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Villa's matches from the
1960-61
season
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🟩 2 May 1961, Villa 2-1 Burnley, Old Trafford
Scorer(s) | Stan Lynn (pen) | 69' | Gerry Hitchens | 87' |
Assist(s) | Alan Deakin | 87' |
League Cup
Semi Final
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Unknown
Kick off: 7.30pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟩 🟩
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Burnley
⚽ | 69' Goal, 1-0, Stan Lynn, pen
🥅 | 70' Goal, 1-1, (Burnley), Jimmy Robson
⚽ | 87' Goal, 2-1, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Alan Deakin
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley
🟩 29 Apr 1961, Villa 4-1 Wednesday, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 5' | 68' | Bobby Thomson | 27' | Johnny Dixon | 70' |
Assist(s) | Johnny Dixon | 5' | Harry Burrows | 27' |
Division One
9th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: J. S. McLoughlin | 🏴 | Manchester, -1961
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 2-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 4-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟩
🟢 | 1' Debut, Charlie Aitken
⚽ | 5' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Johnny Dixon
⚽ | 27' Goal, 2-0, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Harry Burrows
🥅 | 42' Goal, 2-1, (Sheffield Wednesday), Billy Griffin
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday
⚽ | 68' Goal, 3-1, Gerry Hitchens
⚽ | 70' Goal, 4-1, Johnny Dixon
💥 | 70' Pitch invasion celebrating Johnny Dixon's goal interrupts play
💥 | 70' Player leaves field of play with injury, Johnny Dixon
💥 | 72' Player returns to field of play, Johnny Dixon
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 4-1 Sheffield Wednesday
🟨 26 Apr 1961, Villa 2-2 Burnley, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 14' | Bobby Thomson | 21' |
Assist(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 21' |
League Cup
Semi Final
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟩 2-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 2-2
AET Result: 🟨 Drew
AET Score: 🟨 2-2
Aggregate Result: 🟨 Drew
Aggregate Score: 🟨 3-3
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟨
⚽ | 14' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens
⚽ | 21' Goal, 2-0, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-0 Burnley
🥅 | 46' Goal, 2-1, (Burnley), Jimmy Robson
🥅 | 60' Goal, 2-2, (Burnley), Jimmy McIlroy
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-2 Burnley
🕒 | AET Aston Villa 2-2 Burnley
🟥 22 Apr 1961, Villa 1-4 Manchester City, Maine Road
Scorer(s) | Vic Crowe | 49' |
Assist(s) | Harry Burrows | 49' |
Division One
9th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Jim Powell | 🏴 | Rotherham, -1962
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-4
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-4
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟥 🟥
🥅 | 11' Goal, 0-1, (Manchester City), Joe Hayes
🥅 | 25' Goal, 0-2, (Manchester City), Colin Barlow
🥅 | 30' Goal, 0-3, (Manchester City), Denis Law
🥅 | 43' Goal, 0-4, (Manchester City), Denis Law
🕒 | HT Manchester City 4-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 49' Goal, 1-4, Vic Crowe, Assist by Harry Burrows
🕒 | FT Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa
🟥 19 Apr 1961, Villa 1-3 Leicester, Filbert Street
Scorer(s) | Alfie Hale | 69' |
Assist(s) | Peter McParland | 69' |
Division One
9th (-1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Leslie Hamer | 🏴 | Bolton, -1968
Substitute Referee: W. North 22' to 45'
HT Score: 🟥 0-2
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-3
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟥
🟢 | 1' Debut, Alfie Hale
🥅 | 6' Goal, 0-1, (Leicester City), Hugh McIlmoyle
🥅 | 27' Goal, 0-2, (Leicester City), Ken Keyworth
🕒 | HT Leicester City 2-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 69' Goal, 1-2, Alfie Hale, Assist by Peter McParland
🥅 | 86' Goal, 1-3, (Leicester City), Hugh McIlmoyle
🕒 | FT Leicester City 3-1 Aston Villa
🟩 15 Apr 1961, Villa 1-0 Preston, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Bobby Thomson | 59' |
Assist(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 59' |
Division One
8th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Ken Aston | 🏴 | Colchester, 1955-1963
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 1-0
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟩
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Preston North End
🟨 | 55' Booking, Gerry Hitchens
⚽ | 59' Goal, 1-0, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-0 Preston North End
🟨 10 Apr 1961, Villa 1-1 Burnley, Turf Moor
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 35' |
Assist(s) | None
League Cup
Semi Final
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Arthur Holland | 🏴 | Barnsley, 1959-1964
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟨 🟨
🥅 | 30' Goal, 0-1, (Burnley), Miller
⚽ | 35' Goal, 1-1, Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | HT Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa
🕒 | FT Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa
🟨 8 Apr 1961, Villa 1-1 Fulham, Craven Cottage
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 42' |
Assist(s) | None
Division One
8th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Jim Pickles | 🏴 | Stockport, -1964
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟨
🟢 | 1' Debut, Alan Baker
⚽ | 42' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | HT Fulham 0-1 Aston Villa
🥅 | 65' Goal, 1-1, (Fulham), Graham Leggat
🕒 | FT Fulham 1-1 Aston Villa
🟩 4 Apr 1961, Villa 4-0 Bolton, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 8' | 61' | Peter McParland | 49' | Alan O’Neill | 89' |
Assist(s) | Peter McParland | 8' | Alan O'Neill | 49' | Gerry Hitchens | 61' | Jimmy MacEwan | 89' |
Division One
8th (+2)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 4-0
Last 5: 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟥 🟩
🟢 | 1' Debut, John Sleeuwenhoek
⚽ | 8' Goal, 1-0, Jimmy MacEwan, Assist by Peter McParland
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Bolton Wanderers
⚽ | 49' Goal, 2-0, Peter McParland, Assist by Alan O'Neill
⚽ | 61' Goal, 3-0, Jimmy MacEwan, Assist by Gerry Hitchens
⚽ | 89' Goal, 4-0, Alan O'Neill, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 4-0 Bolton Wanderers
🟥 3 Apr 1961, Villa 0-3 Bolton, Burnden Park
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division One
10th (-2)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-3
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟥
🟢 | 1' Debut, Jimmy McMorran
💥 | 20' Player injured on field of play, Jimmy Dugdale
🥅 | 22' Goal, 0-1, (Bolton Wanderers), Billy McAdams
🕒 | HT Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 63' Goal, 0-2, (Bolton Wanderers), Billy McAdams
🥅 | 68' Goal, 0-3, (Bolton Wanderers), Billy McAdams
🕒 | FT Bolton Wanderers 3-0 Aston Villa
🟥 1 Apr 1961, Villa 1-2 Forest, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 49' |
Assist(s) | Mike Kenning | 49' |
Division One
8th (+1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Fred Duxbury | 🏴 | Preston, -1966
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-2
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟥 🟥
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Nottingham Forest
⚽ | 49' Goal, 1-0, Peter McParland, Assist by Mike Kenning
🥅 | 51' Goal, 1-1, (Nottingham Forest), John Quigley
🥅 | 81' Goal, 1-2, (Nottingham Forest), Colin Booth
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest
🟥 28 Mar 1961, Villa 0-1 Albion, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division One
9th (-1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟥
🟢 | 1' Debut, Mike Kenning
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
🥅 | 73' Goal, 0-1, (West Bromwich Albion), Jack Lovatt
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 0-1 West Bromwich Albion
🟨 25 Mar 1961, Villa 1-1 Burnley, Turf Moor
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 63' |
Assist(s) | Ron Wylie | 63' |
Division One
7th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: H. Webb | 🏴 | Leeds, -1962
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟨
🕒 | HT Burnley 0-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 63' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Ron Wylie
🥅 | 80' Goal, 1-1, (Burnley), Ian Lawson
🕒 | FT Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa
🟩 22 Mar 1961, Villa 2-1 Everton, Goodison Park
Scorer(s) | Alan Deakin | 57' | Bobby Thomson | 80' |
Assist(s) | Peter McParland | 57' |
Division One
7th (+1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: A Hawcroft | 🏴 | Rotherham, -1961
HT Score:
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟨 🟨 🟩
🥅 | 25' Goal, 0-1, (Everton), Frank Wignall
🕒 | HT Everton 1-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 57' Goal, 1-1, Alan Deakin, Assist by Peter McParland
⚽ | 80' Goal, 2-1, Bobby Thomson
🕒 | FT Everton 1-2 Aston Villa
🟨 11 Mar 1961, Villa 1-1 Birmingham, St Andrew's
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 7' |
Assist(s) | Gordon Lee | 7' |
Division One
8th (-1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Jack Kelly | 🏴 | Chorley, -1962 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟥 🟨 🟨
⚽ | 7' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Gordon Lee
🟨 | 41' Booking, Ron Wylie, Kicking the ball away
🕒 | HT Birmingham City 0-1 Aston Villa
🥅 | 86' Goal, 1-1, (Birmingham City), Jimmy Singer
🕒 | FT Birmingham City 1-1 Aston Villa
🟨 4 Mar 1961, Villa 2-2 Arsenal, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 32' | Jimmy MacEwan | 73' |
Assist(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 32' | Vic Crowe | 73' |
Division One
7th (+1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: David Smith | 🏴 | Stonehouse, 1959-1974
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 1-2
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 2-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟥 🟨
🥅 | 7' Goal, 0-1, (Arsenal), Joe Haverty
🥅 | 20' Goal, 0-2, (Arsenal), John Barnwell
⚽ | 32' Goal, 1-2, Peter McParland, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal
⚽ | 73' Goal, 2-2, Jimmy MacEwan, Assist by Vic Crowe
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal
🟥 25 Feb 1961, Villa 1-2 Newcastle, St James' Park
Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 62' |
Assist(s) | Bobby Thomson | 62' |
Division One
8th (-1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: J. S. McLoughlin | 🏴 | Manchester, -1961
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-2
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟥
🥅 | 38' Goal, 0-1, (Newcastle United), Len White
🕒 | HT Newcastle United 1-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 59' Goal, 0-2, (Newcastle United), Len White
⚽ | 62' Goal, 1-2, Peter McParland, Assist by Bobby Thomson
🕒 | FT Newcastle United 2-1 Aston Villa
🟩 22 Feb 1961, Villa 3-0 Wrexham, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Bobby Thomson | 61' | Gerry Hitchens | 67' | 77' |
Assist(s) | Harry Burrows | 61’ | 67' | Vic Crowe | 77' |
League Cup
Quarter Final
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Reg Windle | 🏴 | Chesterfield, -1967
Kick off: 7.15pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 3-0
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟩
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Wrexham
⚽ | 61' Goal, 1-0, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Harry Burrows
⚽ | 67' Goal, 2-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Harry Burrows
⚽ | 77' Goal, 3-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Vic Crowe
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 3-0 Wrexham
🟥 18 Feb 1961, Villa 0-2 Tottenham, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
FA Cup
5th Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Ernest Crawford | 🏴 | Doncaster, -1965
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-2
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-2
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟩 🟥 🟥
🥅 | 18' Goal, 0-1, (Tottenham Hotspur), John Neal o.g.
🥅 | 40' Goal, 0-2, (Tottenham Hotspur), Cliff Jones
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
🟥 11 Feb 1961, Villa 1-2 Spurs, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Stan Lynn (pen) | 63' |
Assist(s) | None
Division One
7th (-1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Ken Collinge | 🏴 | Hale, -1961
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-2
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟥 🟩 🟥
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur
🥅 | 46' Goal, 0-1, (Tottenham Hotspur), Bobby Smith
🥅 | 57' Goal, 0-2, (Tottenham Hotspur), Terry Dyson
⚽ | 63' Goal, 1-2, Stan Lynn, pen
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
🟩 6 Feb 1961, Villa 5-3 Plymouth, Home Park
Scorer(s) | Harry Burrows | 45’ | Alan O’Neill | 59’ | Gerry Hitchens | 63’ | 70’ | 88’ |
Assist(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 59’ | 63’ | Harry Burrows | 88’ |
League Cup
4th Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: R. E. Smith | 🏴 | Monmouth, -1962 🆘
HT Score: 🟥 1-2
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 5-3
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟥 🟩
🥅 | 11’ Goal, 0-1, (Plymouth Argyle), Wilf Carter
💥 | 35' Penalty awarded to Plymouth Argyle for handball by Vic Crowe
💥 | 35' Nigel Sims saves Wilf Carter penalty
💥 | 36' Referee Smith orders retake due to encroachment
💥 | 36' Carter on penalty spot passed to Johnny Newman who scores past Sims
🥅 | 36' Goal, 0-2, (Plymouth Argyle, pen), Johnny Newman
⚽ | 45’ Goal, 1-2, Harry Burrows
🕒 | HT Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Aston Villa
⚽ | 59’ Goal, 2-2, Alan O’Neill, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
⚽ | 63’ Goal, 3-2, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
⚽ | 70’ Goal, 4-2, Gerry Hitchens
🥅 | Goal, 4-3, (Plymouth Argyle), Johnny Williams
⚽ | 88’ Goal, 5-3, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Harry Burrows
🕒 | FT Plymouth Argyle 3-5 Aston Villa
🟨 4 Feb 1961, Villa 1-1 United, Old Trafford
Scorer(s) | Bobby Thomson | 47' |
Assist(s) | None
Division One
6th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: M Dixon | 🏴 | York, -1961
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟨
🕒 | HT Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 47' Goal, 1-0, Bobby Thomson
🥅 | 85' Goal, 1-1, (Manchester United), Bobby Charlton
🕒 | FT Manchester United 1-1 Aston Villa
🟩 1 Feb 1961, Villa 2-1 Peterborough, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 49' | 62' |
Assist(s) | Alan O'Neill | 49' | 62' |
FA Cup
4th Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Jack Kelly | 🏴 | Chorley, -1962
Kick off: 7.15pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟩
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Peterborough United
⚽ | 49' Goal, 1-0, Peter McParland, Assist by Alan O'Neill
🥅 | 61' Goal, 1-1, (Peterborough United), Peter McNamee
⚽ | 62' Goal, 2-1, Peter McParland, Assist by Alan O'Neill
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-1 Peterborough United
🟨 28 Jan 1961, Villa 1-1 Peterborough, London Road
Scorer(s) | Own Goal | 31' |
Assist(s) | None
FA Cup
4th Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Arthur Luty | 🏴 | Leeds, -1965
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟨
🥅 | 30' Goal, 0-1, (Peterborough United), Billy Hails
⚽ | 31' Goal, 1-1, Own Goal, Roy Banham
🕒 | HT Peterborough United 1-1 Aston Villa
🕒 | FT Peterborough United 1-1 Aston Villa
🟨 21 Jan 1961, Villa 2-2 Blackburn, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 24' | 29' |
Assist(s) | None
Division One
6th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: J. G. Williams | 🏴 | Nottingham, -1961
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 2-2
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 2-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟨
🥅 | 14' Goal, 0-1, (Blackburn Rovers), Bryan Douglas
🥅 | 19' Goal, 0-2, (Blackburn Rovers), Bryan Douglas
⚽ | 24' Goal, 1-2, Gerry Hitchens
⚽ | 29' Goal, 2-2, Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-2 Blackburn Rovers
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-2 Blackburn Rovers
🟩 9 Jan 1961, Villa 4-0 Bristol Rovers, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Bobby Thomson | 16' | 29' | Gerry Hitchens | 48' | 61' |
Assist(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 16' | Peter McParland | 29' | Bobby Thomson | 48' | Ron Wylie | 61' |
FA Cup
3rd Round Replay
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Roger Woan | 🏴 | London, 1957-1964 🆘
Kick off: 7.15pm
HT Score:
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 4-0
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟨 🟩
⚽ | 16' Goal, 1-0, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
⚽ | 29' Goal, 2-0, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Peter McParland
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-0 Bristol Rovers
⚽ | 48' Goal, 3-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Bobby Thomson
⚽ | 61' Goal, 4-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Ron Wylie
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 4-0 Bristol Rovers
🟨 7 Jan 1961, Villa 1-1 Bristol Rovers, Eastville Stadium
Scorer(s) | Bobby Thomson | 48' |
Assist(s) | Ron Wylie | 48' |
FA Cup
3rd Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Roger Woan | 🏴 | London, 1957-1964
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟨
🥅 | 40' Goal, 0-1, (Bristol Rovers), Alfie Biggs
🕒 | HT Bristol Rovers 1-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 48' Goal, 1-1, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Ron Wylie
🕒 | FT Bristol Rovers 1-1 Aston Villa
🟨 31 Dec 1960, Villa 2-2 Blackpool, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 8' | 42' |
Assist(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 8' |
Division One
6th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: A. L. Mason | 🏴 | Maidstone, -1961
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 2-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 2-2
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟨
⚽ | 8' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
⚽ | 42' Goal, 2-0, Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-0 Blackpool
🥅 | 46' Goal, 1-2, (Blackpool), Ray Parry
🥅 | 89' Goal, 2-2, (Blackpool), Ray Parry
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-2 Blackpool
🟥 26 Dec 1960, Villa 2-3 Wolves, Molineux
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 80' | 85' |
Assist(s) | Harry Burrows | 85' |
Division One
6th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Jim Finney | 🏴 | Hereford, 1959-1972
HT Score:
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 2-3
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟥 🟥
🥅 | 4' Goal, 0-1, (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Ted Farmer
🕒 | HT Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 66' Goal, 0-2, (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Ted Farmer
🥅 | 78' Goal, 0-3, (Wolverhampton Wanderers, pen), Jimmy Murray
⚽ | 80' Goal, 1-3, Gerry Hitchens
⚽ | 85' Goal, 2-3, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Harry Burrows
🕒 | FT Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 Aston Villa
🟥 24 Dec 1960, Villa 0-2 Wolves, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division One
6th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Ken Dagnall | 🏴 | Bolton, 1955-1968
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-2
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟥
🥅 | 18' Goal, 0-1, (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Ted Farmer
🥅 | 21' Goal, 0-2, (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Cliff Durandt
💥 | 32' Player left field of play with injury, (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Ron Flowers
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
💥 | 46' Player returns to field of play, (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Ron Flowers
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 0-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
🟨 19 Dec 1960, Villa 0-0 Plymouth, Home Park
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
League Cup
4th Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: S. Yates | 🏴 | Bristol, -1961
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 0-0
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟨 🟩 🟨
🟢 | 1' Debut, Fred Potter
🕒 | HT Plymouth Argyle 0-0 Aston Villa
🕒 | FT Plymouth Argyle 0-0 Aston Villa
🟩 17 Dec 1960, Villa 4-2 Chelsea, Stamford Bridge
Scorer(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 9' | Ron Wylie | 19' | Bobby Thomson | 57' | 58' |
Assist(s) | Bobby Thomson | 9' | 19' | Alan Deakin | 57' |
Division One
6th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Arthur Sparling | 🏴 | Grimsby, -1965
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 2-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 4-2
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟨 🟩
⚽ | 9' Goal, 1-0, Jimmy MacEwan, Assist by Bobby Thomson
🥅 | 10' Goal, 1-1, (Chelsea), Jimmy Greaves
⚽ | 19' Goal, 2-1, Ron Wylie, Assist by Bobby Thomson
💥 | 44' Missed Penalty, (Chelsea), Peter Sillett
🕒 | HT Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa
⚽ | 57' Goal, 3-1, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Alan Deakin
⚽ | 58' Goal, 4-1, Bobby Thomson
🥅 | 76' Goal, 4-2, (Chelsea), Jimmy Greaves
🕒 | FT Chelsea 2-4 Aston Villa
🟨 13 Dec 1960, Villa 3-3 Plymouth, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 48' | 56' | Jimmy MacEwan | 70' |
Assist(s) | Not recorded due to foggy conditions
League Cup
4th Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Reg Leafe | 🏴 | Nottingham, -1960
Kick off: 7.15pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-2
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 3-3
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟨
🥅 | 6' Goal, 0-1, (Plymouth Argyle), Wilf Carter
💥 | 17' Player leaves field of play injured, (Plymouth Argyle), Geoff Barnsley
💥 | 38' Player returns to field of play, (Plymouth Argyle), Geoff Barnsley
🥅 | 39' Goal, 0-2, (Plymouth Argyle), Peter Anderson
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-2 Plymouth Argyle
⚽ | 48' Goal, 1-2, Peter McParland
⚽ | 56' Goal, 2-2, Peter McParland
🥅 | 61' Goal, 2-3, (Plymouth Argyle), Johnny Williams
⚽ | 70' Goal, 3-3, Jimmy MacEwan
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 3-3 Plymouth Argyle
🟥 10 Dec 1960, Villa 0-2 Forest, City Ground
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division One
6th (-1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Jim Cattlin | 🏴 | Rochdale, 1960-1967
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-2
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟥
🕒 | HT Nottingham Forest 0-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 47' Goal, 0-1, (Nottingham Forest), Quigley
🥅 | 53' Goal, 0-2, (Nottingham Forest), Geoff Vowden
🕒 | FT Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa
🟩 3 Dec 1960, Villa 5-1 Manchester City, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Alan O’Neill | 20' | Gerry Hitchens | 34' | 55' (pen) | Peter McParland | 57' | Ron Wylie | 74' |
Assist(s) | Peter McParland | 20' | Vic Crowe | 34' | Jimmy MacEwan | 57' |
Division One
5th (+1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: F Reid | 🏴 | Letchworth, -1960 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 2-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 5-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩
🥅 | 5' Goal, 0-1, (Manchester City), Denis Law
⚽ | 20' Goal, 1-1, Alan O'Neill, Assist by Peter McParland
⚽ | 34' Goal, 2-1, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Vic Crowe
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City
⚽ | 55' Goal, 3-1, Gerry Hitchens, pen
⚽ | 67' Goal, 4-1, Peter McParland, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
🟨 | Booking, Vic Crowe for retaliation after a clear obstruction, referee Reid took no action against the original incident
⚽ | 74' Goal, 5-1, Ron Wylie, Assist by Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 5-1 Manchester City
🟩 26 Nov 1960, Villa 2-1 Wednesday, Hillsborough
Scorer(s) | Own Goal | 7' | Gerry Hitchens | 30' |
Assist(s) | Peter McParland | 30' |
Division One
6th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Jack Kelly | 🏴 | Chorley, -1962
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 2-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟩
⚽ | 7' Goal, 1-0, Own Goal, Don Megson
⚽ | 30' Goal, 2-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Peter McParland
🥅 | 41' Goal, 2-1, (Sheffield Wednesday), Billy Griffin
🕒 | HT Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Aston Villa
🕒 | FT Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Aston Villa
🟩 23 Nov 1960, Villa 3-1 Preston, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 30' | Ron Wylie | 58' | Jimmy MacEwan | 82' |
Assist(s) | None
League Cup
3rd Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: J. G. Williams | 🏴 | Nottingham, -1961
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 3-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟩
⚽ | 30' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens
🥅 | 45' Goal, 1-1, (Preston North End), Peter Thompson
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-1 Preston North End
⚽ | 58' Goal, 2-1, Ron Wylie
⚽ | 82' Goal, 3-1, Jimmy MacEwan
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 3-1 Preston North End
🟩 19 Nov 1960, Villa 2-1 Fulham, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 42' | Ron Wylie | 57' |
Assist(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 57' |
Division One
6th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Arthur Jobling | 🏴 | Morecambe, 1958-1963
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟩
🥅 | 1' Goal, 0-1, (Fulham), Graham Leggatt (50 seconds)
⚽ | 42' Goal, 1-1, Jimmy MacEwan
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-1 Fulham
⚽ | 57' Goal, 2-1, Ron Wylie, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-1 Fulham
🟨 15 Nov 1960, Villa 3-3 Preston, Deepdale
Scorer(s) | Alan O’Neill | 5' | Gerry Hitchens | 40' | Bobby Thomson | 85' |
Assist(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 5' | Peter McParland | 40' |
League Cup
3rd Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟩 2-1
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 3-3
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟨
⚽ | 5' Goal, 1-0, Alan O'Neill, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
🥅 | 26' Goal, 1-1, (Preston North End), Tommy Thompson
⚽ | 40' Goal, 2-1, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Peter McParland
🕒 | HT Preston North End 1-2 Aston Villa
🥅 | 50' Goal, 2-2, (Preston North End), Davie Sneddon
⚽ | 85' Goal, 3-2, Bobby Thomson
🥅 | 89' Goal, 3-3, (Preston North End), John Wylie
🕒 | FT Preston North End 3-3 Aston Villa
🟨 12 Nov 1960, Villa 1-1 Preston, Deepdale
Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 58' |
Assist(s) | Alan O'Neill | 58' |
Division One
6th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Geoff Hartley | 🏴 | Bradford, 1960-1965
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟨
🥅 | 14' Goal, 0-1, (Preston North End), Davie Sneddon
🕒 | HT Preston North End 1-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 58' Goal, 1-1, Peter McParland, Assist by Alan O'Neill
🕒 | FT Preston North End 1-1 Aston Villa
🟩 5 Nov 1960, Villa 2-0 Burnley, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 35' | 46' |
Assist(s) | Alan O'Neill | 35' | Peter McParland | 46' |
Division One
6th (+3)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Kevin Howley | 🏴 | Billingham, 1954-1971
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-0
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟩
⚽ | 35' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Alan O'Neill
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Burnley
⚽ | 46' Goal, 2-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Peter McParland
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-0 Burnley
🟩 29 Oct 1960, Villa 2-0 Albion, The Hawthorns
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 2' | Alan O’Neill | 41' |
Assist(s) | Ron Wylie | 2' | Vic Crowe | 41' |
Division One
9th (-)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: R. M. Jordan | 🏴 | Leicester, -1960
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 2-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-0
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟩 🟩
⚽ | 2' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Ron Wylie
⚽ | 41' Goal, 2-0, Alan O'Neill, Assist by Vic Crowe
🕒 | HT West Bromwich Albion 0-2 Aston Villa
🕒 | FT West Bromwich Albion 0-2 Aston Villa
🟩 22 Oct 1960, Villa 6-2 Birmingham, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Alan O’Neill | 1' | 67' | Gerry Hitchens | 31' | 84' | 87' | Peter McParland | 49' |
Assist(s) | Peter McParland | 1' | Ron Wylie | 31' |
Division One
9th (+1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Ken Seddon | 🏴 | Formby, -1966
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 2-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 6-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟩
🟢 | 1' Debut, Alan O'Neill
⚽ | 1' Goal, 1-0, Alan O'Neill, Assist by Peter McParland (25 seconds)
⚽ | 31' Goal, 2-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Ron Wylie
💥 | 34' Missed penalty, (Birmingham City), Gordon Astall
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-0 Birmingham City
⚽ | 49' Goal, 3-0, Peter McParland
🥅 | 66' Goal, 3-1, (Birmingham City), Mike Hellawell
⚽ | 67' Goal, 4-1, Alan O'Neill
⚽ | 84' Goal, 5-1, Gerry Hitchens
🥅 | 86' Goal, 5-2, (Birmingham City), Bobby Thomson o.g.
⚽ | 87' Goal, 6-2, Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 6-2 Birmingham City
🟥 15 Oct 1960, Villa 1-2 Arsenal, Highbury
Scorer(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 70' |
Assist(s) | None
Division One
10th (-1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Tommy Dawes | 🏴 | Norfolk, 1958-1974
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟥
🕒 | HT Arsenal 0-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 55' Goal, 0-1, (Arsenal), David Herd
⚽ | 70' Goal, 1-1, Jimmy MacEwan
🥅 | 84' Goal, 1-2, (Arsenal), Geoff Strong
🕒 | FT Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
🟩 12 Oct 1960, Villa 4-1 Huddersfield, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 19' | Ron Wylie | 27' | 55' | Harry Burrows | 78' |
Assist(s) | Harry Burrows | 19' | Jimmy MacEwan | 27' | Vic Crowe | 55' |
League Cup
2nd Round
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟩 2-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 4-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟩
⚽ | 19' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Harry Burrows
⚽ | 27' Goal, 2-0, Ron Wylie, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
🥅 | 37' Goal, 2-1, (Huddersfield Town), John Milner
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-1 Huddersfield Town
⚽ | 55' Goal, 3-1, Ron Wylie, Assist by Vic Crowe
⚽ | 78' Goal, 4-1, Harry Burrows
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 4-1 Huddersfield Town
🟩 8 Oct 1960, Villa 2-0 Newcastle, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Ron Wylie | 19' | Vic Crowe | 52' |
Assist(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 19' | Ron Wylie | 52' |
Division One
9th (+1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Jack Sturgeon | 🏴 | Putney, 1960-1963
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-0
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟩
⚽ | 19' Goal, 1-0, Ron Wylie, Assist by Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle United
⚽ | 52' Goal, 2-0, Vic Crowe, Assist by Ron Wylie
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-0 Newcastle United
🟥 1 Oct 1960, Villa 1-3 Leicester, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 53' |
Assist(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 53' |
Division One
10th (-1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Harry New | 🏴 | Portsmouth, 1960-1975
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-3
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-3
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟥
🥅 | 4' Goal, 0-1, (Leicester City), Jimmy Walsh
🥅 | 14' Goal, 0-2, (Leicester City), Jimmy Walsh
🥅 | 44' Goal, 0-3, (Leicester City), Gordon Wills
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-3 Leicester City
⚽ | 53' Goal, 1-3, Peter McParland, Assist by Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-3 Leicester City
🟥 24 Sep 1960, Villa 2-6 Spurs, White Hart Lane
Scorer(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 65' | Gerry Hitchens | 79' |
Assist(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 65' | Jimmy MacEwan | 79' |
Division One
9th (-1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Leslie Hamer | 🏴 | Bolton, -1968
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-4
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 2-6
Last 5: 🟨 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟥
🥅 | 7' Goal, 0-1, (Tottenham Hotspur), John White
🥅 | 19' Goal, 0-2, (Tottenham Hotspur), John White
🥅 | 27' Goal, 0-3, (Tottenham Hotspur), Bobby Smith
🥅 | 30' Goal, 0-4, (Tottenham Hotspur), Terry Dyson
🕒 | HT Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 63' Goal, 0-5, (Tottenham Hotspur), Les Allen
⚽ | 65' Goal, 1-5, Jimmy MacEwan, Assist by Gerry Hitchens
⚽ | 79' Goal, 2-5, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
🥅 | 85' Goal, 2-6, (Tottenham Hotspur), Dave Mackay
🕒 | FT Tottenham Hotspur 6-2 Aston Villa
🟩 17 Sep 1960, Villa 3-1 United, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Harry Burrows | 33' | Bobby Thomson | 52' | Jimmy MacEwan | 64' |
Assist(s) | Bobby Thomson | 33' | Gerry Hitchens | 52' |
Division One
8th (-2)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: R. E. Smith | 🏴 | Monmouth, -1962
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 3-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟥 🟩 🟩
⚽ | 33' Goal, 1-0, Harry Burrows, Assist by Bobby Thomson
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester United
⚽ | 52' Goal, 2-0, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Gerry Hitchens
🥅 | 56' Goal, 2-1, (Manchester United), Dennis Viollet
⚽ | 64' Goal, 3-1, Jimmy MacEwan
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 3-1 Manchester United
🟩 12 Sep 1960, Villa 2-1 Cardiff, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Bobby Thomson | 33' | Harry Burrows | 36' |
Assist(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 33' | Bobby Thomson | 36' |
Division One
6th (+5)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: John Bullough | 🏴 | Bolton, -1961
HT Score: 🟩 2-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟥 🟩
🥅 | 11' Goal, 0-1, (Cardiff City), Derek Tapscott
⚽ | 33' Goal, 1-1, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Gerry Hitchens
⚽ | 36' Goal, 2-1, Harry Burrows, Assist by Bobby Thomson
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-1 Cardiff City
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-1 Cardiff City
🟥 10 Sep 1960, Villa 1-4 Blackburn, Ewood Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 42' |
Assist(s) | None
Division One
11th (-3)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: A Hawcroft | 🏴 | Rotherham, -1961
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 1-2
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-4
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟥
🥅 | 16' Goal, 0-1, (Blackburn Rovers, pen), Peter Dobing
🥅 | 38' Goal, 0-2, (Blackburn Rovers), Chris Crowe
⚽ | 42' Goal, 1-2, Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | HT Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Aston Villa
🥅 | 63' Goal, 1-3, (Blackburn Rovers), Derek Dougan
🥅 | 82' Goal, 1-4, (Blackburn Rovers), Derek Dougan
🕒 | FT Blackburn Rovers 4-1 Aston Villa
🟨 7 Sep 1960, Villa 1-1 Cardiff, Ninian Park
Scorer(s) | Vic Crowe | 43' |
Assist(s) | None
Division One
8th (+1)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Jim Finney | 🏴 | Hereford, 1959-1972
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟨
⚽ | 43' Goal, 1-0, Vic Crowe
🕒 | HT Cardiff City 0-1 Aston Villa
🥅 | 55' Goal, 1-1, (Cardiff City), Derek Tapscott
💥 | 57' Missed Penalty, Stan Lynn
💥 | Player injured on field of play, Jimmy Adam
🕒 | FT Cardiff City 1-1 Aston Villa
🟩 3 Sep 1960, Villa 3-2 Everton, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 9' | 15' | Bobby Thomson | 41' |
Assist(s) | Pat Saward | 9' | Bobby Thomson | 15' |
Division One
9th (+2)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Archie Murdoch | 🏴 | Sheffield, -1960
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 3-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 3-2
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟩
⚽ | 9' Goal, 1-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Pat Saward
⚽ | 15' Goal, 2-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Bobby Thomson
🥅 | 22' Goal, 2-1, (Everton), Derek Temple
💥 | Player injured on field of play, Peter McParland
⚽ | 41' Goal, 3-1, Bobby Thomson
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 3-1 Everton
🥅 | 75' Goal, 3-2, (Everton), Roy Vernon
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 3-2 Everton
🟩 29 Aug 1960, Villa 2-1 West Ham, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Gerry Hitchens | 69' | Bobby Thomson | 88' |
Assist(s) | Ron Wylie | 88' |
Division One
11th (+5)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟩
🥅 | 18' Goal, 0-1, (West Ham United), Dave Dunmore
💥 | Player injured on field of play, Nigel Sims
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-1 West Ham United
⚽ | 69' Goal, 1-1, Gerry Hitchens
⚽ | 88' Goal, 2-1, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Ron Wylie
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham United
🟥 27 Aug 1960, Villa 3-5 Blackpool, Bloomfield Road
Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 60' | Gerry Hitchens | 66' | 79' |
Assist(s) | Peter McParland | 66' |
Division One
16th (-3)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: H Callaghan | 🏴 | Stockport, -1960
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-4
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 3-5
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟩 🟥 🟥
🥅 | 3' Goal, 0-1, (Blackpool), Arthur Kaye
🥅 | 13' Goal, 0-2, (Blackpool), Jackie Mudie
🥅 | 25' Goal, 0-3, (Blackpool), Ray Charnley
🥅 | 35' Goal, 0-4, (Blackpool), Dave Durie
🕒 | HT Blackpool 4-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 60' Goal, 1-4, Peter McParland
🥅 | 63' Goal, 1-5, (Blackpool), Ray Charnley
⚽ | 66' Goal, 2-5, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Peter McParland
⚽ | 79' Goal, 3-5, Gerry Hitchens
🕒 | FT Blackpool 5-3 Aston Villa
🟥 22 Aug 1960, Villa 2-5 West Ham, Upton Park
Scorer(s) | Bobby Thomson | 17' | Gerry Hitchens | 41' |
Assist(s) | Pat Saward | 17' | Peter McParland | 41' |
Division One
13th (-9)
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟥 2-3
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 2-5
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟩 🟥
🥅 | 14' Goal, 0-1, (West Ham United), Phil Woosnam
⚽ | 17' Goal, 1-1, Bobby Thomson, Assist by Pat Saward
🥅 | 37' Goal, 1-2, (West Ham United), Dave Dunmore
🥅 | 40' Goal, 1-3, (West Ham United), John Dick
⚽ | 41' Goal, 2-3, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Peter McParland
🕒 | HT West Ham United 3-2 Aston Villa
🥅 | 58' Goal, 2-4, (West Ham United), John Bond
💥 | 70' Player injured on field of play, Jimmy MacEwan
🥅 | 88' Goal, 2-5, (West Ham United), Malcolm Musgrove
🕒 | FT West Ham United 5-2 Aston Villa
🟩 20 Aug 1960, Villa 3-2 Chelsea, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Peter McParland | 63' | Gerry Hitchens | 67' | Bobby Thomson | 79' |
Assist(s) | Jimmy MacEwan | 63' | Bobby Thomson | 67' |
Division One
4th=
Manager: Joe Mercer | 🏴 | Ellesmere Port, 1958-1964
Referee: Leo Callaghan | 🏴 | Merthyr Tydfil, 1954-1971
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 3-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟩
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Chelsea
⚽ | 63' Goal, 1-0, Peter McParland, Assist by Jimmy MacEwan
⚽ | 67' Goal, 2-0, Gerry Hitchens, Assist by Bobby Thomson
🥅 | 78' Goal, 2-1, (Chelsea), Derek Gibbs
⚽ | 79' Goal, 3-1, Bobby Thomson
🥅 | 80' Goal, 3-2, (Chelsea), Peter Brabrook
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 3-2 Chelsea
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