Disgraceful first half scenes see Chelsea players surround the referee following his award of a legitimate penalty to Villa. Stan Lynn scores to give Villa a deserved lead but despite all the chances having accrued to Villa, Chelsea equalise and the teams go in all square at the interval.

Despite Villa having more than their fair share of the game in the second half, Chelsea score 3 from their limited chances to record a first win at Villa Park in 22 years.

Eric Houghton's Villa make it consecutive losses, conceding ten and scoring one to record five wins, nine draws and fourteen defeats in twenty eight games this season. 

Meanwhile, centre back George Ashfield made his Villa debut after moving from Stockport County in March 1954.

Villa, fully without five first-teamers, put in an improved performance but are beaten for the third consecutive away game to leave the club in 19th placed and facing a season of struggle.

Eric Houghton's Villa lose three successive games and have now conceded twelve goals in the last three matches to make it three wins, two draws and eight defeats in thirteen division one games this season. 

Meanwhile, Jackie Hinchliffe made his second and final appearance for Villa aged 19 before moving to Workington in June 1958; whilst full back Roy Pritchard made his final Villa appearance aged 32 before moving to Notts County in November 1958. Pritchard played for Villa between 1955-56 and 1957-58 making three appearances.

Villa's first win in four should be more comfortable that it proves as two late Newcastle goals threaten to cancel out Villa's Billy Myerscough inspired performance.

Eric Houghton's Villa win for the first time in four to end a run of three successive losses and make it four wins, two draws and eight defeats in fourteen division one games this season.

Villa follow up their worst of the season with one of their best, although the opposition was less than impressive. You can only beat what is front of you however and Villa return a desperately needed win and two points with two early goals to at least stabilise their position in the league for now.

Eric Houghton's Villa win for the second time in three League games to make it five wins, two draws and nine defeats in sixteen division one games this season.

Ravaged by injuries, Villa face off against a top three side, to make matters worse it is neighbours Albion. They lost, but there was no disgrace here, Nigel Sims played what needed to be and was one of his greatest games in a Villa shirt, whilst 16 year old Wally Hazelden scored with his first shot on his debut to put Villa ahead before creating Villa's second to retake the lead. Win, lose or draw, the memories are far more important than that.

Eric Houghton's Villa lose for the fifth time in seven League games to make it five wins, two draws and ten defeats in seventeen division one games this season. 

Meanwhile, forward Wally Hazelden made a goalscoring debut aged 16 after joining from school football in June 1956. Whilst forward Roy Chapman made his final Villa appearance aged 23 before moving on to Lincoln City later this month. Chapman played for Villa between 1953-54 and 1957-58 making 19 appearances and scoring 8 goals.

18 year old Arthur Sabin comes in and provides heroics in goal just as his mentor Nigel Sims did in the previous games, Belying his tender years, Sabin, looked to have the world at this feet starting with the Villa goalkeeping jersey. Tragically this would be his final appearance before his untimely death in March the following year. Arthur Sabin, a Villa great in the making, lost way too early.

Eric Houghton's Villa hold Tottenham to make it five wins, three draws and ten defeats in eighteen division one games this season. The game however was most notable for tragedy as goalkeeper Arthur Sabin made his second and final Villa appearance aged just 18. Arthur, seen as a natural successor to Nigel Sims, would tragically pass away, aged 19, in March 1958 due to kidney disease. Also making their final appearance was winger Ken Roberts before being forced to retire due to injury aged just 21. Roberts played for Villa between 1953-54 and 1957-58 making 39 appearances and scoring 4 goals.

Villa face Forest for the first time in 32 years and are well beaten at the City Ground after suffering injuries on both wings either side of half time.

Eric Houghton's Villa lose for the sixth time in nine League games to make it five wins, three draws and eleven defeats in nineteen division one games this season.

Villa make it five unbeaten but more importantly win for the third successive league game to push them up to 16th in the table.

Eric Houghton's Villa win three successive League games for the first time this season to make it nine wins, four draws and thirteen defeats in twenty six division one games.

Villa are heavily beaten 2-0 by Stoke to knock the holders out of the FA Cup after a needless handball by Vic Crowe and another late goal.

Eric Houghton's Villa face second division Stoke for the third time in the FA Cup third round and lose at Molineux to send the holders out of the competition.

Villa are heavily beaten for the second successive game as they are swept aside at Kenilworth Road.

Eric Houghton's Villa lose to end a run of three successive League games to make it nine wins, four draws and fourteen defeats in twenty seven division one games. 

Meanwhile, centre back George Ashfield made his final appearance for Villa aged 23 before moving on to Chester in February 1959. Ashfield played for Villa between 1955-56 and 1957-58 making 10 appearances.