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1929–30 Aston Villa F.C. season

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Main article: History of Aston Villa F.C. (1874–1961)

The 1929–30 English football season was Aston Villa's 38th season in The Football League.

Aston Villa
1929–30 season
ManagerBilly Smith
First Division4th
FA CupSixth round
Second City Derby
17--10--10

Dicky York hit seven goals in 32 games in 1929–30.[1]

The Second City derby commenced on the first day of the season. Villa beat Birmingham 2–1 with goals from Reg Chester and Dicky York.[2] They drew 1–1 in December at St Andrews.[3]

In October Villa beat Leicester City 3-0 before a 45,000 crowd at Villa Park.[4]

There were debuts for Eric Houghton (361), George Brown (116), Fred Biddlestone (151), Bob Brocklebank and Jack Mandley.[5]

Table edit

Main article: 1929–30 Football League

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
2 Derby County 42 21 8 13 90 82 1.098 50
3 Manchester City 42 19 9 14 91 81 1.123 47
4 Aston Villa 42 21 5 16 92 83 1.108 47
5 Leeds United 42 20 6 16 79 63 1.254 46
6 Blackburn Rovers 42 19 7 16 99 93 1.065 45
Source: [6]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Detailed bio". Aston Villa Database. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
  2. ^ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1487
  3. ^ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1509
  4. ^ Aston Villa Win, 21 October 1929, The Times
  5. ^ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History.
  6. ^ "Premier League 1929/1930". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 24 December 2023.

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