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

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

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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Detailed bio". Aston Villa Database. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
  2. ^ "Aston Villa 2-1 Birmingham, 1929-30 Division One, 31 Aug 1929".
  3. ^ "Birmingham 1-1 Aston Villa, 1929-30 Division One, 28 Dec 1929".
  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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