1933–34 Aston Villa F.C. season

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Aston Villa
1933–34 season
ManagerBilly Smith
StadiumVilla Park
First Division13th
FA CupSemi-Finals
Second City Derby
20--11--14

Aston Villa played the 1933–34 English football season in the Football League First Division. Billy Smith remained trophy-less going into his eighth season.[1] Jimmy McMullan was appointed as manager when Billy Smith retired in May 1934.[2]

On 30 December 1933, Villa drew 1–1 away Leicester City, Dai Astley equalizing in the final seconds of the game.[3]

Both Second City derby matches were drawn. 0-0 away, 1-1 at home.[4]

Tommy Gardner was the sole debutant this season.[5]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
11 Sheffield Wednesday 42 16 9 17 62 67 0.925 41
12 Stoke City 42 15 11 16 58 71 0.817 41
13 Aston Villa 42 14 12 16 78 75 1.040 40
14 Everton 42 12 16 14 62 63 0.984 40
15 Wolverhampton Wanderers 42 14 12 16 74 86 0.860 40
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

Squad statistics[edit]

Appearances[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b AVFC History: 1933-34 season
  2. ^ News in Brief 12 May 1934 The Times
  3. ^ Association Football, The Times 1 January 1934
  4. ^ "All Aston Villa's Matches". AVFC History. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History.