Eric Houghton's Villa make it three consecutive losses in all competitions, conceding fourteen and scoring two as they are dumped out of the Cup at Highbury. Meanwhile, goalkeeper and centre back Con Martin made his final appearance for Villa before moving on to Waterford in July. Martin played for Villa between 1948-49 and 1955-56 making 213 appearances and scoring once. Martin played 26 league matches and one FA Cup match as goalkeeper with his other 186 appearances coming as a centre half.