1929–30 Aston Villa F.C. season
The 1929–30 English football season was Aston Villa's 38th season in The Football League.
| 1929–30 season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Billy Smith | |
| First Division | 4th | |
| FA Cup | Sixth round | |
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| 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]
Table
| 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: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
References
- "Detailed bio". Aston Villa Database. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
- https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1487
- https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1509
- Aston Villa Win, 21 October 1929, The Times
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