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Villa's matches from the
1973-74
season
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🟨 3 May 1974, Villa 1-1 Orient, Brisbane Road.
Scorer(s) | Ray Graydon | 52' (pen) |
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
14th (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟥 🟨
🕒 | HT Orient 0-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 52’ Goal, 1-0, Ray Graydon, pen
🥅 | 62’ Goal, 1-1, (Orient), Micky Bullock
🕒 | FT Orient 1-1 Aston Villa
🟥 27 April 1974, Villa 0-2 Carlisle, Brunton Park.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
14th= (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: John Williams | 🏴 | Wrexham, 1971-1976
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟥
🥅 | 12’ Goal, 0-1, (Carlisle United), Joe Laidlaw
🟨 | 28’ Booking, Chris Nicholl.
🕒 | HT Carlisle United 1-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 67’ Goal, 0-2, (Carlisle United), Frank Clarke
🕒 | FT Carlisle United 2-0 Aston Villa
🟩 24 April 1974, Villa 3-1 Forest, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Chico Hamilton | 4' | Bobby Campbell | 30' | Ray Graydon | 41' |
Assist(s) | Chico Hamilton | 4' | Bobby McDonald | 41' |
Division Two
14th= (+1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟩 3-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 3-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟥 🟩
⚽ | 4’ Goal, 1-0, Chico Hamilton, Assist by John Gidman
🔁 | 16’ Sub off, Fred Turnbull, Sub on, Bobby Campbell
🥅 | 18' Goal, 1-1, (Nottingham Forest), Duncan McKenzie
⚽ | 30’ Goal, 2-1, Bobby Campbell
⚽ | 41’ Goal, 3-1, Ray Graydon, Assist by Bobby McDonald
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest
🟥 20 April 1974, Villa 1-2 Sunderland, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Pat McMahon | 20' |
Assist(s) | Bobby McDonald | 20' |
Division Two
15th (-1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Derek Nippard | 🏴 | Christchurch, 1967-1978
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-2
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟥
🟢 | 1’ Debut, Jake Findlay
⚽ | 20’ Goal, 1-0, Pat McMahon, Assist by Bobby McDonald
🥅 | 38’ Goal, 1-1, (Sunderland), Pat McMahon o.g.
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-1 Sunderland
🔁 | 46’ Sub off, Alun Evans, Sub on, Bobby Campbell 🟢
🥅 | 77’ Goal, 1-2, (Sunderland), Dave Watson
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-2 Sunderland
🟥 16 April 1974, Villa 1-2 Blackpool, Bloomfield Road.
Scorer(s) | Chico Hamilton | 37' |
Assist(s) | Charlie Aitken | 37' |
Division Two
14th= (-1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-2
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟥 🟥
🥅 | 9’ Goal, 0-1, (Blackpool), Alan Suddick
⚽ | 37’ Goal, 1-1, Chico Hamilton, Assist by Charlie Aitken
🕒 | HT Blackpool 1-1 Aston Villa
🥅 | 82’ Goal, 1-2, (Blackpool), Keith Dyson
🕒 | FT Blackpool 2-1 Aston Villa
🟥 15 April 1974, Villa 0-1 Blackpool, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
13th= (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟥
🥅 | 35’ Goal, 0-1, (Blackpool), Keith Dyson.
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-1 Blackpool
🔁 | 72’ Sub off, Sammy Morgan, Sub on, Alun Evans
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 0-1 Blackpool
🟨 | Booking, John Gidman, Kick
🟨 13 April 1974, Villa 1-1 Hull, Boothferry Park.
Scorer(s) | Own Goal | 55' |
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
13th= (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: David Richardson | 🏴 | Blackburn, 1972-1985
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟨
🥅 | 32’ Goal, 1-0, (Hull City), Vince Grimes
🕒 | HT Hull City 1-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 56’ Goal, 1-1, Steve Deere o.g.
🕒 | FT Hull City 1-1 Aston Villa
🟨 6 April 1974, Villa 1-1 Swindon, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Brian Little | 49' |
Assist(s) | Sammy Morgan | 49' |
Division Two
13th (-4)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Gordon Kew | 🏴 | Amersham, 1966-1977 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟨
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Swindon Town
⚽ | 49’ Goal, 1-0, Brian Little, Assist by Sammy Morgan
🥅 | 65’ Goal, 1-1, (Swindon Town), Peter Eastoe
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-1 Swindon Town
🟩 1 April 1974, Villa 4-2 Wednesday, Hillsborough.
Scorer(s) | Brian Little | 5' | 87' Pat McMahon | 44' | Keith Leonard | 74' |
Assist(s) | John Gidman | 5' | Chico Hamilton | 44' | Brian Little | 74' | Pat McMahon | 87' |
Division Two
9th= (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Harry New | 🏴 | Bristol, 1960-1975
HT Score: 🟩 2-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 4-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩
🟢 | 1’ Debut, Roy Stark
⚽ | 5' Goal, 1-0, Brian Little, Assist by John Gidman
🥅 | 22’ Goal, 1-1, (Sheffield Wednesday) Mick Prendergast
⚽ | 44' Goal, 2-1, Pat McMahon, Assist by Chico Hamilton
🕒 | HT Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Aston Villa
🥅 | 64' Goal, 2-2, (Sheffield Wednesday) Alan Thompson
⚽ | 74’ Goal, 3-2, Keith Leonard, Assist by Brian Little
⚽ | 87’ Goal, 4-2, Brian Little, Assist by Pat McMahon
🕒 | FT Sheffield Wednesday 2-4 Aston Villa
🟩 23 March 1974, Villa 4-1 Portsmouth, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Pat McMahon | 54' | 80' | Sammy Morgan | 67' | 86' |
Assist(s) | Keith Leonard | 54' | 67' | Charlie Aitken | 80' | Brian Little | 86' |
Division Two
9th= (+3)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Peter Willis | 🏴 | Bishop Auckland, 1972-1986
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 4-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟥 🟩 🟩 🟩
🥅 | 20’ Goal, 0-1, (Portsmouth), Norman Piper
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-1 Portsmouth
⚽ | 54’ Goal, 1-1, Pat McMahon, Assist by Keith Leonard
⚽ | 67’ Goal, 2-1, Sammy Morgan, Assist by Keith Leonard
⚽ | 80’ Goal, 3-1, Pat McMahon, Assist by Charlie Aitken
⚽ | 86’ Goal, 4-1, Sammy Morgan, Assist by Brian Little
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 4-1 Portsmouth
🟨 | Booking, Chris Nicholl, Foul.
🟩 16 March 1974, Villa 1-0 Bristol City, Ashton Gate.
Scorer(s) | Sammy Morgan | 68' |
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
12th= (+3)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Alan Robinson | 🏴 | Portsmouth, 1973-1986
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 1-0
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟥 🟩 🟩
🕒 | HT Bristol City 0-0 Aston Villa
⚽ | 68’ Goal, 1-0, Sammy Morgan
🕒 | FT Bristol City 0-1 Aston Villa
🟩 13 March 1974, Villa 2-1 Carlisle, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Alun Evans | 22' | Chico Hamilton | 55' (pen) |
Assist(s) | Brian Little | 22' |
Division Two
15th= (+1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Ted Jolly | 🏴 | Manchester, 1970-1975
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟨 🟥 🟩
⚽ | 22’ Goal, 1-0, Alun Evans, Assist by Brian Little
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Carlisle United
⚽ | 55’ Goal, 2-0, Chico Hamilton, pen
🥅 | 75’ Goal, 2-1, (Carlisle United), Frank Clarke
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-0 Carlisle United
🟥 2 March 1974, Villa 1-3 Albion, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Sammy Morgan | 26' |
Assist(s) | Ray Graydon | 26' |
Division Two
16th (-1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Don Biddle | 🏴 | Bristol, 1971-1979 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 1-3
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-3
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟨 🟥
🥅 | 20’ Goal, 0-1, (West Bromwich Albion), John Wile
🥅 | 25’ Goal, 0-2, (West Bromwich Albion, pen), Tony Brown
⚽ | 26’ Goal, 1-2, Sammy Morgan, Assist by Ray Graydon
🥅 | 28’ Goal, 1-3, (West Bromwich Albion), Tony Brown
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-3 West Bromwich Albion
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-3 West Bromwich Albion
🟨 27 February 1974, Villa 1-1 Bolton, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Pat McMahon | 33' |
Assist(s) | Chico Hamilton | 33' |
Division Two
15th= (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟨
⚽ | 33’ Goal, 1-0, Pat McMahon, Assist by Chico Hamilton
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Bolton Wanderers
🥅 | 71’ Goal, 1-1, (Bolton Wanderers), John Byrom
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-1 Bolton Wanderers
🟩 23 February 1974, Villa 1-0 Cardiff, Ninian Park.
Scorer(s) | Ray Graydon | 1' |
Assist(s) | Pat McMahon | 1' |
Division Two
15th= (+1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Brian Daniels | 🏴 | Essex, 1968-1983
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 1-0
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟩
⚽ | 1’ Goal, 1-0, Ray Graydon, Assist by Pat McMahon, 68 Seconds
🕒 | HT Cardiff City 0-1 Aston Villa
🕒 | FT Cardiff City 0-1 Aston Villa
🟥 16 February 1974, Villa 0-1 Burnley, Turf Moor.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
FA Cup
5th Round
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Pat Partridge | 🏴 | Middlesbrough, 1966-1981
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟥 🟥
🥅 | 8’ Goal, 0-1, (Burnley), Paul Fletcher
🕒 | HT Burnley 1-0 Aston Villa
🕒 | FT Burnley 1-0 Aston Villa
🟨 | Booking, Chris Nicholl, Late tackle
🟨 | Booking, John Gidman, Late tackle
🟥 2 February 1974, Villa 0-1 Luton, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
16th (-5)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Harold Davey | 🏴 | Nottinghamshire, 1965-1976 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟥
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Luton Town
🟨 | 65' Booking, Ian Ross, Trip
🔁 | 71’ Sub off, Ray Graydon, Sub on Brian Little
💥 | 88' Referee disallows Villa's opener
🥅 | 90’+15s Goal, 0-1, (Luton Town, pen), Jimmy Ryan
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 0-1 Luton Town
🟩 30 January 1974, Villa 2-0 Arsenal, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Sammy Morgan | 12' | Alun Evans | 68' |
Assist(s) | Alun Evans | 12' | Bruce Rioch | 68' |
FA Cup
4th Round Replay
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Clive Thomas | 🏴 | Treorchy, 1966–1984 🆘
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-0
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟨 🟩
⚽ | 12’ Goal, 1-0, Sammy Morgan, Assist by Alun Evans
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal
⚽ | 68’ Goal, 2-0, Alun Evans, Assist by Bruce Rioch
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-0 Arsenal
🟨 26 January 1974, Villa 1-1 Arsenal, Highbury.
Scorer(s) | Sammy Morgan | 11' |
Assist(s) | Chico Hamilton | 11' |
FA Cup
4th Round
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Clive Thomas | 🏴 | Treorchy, 1966–1984 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟨
⚽ | 11’ Goal, 1-0, Sammy Morgan, Assist by Chico Hamilton
🕒 | HT Arsenal 0-1 Aston Villa
🟨 | 58’ Booking, Sammy Morgan, Foul
🟥 | 63’ Sending off, Sammy Morgan
🥅 | 65’ Goal, 1-1, (Arsenal), Ray Kennedy
🟨 | 71’ Booking, Alun Evans, Dissent
🕒 | FT Arsenal 1-1 Aston Villa
🟨 | Booking, Jimmy Cumbes, Timewasting
🟨 19 January 1974, Villa 0-0 Preston, Deepdale.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
11th (+1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: John Gow | 🏴 | Swansea, 1963-1978
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 0-0
Last 5: 🟥 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟨
🕒 | HT Preston North End 0-0 Aston Villa
💥 | 83’ Missed penalty, (Preston North End), Francis Burns
🕒 | FT Preston North End 0-0 Aston Villa
🟨 12 January 1974, Villa 1-1 Middlesbrough, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Bruce Rioch | 85' |
Assist(s) | None |
Division Two
12th= (+1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Les Hayes | 🏴 | Doncaster, 1972-1977 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟩 🟨
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Middlesbrough
🥅 | 55’ Goal, 0-1, (Middlesbrough), John Craggs
🔁 | 70’ Sub off, Geoff Vowden, Sub on, Alun Evans
⚽ | 85’ Goal, 1-1, Bruce Rioch
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-1 Middlesbrough
🟩 5 January 1974, Villa 3-1 Chester, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Chris Nicholl | 11' | Sammy Morgan | 67' | 77' |
Assist(s) | Brian Little | 11' | 67' | Ray Graydon | 77' |
FA Cup
3rd Round
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Peter Reeves | 🏴 | Leicester, 1972-1981
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 3-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟩
⚽ | 11’ Goal, 1-0, Chris Nicholl, Assist by Brian Little
🥅 | 14’ Goal, 1-1, (Chester), John James
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-1 Chester
🔁 | 46’ Sub off, Alun Evans, Sub on, Sammy Morgan
⚽ | 67’ Goal, 2-1, Sammy Morgan, Assist by Brian Little
⚽ | 77’ Goal, 3-1, Sammy Morgan, Assist by Ray Graydon
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 3-1 Chester
🟨 1 January 1974, Villa 0-0 Millwall, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
13th= (+1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Arthur Jones | 🏴 | Ormskirk, 1963-1977 🆘
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 0-0
Last 5: 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟨
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Millwall
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 0-0 Millwall
🟥 29 December 1973, Villa 1-2 Oxford, Manor Ground.
Scorer(s) | Ray Graydon | 10' |
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
14th (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Jack Rice | 🏴 | Leyland, 1972-1977
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 1-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟥
⚽ | 10’ Goal, 1-0, Ray Graydon
🥅 | 43’ Goal, 1-1, (Oxford United), Graham Atkinson
🕒 | HT Oxford United 1-1 Aston Villa
🔁 | 76’ Sub off, Brian Little, Sub on, Neil Rioch
🥅 | 85’ Goal, 1-2, (Oxford United), Nigel Cassidy
🕒 | FT Oxford United 2-1 Aston Villa
🟥 26 December 1973, Villa 0-2 Albion, The Hawthorns.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
14th (-1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Gordon Hill | 🏴 | Leicester, 1966-1975 🆘
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟥
🥅 | 33’ Goal, 0-1, (West Bromwich Albion), Tony Brown
🕒 | HT West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 87’ Goal, 0-2, (West Bromwich Albion), Tony Brown
🕒 | FT West Bromwich Albion 2-0 Aston Villa
🟨 | Booked, John Gidman.
🟨 22 December 1973, Villa 1-1 Notts County, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Bruce Rioch | 77' |
Assist(s) | Ray Graydon | 77' |
Division Two
13th= (-1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: David Smith | 🏴 | Stonehouse, 1959-1974 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟥 🟨
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Notts County
🔁 | 67’ Sub off, Jimmy Brown, Sub on, Ray Graydon
⚽ | 77’ Goal, 1-0, Bruce Rioch, Assist by Ray Graydon
🥅 | 82’ Goal, 1-1, (Notts County, pen), Kevin Randall
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-1 Notts County
🟨 | Booking, Trevor Hockey, Persistent fouling
🟥 15 December 1973, Villa 0-1 Luton, Kenilworth Road.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
12th= (-2)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Malcolm Sinclair | 🏴 | Guildford, 1966-1979
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟥
🟨 | 25’ Booking, Pat McMahon.
🕒 | HT Luton Town 0-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 53’ Goal, 0-1, (Luton Town), Peter Anderson
🕒 | FT Luton Town 1-0 Aston Villa
🟥 8 December 1973, Villa 0-2 Sunderland, Roker Park.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
10th (-7)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Harold Williams | 🏴 | Sheffield, 1966-1975
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-2
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟥
🟨 | Booking, Chris Nicholl, Heavy tackle
🥅 | 33’ Goal, 0-1, Sunderland, Dennis Tueart
🟨 | Booking, Jimmy Brown, Dissent
🕒 | HT Sunderland 1-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 64’ Goal, 0-2, Sunderland, Vic Halom
🔁 | 67’ Sub off, Geoff Vowden, Sub on, Neil Rioch
🕒 | FT Sunderland 2-0 Aston Villa
🟥 24 November 1973, Villa 0-1 Swindon, County Ground.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
3rd= (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Tom Reynolds | 🏴 | Swansea, 1968-1979
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟨 🟥
🕒 | HT Swindon Town 0-0 Aston Villa
🔁 | 46’ Sub off, Sammy Morgan, Sub on, Alun Evans
🥅 | 88’ Goal, 0-1, (Swindon Town), David Moss
🕒 | FT Swindon Town 1-0 Aston Villa
🟨 17 November 1973, Villa 1-1 Hull, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Brian Little | 31' |
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
3rd= (-1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: John Goggins | 🏴 | Manchester, 1972-1976
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟨
⚽ | 31’ Goal, 1-0, Brian Little
🥅 | 45’ Goal, 1-1, (Hull City), Dennis Burnett
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-1 Hull City
🔁 | 64' Sub off, Jimmy Brown, Sub on, Sammy Morgan
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-1 Hull City
🟥 10 November 1973, Villa 0-2 Portsmouth, Fratton Park.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
2nd=
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: John Homewood | 🏴 | Surrey, 1966-1979
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-2
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟥
🥅 | 40’ Goal, 0-1, (Portsmouth), Norman Piper
🕒 | HT Portsmouth 1-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 89’ Goal, 0-2, (Portsmouth), Ron Davies
🕒 | FT Portsmouth 2-0 Aston Villa
🟨 | Booking, Trevor Hockey, Trip.
🟩 3 November 1973, Villa 1-0 Wednesday, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Brian Little | 19' |
Assist(s) | John Gidman | 19' |
Division Two
2nd (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Derek Nippard | 🏴 | Christchurch, 1967-1978
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 1-0
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟩
⚽ | 19’ Goal, 1-0, Brian Little, Assist by John Gidman
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
🔁 | 46’ Sub off, Ray Graydon, Sub on, Sammy Morgan
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
🟩 27 October 1973, Villa 2-1 Forest, City Ground.
Scorer(s) | Ray Graydon | 7' | Charlie Aitken | 58' |
Assist(s) | Brian Little | 7' | Chris Nicholl | 58' |
Division Two
2nd (+1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Dave Wallace | 🏴 | Crewe, 1964-1976
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩
⚽ | 7’ Goal, 1-0, Ray Graydon, Assist by Brian Little
🥅 | 44’ Goal, 1-1, (Nottingham Forest), Duncan McKenzie
🕒 | HT Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa
⚽ | 57’ Goal, 2-1, Charlie Aitken, Assist by Chris Nicholl
🔁 | 89’ Sub off, Ray Graydon, Sub on, Neil Rioch
🕒 | FT Nottingham Forest 1-2 Aston Villa
🟩 23 October 1973, Villa 2-1 Palace, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Brian Little | 11' | Ray Graydon | 62' |
Assist(s) | Ray Graydon | 11' | Alun Evans | 62' |
Division Two
3rd= (+1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟨 1-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟩 🟥 🟩 🟨 🟩
⚽ | 11’ Goal, 1-0, Brian Little, Assist by Ray Graydon
🥅 | 36’ Goal, 1-1, (Crystal Palace), Derek Jeffries
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace
⚽ | 62’ Goal, 2-1, Ray Graydon, Assist by Alun Evans
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-1 Crystal Palace
🟨 20 October 1973, Villa 2-2 Bristol City, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | Brian Little | 20' | Ray Graydon | 49' |
Assist(s) | John Gidman | 20' |
Division Two
4th= (+2)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Vince James | 🏴 | York, 1961-1974
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 1-2
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 2-2
Last 5: 🟥 🟩 🟥 🟩 🟨
⚽ | 20’ Goal, 1-0, Brian Little, Assist by John Gidman
🥅 | 24’ Goal, 1-1, (Bristol City), Keith Fear
🥅 | 30’ Goal, 1-2, (Bristol City), Tom Ritchie
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 1-2 Bristol City
🔁 | 46’ Sub off, Geoff Vowden, Sub on, Sammy Morgan
⚽ | 49’ Goal, 2-2, Ray Graydon
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-2 Bristol City
🟩 13 October 1973, Villa 2-1 Bolton, Burnden Park
Scorer(s) | Alun Evans | 37' | 49' |
Assist(s) | Bruce Rioch | 37' | Ray Graydon | 49' |
Division Two
6th= (+2)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Peter Baldwin | 🏴 | Middlesbrough, 1962-1974
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-1
Last 5: 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟥 🟩
⚽ | 37’ Goal, 1-0, Alun Evans, Assist by Bruce Rioch
🕒 | HT Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Aston Villa
⚽ | 49’ Goal, 2-0, Alun Evans, Assist by Ray Graydon
🥅 | 75’ Goal, 2-1, (Bolton Wanderers), Whatmore
🕒 | FT Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Aston Villa
🟨 | Booking, Trevor Hockey, foul.
🟥 9 October 1973, Villa 0-1 York, Bootham Crescent.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
League Cup
2nd Round
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Ted Jolly | 🏴 | Manchester, 1970-1975
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟩 🟥
💥 | 30’ Missed penalty, Ray Graydon
🕒 | HT York City 0-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 83’ Goal, 0-1, (York City), John Peachey
🕒 | FT York City 1-0 Aston Villa
🟨 | Booking, Charlie Aitken, Trip
🟩 6 October 1973, Villa 5-0 Cardiff, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Own Goal | 5' | Ray Graydon | 9' | Bruce Rioch | 61' | 77' | Sammy Morgan | 69' |
Assist(s) | Charlie Aitken | 9' |
Division Two
8th (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Michael Lowe | 🏴 | Sheffield, 1972–1982
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 2-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 5-0
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟩
⚽ | 5’ Goal, 1-0, Woodruff o.g.
⚽ | 9’ Goal, 2-0, Ray Graydon, Assist by Charlie Aitken
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff City
⚽ | 61’ Goal, 3-0, Bruce Rioch
⚽ | 69’ Goal, 4-0, Sammy Morgan
⚽ | 77’ Goal, 5-0, Bruce Rioch
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 5-0 Cardiff City
🟥 2 October 1973, Villa 0-1 Fulham, Craven Cottage.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
8th= (-3)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟨 🟥 🟥
🟨 | 17’ Booking, John Robson, Foul
🕒 | HT Fulham 0-0 Aston Villa
🥅 | 87’ Goal, 0-1, John Mitchell
🕒 | FT Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa
🟥 29 September 1973, Villa 0-2 Notts County, Meadow Lane.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
5th= (-3)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Eric Garner | 🏴 | Liverpool, 1972-1977
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟥 0-1
FT Result: 🟥 Lost
FT Score: 🟥 0-2
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟨 🟨 🟥
🥅 | 27’ Goal, 0-1, (Notts County), Eric Probert
🕒 | HT Notts County 1-0 Aston Villa
🔁 | 46’ Sub off, Jimmy Brown, Sub on, Ray Graydon
🥅 | 72’ Goal, 0-2, (Notts County), Les Bradd
🕒 | FT Notts County 2-0 Aston Villa
🟨 22 September 1973, Villa 2-2 Orient, Villa Park.
Scorers | Bruce Rioch | 1' | Geoff Vowden | 36' |
Assist(s) | Sammy Morgan | 36' |
Division Two
2nd= (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Clive Thomas | 🏴 | Treorchy, 1966–1984
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 2-2
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 2-2
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟨 🟨
⚽ | 1’ Goal, 1-0, Bruce Rioch, 67 seconds
🥅 | 34’ Goal, 1-1, (Orient), Ian Ross o.g.
⚽ | 36’ Goal, 2-1, Geoff Vowden, Assist by Sammy Morgan
🥅 | 38’ Goal, 2-2, (Orient), Ricky Heppolette
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-2 Orient
🔁 | 63’ Sub off, Alun Evans, Sub on, Ray Graydon
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-2 Orient
🟨 | Booking, John Robson, Dissent
🟨 | Booking, Alun Evans, Charge
🟨 19 September 1973, Villa 1-1 Fulham, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Bruce Rioch | 54' |
Assist(s) | Alun Evans | 54' |
Division Two
2nd= (-1)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟨
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Fulham
⚽ | 54’ Goal, 1-0, Bruce Rioch, Assist by Alun Evans
🥅 | 69’ Goal, 1-1, (Fulham), Alan Slough
🔁 | 78’ Sub off, Geoff Vowden, Sub on, Ray Graydon
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 1-1 Fulham
🟨 15 September 1973, Villa 0-0 Middlesbrough, Ayresome Park.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
1st= (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Walter Johnson | 🏴 | Kendal, 1970-1978
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 0-0
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟨
🕒 | HT Middlesbrough 0-0 Aston Villa
🕒 | FT Middlesbrough 0-0 Aston Villa
🟨 | Booking, Jimmy Brown, Timewasting
🟨 11 September 1973, Villa 0-0 Palace, Selhurst Park.
Scorer(s) | None
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
1st= (-)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Unknown
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 0-0
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟨
🕒 | HT Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
🕒 | FT Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
🟨 | Booking, Trevor Hockey, Late tackle
🟩 8 September 1973, Villa 2-0 Oxford, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Bruce Rioch | 59' (pen) | Geoff Vowden | 68' |
Assist(s) | Bruce Rioch | 68' |
Division Two
1st= (+3)
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Ivan Smith | 🏴 | Accrington, 1970-1976
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-0
Last 5: 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟩
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Oxford United
⚽ | 59’ Goal, 1-0, Bruce Rioch, pen
🔁 | 60’ Sub off, Trevor Hockey, Sub on, Sammy Morgan 🟢
⚽ | 68’ Goal, 2-0, Geoff Vowden, Assist by Bruce Rioch
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-0 Oxford United
🟨 1 September 1973, Villa 1-1 Millwall, The Den.
Scorer(s) | Brian Little | 38' |
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
4th=
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Ron Crabb | 🏴 | Exeter, 1970-1978 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟩 1-0
FT Result: 🟨 Drew
FT Score: 🟨 1-1
Last 5: 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟨
⚽ | 39’ Goal, 1-0, Brian Little
🕒 | HT Millwall 0-1 Aston Villa
🟨 | 49’ Booking, John Robson, Foul
🥅 | 52’ Goal, 1-1, (Millwall), Alf Wood
🟨 | 60’ Booking, Trevor Hockey, Foul
🕒 | FT Millwall 0-1 Aston Villa
🟩 25 August 1973, Villa 2-0 Preston, Villa Park.
Scorer(s) | Charlie Aitken | 82' | Trevor Hockey | 85' |
Assist(s) | None
Division Two
Manager: Vic Crowe | 🏴 | Abercynon, 1970-1974
Referee: Don Biddle | 🏴 | Bristol, 1971-1979 🆘
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: 🟨 0-0
FT Result: 🟩 Won
FT Score: 🟩 2-0
Last 5: 🟨 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟩
🟢 | 1' Debut, Trevor Hockey
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 0-0 Preston North End
🔁 | 72’ Sub off, Geoff Vowden, Sub on, Chico Hamilton
⚽ | 82’ Goal, 1-0, Charlie Aitken
⚽ | 85’ Goal, 2-0, Trevor Hockey
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 2-0 Preston North End
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