Villa lose three consecutive games for the second time this season and now had one win in eight and six losses. Villa had taken to the field with ten men with Billy Dickson absent however remained competitive to half time by which time Dickson’s proxy Batty Garvey had arrived. The second half with 11 vs 11 however saw Villa ship goals aplenty as their wretched form continued. Meanwhile, Albert Aldridge made his final appearance for Villa aged 25 before retiring from football due to ill health. Also making his final appearance for Villa aged 25 was Batty Garvey before retiring from football due to injury.