo
Goal, 2-1, Jackie Sewell, Assist by Peter McParland
FT Aston Villa 2-1 Bristol City

Match Report

🟨 18 Feb 1957, Villa 2-2 Portsmouth, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Jackie Sewell | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 2-2 |
Last 5 Games | DDDWD |

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Match Report

🟨 2 Mar 1957, Villa 1-1 Burnley, Turf Moor

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 64' |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 1-1 |
Last 5 Games | DDWDD |

31’ Goal, 0-1, (Burnley), Peter Aldis o.g.
HT Burnley 1-0 Aston Villa
64’ Goal, 1-1, Peter McParland, Assist by Les Smith
FT Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa

Match Report

🟩 6 Mar 1957, Villa 2-0 Burnley, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Johnny Dixon | 18' | Peter McParland | 70' |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 2-0 |
Last 5 Games | DWDDW |

18’ Goal, 1-0, Johnny Dixon, Assist by Les Smith
HT Aston Villa 1-0 Burnley
70’ Goal, 2-0, Peter McParland
FT Aston Villa 2-0 Burnley

Match Report

🟨 9 Mar 1957, Villa 1-1 Manchester United, Old Trafford

Scorer(s) | Johnny Dixon |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 1-1 |
Last 5 Games | WDDWD |

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Match Report

🟩 13 Mar 1957, Villa 4-1 Cardiff, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Jackie Sewell | Jackie Sewell | Stan Lynn (pen) | Peter McParland |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 4-1 |
Last 5 Games | DDWDW |

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Match Report

🟨 16 Mar 1957, Villa 0-0 Arsenal, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 0-0 |
Last 5 Games | DWDWD |

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Match Report

🟨 23 March 1957, Villa 2-2 Albion, Molineux.

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 40' | 84' |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 2-2 |
Last 5 Games | WDWDD |

Goal, 0-1, (West Bromwich Albion), Whitehouse
40’ Goal, 1-1, Peter McParland, Assist by Johnny Dixon
45’ Goal, 1-2, (West Bromwich Albion), Whitehouse
HT Aston Villa 1-2 West Bromwich Albion
84’ Goal, 2-2, Peter McParland, Assist by Billy Myerscough
FT Aston Villa 2-2 West Bromwich Albion

Match Report

🟩 28 March 1957, Villa 1-0 Albion, St Andrews'.

Scorer(s) | Billy Myerscough | 38' |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 1-0 |
Last 5 Games | DWDDW |

38’ Goal, 1-0, Billy Myerscough, Assist by Peter McParland
HT Aston Villa 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
FT Aston Villa 1-0 West Bromwich Albion

Match Report

🟩 30 Mar 1957, Villa 2-0 Preston, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Billy Myerscough | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 2-0 |
Last 5 Games | WDDWW |

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Match Report

🟥 3 Apr 1957, Villa 0-1 Cardiff, Ninian Park

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 0-1 |
Last 5 Games | DDWWL |

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Match Report

🟨 6 Apr 1957, Villa 1-1 Chelsea, Stamford Bridge

Scorer(s) | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 1-1 |
Last 5 Games | DWWLD |

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Match Report

🟨 8 Apr 1957, Villa 2-2 Sunderland, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Billy Myerscough | Derek Pace |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Drew |
FT Score | 2-2 |
Last 5 Games | WWLDD |

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Match Report

🟩 10 Apr 1957, Villa 2-1 Birmingham, St Andrew's

Scorer(s) | Roy Chapman | Roy Chapman |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 2-1 |
Last 5 Games | WLDDW |

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Match Report

🟩 13 Apr 1957, Villa 5-0 Wednesday, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | Peter McParland | Jackie Sewell | Billy Myerscough | Les Smith |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 5-0 |
Last 5 Games | LDDWW |

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Match Report

🟥 15 Apr 1957, Villa 1-2 Burnley, Turf Moor

Scorer(s) | Derek Pace |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 1-2 |
Last 5 Games | DDWWL |

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Match Report

🟩 20 Apr 1957, Villa 2-1 Newcastle, St James' Park

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 2-1 |
Last 5 Games | DWWLW |

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Match Report

🟩 22 Apr 1957, Villa 4-0 Wolves, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Les Smith | Les Smith | Johnny Dixon | Jackie Sewell |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 4-0 |
Last 5 Games | WWLWW |

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Match Report

🟥 23 Apr 1957, Villa 0-3 Wolves, Molineux

Scorer(s) | None |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 0-3 |
Last 5 Games | WLWWL |

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Match Report

🟥 27 Apr 1957, Villa 1-3 Luton, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Les Smith |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
FT Result | Lost |
FT Score | 1-3 |
Last 5 Games | LWWLL |

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Frank Coultas
Match Report

🟩 4 May 1957, Villa 2-1 Manchester United, Wembley Stadium.

Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 68' | 73' |

Manager | Eric Houghton |
Referee | Frank Coultas, Hull |
Captain | Johnny Dixon |
HT Score | 0-0 |
FT Result | Won |
FT Score | 2-1 |
Last 5 Games | WWLLW |

HT Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United
68’ Goal, 1-0, Peter McParland, Assist by Johnny Dixon
73’ Goal, 2-0, Peter McParland
83’ Goal, 2-1, (Manchester United), Taylor
FT Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United

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