1950–51 Aston Villa F.C. season

Aston Villa played the 1950–51 English football season in the Football League First Division. George Martin resigned from Newcastle in 1950 after establishing them as a top six side in the First Division and took over at struggling Aston Villa.

Aston Villa
1950–51 season
ManagerGeorge Martin
First Division15th
FA CupFourth round
Danny Blanchflower in 1976

There were debuts for Stan Lynn (281), Peter Aldis (262), Tommy Thompson (149), Danny Blanchflower (148), Davy Walsh (108), Derek Pace (98) Jack Hindle (15), Geoff Sellars (2),[1] and Ron Jeffries (2).[2][3]

Table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
13 Stoke City 42 13 14 15 50 59 0.847 40
14 Wolverhampton Wanderers 42 15 8 19 74 61 1.213 38
15 Aston Villa 42 12 13 17 66 68 0.971 37
16 West Bromwich Albion 42 13 11 18 53 61 0.869 37
17 Charlton Athletic 42 14 9 19 63 80 0.788 37
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Geoff Sellars, Villa Winger, 1950-51". AVFC History.
  2. ^ "Ron Jeffries, Villa Centre Forward, 1950-51, 1951-52, 1952-53, 1953-54". AVFC History.
  3. ^ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History.