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RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

1898-01 ๐Ÿ•’ 23 | โšฝ 0 | ๐Ÿ”ฅ - | #129 |

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RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Charles Lane Aston

Personal Profile

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Birth Date
Birthplace
Birth Country
Citizenship
Height
Foot
1875
Bilston, Wolverhampton
England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Personal

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Villa Youth Record

Youth Record

n/a

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Previous Clubs

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Previous Clubs

Willenhall White Star
Bilston United
1895-98 Walsall

Transfer In

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Transfer In

Season
Joined Date
Aged
Fee
From
From
Signed Under
1897-98 (DEBUT)
1897
23
ยฃ300
Walsall
George Ramsay
Career

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Villa Career

Villa Career

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
Aston Villa 1898-01 |
Football League First Division |
๐Ÿ•’ 23 | โšฝ 0 | ๐Ÿ”ฅ - | #129 |

Seasons Active | In Fee
Active in League
๐Ÿ•’ Games | Starts (Subs) | โšฝ Goals | ๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists | ๐Ÿ‡บ Unused | Player Number |
๐ŸŸฉ Won | ๐ŸŸจ Drew | ๐ŸŸฅ Lost |
Cards ๐ŸŸจ Booking | ๐ŸŸฅ Sending Off |
Goalkeepers Only ๐Ÿฅ… Goals Conceded | โ›” Clean Sheets |

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Played Under

Managers

George Ramsay ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

Games ๐Ÿ•’, Starts โœ…, Substitute ๐Ÿ”, Won ๐ŸŸฉ, Drew ๐ŸŸจ, Lost ๐ŸŸฅ, Goals โšฝ, Assists ๐Ÿ”ฅ

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Career Summary

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ
๐Ÿ•’
โœ…
๐Ÿ”
๐Ÿ‡บ
PPG
๐ŸŸฉ
๐ŸŸจ
๐ŸŸฅ
๐ŸŸฉ %
๐ŸŸจ %
๐ŸŸฅ %
โšฝ
๐Ÿ”ฅ
Yellow
Red
GI
GPG
GPGi
4
23
23
0
0
0
0
0
-
0

Seasons ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ, Games ๐Ÿ•’, Starts โœ…, Substitute ๐Ÿ”, Won ๐ŸŸฉ, Drew ๐ŸŸจ, Lost ๐ŸŸฅ, Unused ๐Ÿ‡บ, Goals โšฝ, Assists ๐Ÿ”ฅ, Goals per Game GPG, Points per Game PPG, Goal Involvements GI, Games per Goal GPG, Games per Goal Involvement GPGi

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Competition Record

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๐Ÿ•’ League
๐Ÿ•’ FA Cup
๐Ÿ•’ League Cup
๐Ÿ•’ Europe
๐Ÿ•’ European Cup
0
0
0
โšฝ League
โšฝ FA Cup
โšฝ League Cup
โšฝ Europe
โšฝ European Cup
0
0
0
0
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ League
๐Ÿ”ฅ FA Cup
๐Ÿ”ฅ League Cup
๐Ÿ”ฅ Europe
๐Ÿ”ฅ European Cup
0
0
0
0
0
League Gi
FA Cup Gi
League Cup Gi
Europe Gi
European Cup Gi
0
0
0
0
0
League GPG
FA Cup GPG
League Cup GPG
Europe GPG
European Cup GPG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
League GPGi
FA Cup GPGi
League Cup GPGi
Europe GPGi
European Cup GPGi
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

Games ๐Ÿ•’, Goals โšฝ, Assists ๐Ÿ”ฅ, Goals per Game GPG, Goal Involvements GI, Games per Goal GPG, Games per Goal Involvement GPGi

Seasons

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Season by Season Record

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ
๐ŸŽ‚
ใ€ฝ๏ธ
๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ•’
โœ…
๐Ÿ”
๐Ÿ‡บ
PPG
๐ŸŸฉ
๐ŸŸฉ %
๐ŸŸจ
๐ŸŸจ %
๐ŸŸฅ
๐ŸŸฅ %
โšฝ
๐Ÿ”ฅ
Yellow
Red
GI
GPG
GPGi
1897-98
22
D1
1
1
0
0
0
-
-
-
0
1898-99
23
D1
13
13
0
0
0
-
-
-
0
1899-00
24
D1
3
3
0
0
0
-
-
-
0
1900-01
25
D1
6
6
0
0
0
-
-
-
0

Seasons ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ, Age ๐ŸŽ‚, League ใ€ฝ๏ธ, Position ๐Ÿ†, Games ๐Ÿ•’, Starts โœ…, Substitute ๐Ÿ”, Won ๐ŸŸฉ, Drew ๐ŸŸจ, Lost ๐ŸŸฅ, Unused ๐Ÿ‡บ, Goals Scored โšฝ, Goals Conceded ๐Ÿฅ…, Goals per Game GPG, Conceded per Game CPG, Goal Difference GD, Clean Sheets โ›”, Points per Game PPG, Goal Involvements GI, Games per Goal GPG, Games per Goal Involvement GPGi

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Goalkeeping Record

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GK #
๐Ÿ•’
๐Ÿฅ…
CPG
โ›”
โ›” %
Season
๐Ÿ•’
๐Ÿฅ…
CPG
โ›”
โ›” %

Seasons ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ, Games ๐Ÿ•’, Goals Conceded ๐Ÿฅ…, Goals per Game GPG, Conceded per Game CPG, Clean Sheets โ›”

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Honours

Villa Honours

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1898-99 League Champions |
1899-00 League Champions |

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Debuts & Dates

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Season
First Squad
Manager
1897-98
30 April 1898
George Ramsay ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Season
Debut
Manager
Aged
1897-98
30 April 1898
George Ramsay ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
23
Game #
First Goal
Scorer(s)
Game #
First Assist
Game #
First Clean Sheet
Season
Final Game
Aged
Manager
1900-01
16 March 1901
26
George Ramsay ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Season
Final Squad
Manager
1900-01
16 March 1901
George Ramsay ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Debut
Loans

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Loans Out

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Loans

None

Transfer Out

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Transfer Out

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Season
Date
Aged
Fee
To
To
Left Under
1900-01
1901
26
Free
Queens Park Rangers ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
George Ramsay ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Subsequent Clubs

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Subsequent Clubs

1901-02 Queens Park Rangers
1902-03 Burton United
1903-04 Gresley Rovers, Derbyshire
1904-05 Burton United
1905-08 Watford
Retired

Quotes

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

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Quotes

Biography

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Biography

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Player #129 for Aston Villa, Charles Lane Aston, known as Charlie Aston played as a right back for the club.

Charlie played for Villa between 1897-98 and 1900-01.

Charlie was born in Bilston, just 11 miles from Villa Park, in 1875 and made his debut for the club as a 23 year old on the 30th April 1898.

Villa had signed Charlie from Walsall for ยฃ300 and he went on to make a total of 23 appearances across 3 seasons with the club.

During his time with Villa, Charlie won 3 major trophies: 2 League Championships in 1898-99 and 1899-00 as well as the Charity Shield.

Charlieโ€™s contribution to the 1898-99 title winning season was to make 13 appearances and in the following season Charlie appeared on 3 occasions as Villa once again won the league.

Charlie would not make an appearance in the FA Cup for the club.

Charlieโ€™s final appearance for Villa came on 16th March 1901 following which he moved to Queens Park Rangers.

Charlie played under the George Ramsay led Management Committee.

Charlie passed away in Leytonstone in 9th January 1931 aged 56.

Died

9 January 1931, Aged 25

Appearances

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Appearances

23

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Game
Matchday Summary
Match Squad
Game #343
๐ŸŸฉ 30 Apr 1898, Villa 2-0 Forest, Villa Park
GK Jimmy Whitehouse | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Charlie Aston | FB Albert Evans | M Fred Burton | W Charlie Athersmith | W Steve Smith | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon | F Bob Chatt | F James Fisher |
Game #349
๐ŸŸฉ 8 Oct 1898, Villa 4-2 Preston, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Charlie Athersmith | W Steve Smith | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #350
๐ŸŸฉ 15 Oct 1898, Villa 3-0 Liverpool, Anfield
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Charlie Athersmith | W Steve Smith | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #351
๐ŸŸฉ 22 Oct 1898, Villa 3-0 Forest, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | LB Billy Haggart | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Jack Sharp | W Steve Smith | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #352
๐ŸŸฉ 29 Oct 1898, Villa 2-1 Bolton, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Jack Sharp | W Jack Cowan | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #353
๐ŸŸฉ 5 Nov 1898, Villa 7-1 Derby, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Albert Wilkes | W Jack Sharp | W Jack Cowan | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #354
๐ŸŸฉ 12 Nov 1898, Villa 1-0 Albion, Stoney Lane
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Jack Sharp | W Jack Cowan | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #355
๐ŸŸฉ 19 Nov 1898, Villa 3-1 Blackburn, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Jack Sharp | W Charlie Athersmith | W Jack Cowan | F Jack Devey | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #356
๐ŸŸฅ 26 Nov 1898, Villa 1-3 Wednesday, Owlerton
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Steve Smith | W Charlie Athersmith | F Fred Wheldon | F Jack Devey | CF Frank Bedingfield |
Game #357
๐ŸŸฉ 3 Dec 1898, Villa 2-0 Sunderland, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Charlie Athersmith | W Steve Smith | W Jack Sharp | F Fred Wheldon | F Jack Devey |
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RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Starts

23

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Game
Matchday Summary
Line Up
Game #343
๐ŸŸฉ 30 Apr 1898, Villa 2-0 Forest, Villa Park
GK Jimmy Whitehouse | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Charlie Aston | FB Albert Evans | M Fred Burton | W Charlie Athersmith | W Steve Smith | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon | F Bob Chatt | F James Fisher |
Game #349
๐ŸŸฉ 8 Oct 1898, Villa 4-2 Preston, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Charlie Athersmith | W Steve Smith | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #350
๐ŸŸฉ 15 Oct 1898, Villa 3-0 Liverpool, Anfield
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Charlie Athersmith | W Steve Smith | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #351
๐ŸŸฉ 22 Oct 1898, Villa 3-0 Forest, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | LB Billy Haggart | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Jack Sharp | W Steve Smith | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #352
๐ŸŸฉ 29 Oct 1898, Villa 2-1 Bolton, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Jack Sharp | W Jack Cowan | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #353
๐ŸŸฉ 5 Nov 1898, Villa 7-1 Derby, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Albert Wilkes | W Jack Sharp | W Jack Cowan | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #354
๐ŸŸฉ 12 Nov 1898, Villa 1-0 Albion, Stoney Lane
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Jack Sharp | W Jack Cowan | F Jack Devey | F George Johnson | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #355
๐ŸŸฉ 19 Nov 1898, Villa 3-1 Blackburn, Villa Park
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Jack Sharp | W Charlie Athersmith | W Jack Cowan | F Jack Devey | F Fred Wheldon |
Game #356
๐ŸŸฅ 26 Nov 1898, Villa 1-3 Wednesday, Owlerton
GK Billy George | CB Jimmy Cowan | FB Albert Evans | FB Charlie Aston | M Tommy Bowman | M Jimmy Crabtree | W Steve Smith | W Charlie Athersmith | F Fred Wheldon | F Jack Devey | CF Frank Bedingfield |
Game #357
๐ŸŸฉ 3 Dec 1898, Villa 2-0 Sunderland, Villa Park
GK Billy George | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | CB Jimmy Cowan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | FB Albert Evans | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | FB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | M Tommy Bowman | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | M Jimmy Crabtree | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | W Charlie Athersmith | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | W Steve Smith | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | W Jack Sharp | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | โšฝ | โšฝ | F Fred Wheldon | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐Ÿ”ฅ | ๐Ÿ”ฅ | F Jack Devey | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
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Starts
Subs

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Substitute Appearances

0

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Game
Matchday Summary
Substitutes
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Unused

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Unused Substitute Appearances

0

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Game
Matchday Summary
Unused Substitutes
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Goals

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Goals Scored

0

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Matchday Summary
Scorer(s)
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Assists

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Assists Made

0

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Game
Matchday Summary
Assist(s)
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Cards

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Cards Received

๐ŸŸจ

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0

๐ŸŸฅ

-

Game
Matchday Summary
Villa Cards
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International

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

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International Record

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International Career
Caps with Villa
Matches

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

Matches

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RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 30 Apr 1898, Villa 2-0 Forest, Villa Park

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Game #343

Manager: George Ramsay | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | Glasgow, 1886-1926 led Management Committee
Referee: Alfred Barker | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Hanley
FT Score | 2-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | LDLLW |

Season | 1897-98 |
Matchday | #31 |
League Match | #30 |
Manager Game | #317 |
Saturday, 30 April 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | George Johnson |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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Starting XI

GK Jimmy Whitehouse |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Charlie Aston |
FB Albert Evans |
M Fred Burton |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F George Johnson |
F Fred Wheldon |
F Bob Chatt |
F James Fisher |

Substitutes

No Substitutions permitted in period

Unused Substitutes

No Substitutions permitted in period

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Starting XI

Substitutes

No Substitutions permitted in period

Unused Substitutes

No Substitutions permitted in period

Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
1โ€™ Debut, Charlie Aston, George Johnson
Goal, 1-0, Steve Smith, Assist by Charlie Athersmith
Goal, 2-0, George Johnson
HT Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest
FT Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest

On This Day

Villa end their title defence in sixth place, nine points off champions Sheffield United. Forward George Johnson made a goalscoring debut for Villa aged 26 after joining from Walsall for a fee of ยฃ300. Full back Charlie Aston made his Villa debut aged 23 after joining from Walsall for a fee of ยฃ300. Goalkeeper Jimmy Whitehouse made his final appearance for Villa aged 25 before moving on to Bedminster FC. Whitehouse had won the 1896-97 League and Cup double with Villa just a season before. Forward Bob Chatt made his final appearance for Villa aged 27 before moving on to Stockton FC. During his time with Villa Chatt had won the 1893-94 League, 1894-95 FA Cup, 1895-96 League and the 1896-97 League and Cup double. Midfielder Fred Burton made his final appearance for Villa aged 29 before moving on to Bristol Eastville Rovers. During his time with Villa Burton had won the 1893-94 League, 1894-95 FA Cup, 1895-96 League and the 1896-97 League. Forward James Fisher made his final appearance for Villa aged 21 before moving on to Glasgow Celtic.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 8 Oct 1898, Villa 4-2 Preston, Villa Park

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Game #349

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
Referee: Harry Shelton | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Nottingham
FT Score | 4-2 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | LWDDW |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #6 |
League Match | #6 |
Manager Game | #323 |
Saturday, 8 October 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | Jack Devey | Jack Devey | Jimmy Cowan | George Johnson |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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Starting XI

GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Albert Evans |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F George Johnson |
F Fred Wheldon |

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Match Timeline

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Goal, 0-1, (Preston North End)
Goal, 1-1, Jack Devey
Goal, 2-1, Jack Devey
Goal, 3-1, Jimmy Cowan
Goal, 3-2, (Preston North End)
HT Aston Villa 3-2 Preston North End)
Goal, 4-2, George Johnson
FT Aston Villa 4-2 Preston North End)

On This Day

Villa's third win in 6 moved them up to 4th place with 3 games in hand over early leaders and reigning Champions Sheffield United.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 15 Oct 1898, Villa 3-0 Liverpool, Anfield

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Game #350

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 3-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WDDWW |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #7 |
League Match | #7 |
Manager Game | #324 |
Saturday, 15 October 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | George Johnson | Jack Devey | Fred Wheldon | 48โ€™ |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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Starting XI

GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Albert Evans |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F George Johnson |
F Fred Wheldon |

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Match Timeline

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Goal, 1-0, George Johnson
Goal, 2-0, Jack Devey
HT Liverpool 0-2 Aston Villa
48โ€™ Goal, 3-0, Fred Wheldon
FT Liverpool 0-3 Aston Villa

On This Day

Villa won their second successive game for the first time this season to remain unbeaten in 5 and moved to 3rd in the table.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 22 Oct 1898, Villa 3-0 Forest, Villa Park

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Game #351

Manager: George Ramsay | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | Glasgow, 1886-1926 led Management Committee
Referee: Alfred Barker | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Hanley
FT Score | 3-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | DDWWW |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #8 |
League Match | #8 |
Manager Game | #325 |
Saturday, 22 October 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | Jack Sharp | Jack Sharp | Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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Starting XI

GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
LB Billy Haggart |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Jack Sharp |
W Steve Smith |
F Jack Devey |
F George Johnson |
F Fred Wheldon |

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Match Timeline

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1โ€™ Debut, Billy Haggart
Goal, 1-0, Jack Sharp
Goal, 2-0, Jack Sharp
Goal, 3-0, Jack Devey
HT Aston Villa 3-0 Nottingham Forest
FT Aston Villa 3-0 Nottingham Forest

On This Day

Left back Billy Haggart made his Villa debut aged 24 after joining from Edinburgh Royal for a fee of ยฃ40 as Villa won their 3rd successive game, kept their second consecutive clean sheet and moved to second in the table, 2 points behind leaders and reigning Champions Sheffield United with three games in hand.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 29 Oct 1898, Villa 2-1 Bolton, Villa Park

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Game #352

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | DWWWW |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #9 |
League Match | #9 |
Manager Game | #326 |
Saturday, 29 October 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | Fred Wheldon | Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Albert Evans |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Jack Sharp |
W Jack Cowan |
F Jack Devey |
F George Johnson |
F Fred Wheldon |

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Match Timeline

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14โ€™ Goal, 1-0, Fred Wheldon
HT Aston Villa 1-0 Bolton Wanderers
Goal, 1-1, (Bolton Wanderers)
Goal, 2-1, Jack Devey, Assist by Jack Cowan
FT Aston Villa 2-1 Bolton Wanderers

On This Day

Villa won their fourth successive game to take first place in the Division One table after 9 games.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 5 Nov 1898, Villa 7-1 Derby, Villa Park

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Game #353

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 7-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWWWW |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #10 |
League Match | #10 |
Manager Game | #327 |
Saturday, 5 November 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | Jack Devey | 8โ€™ | George Johnson | Fred Wheldon | Jack Devey | Fred Wheldon, Jack Cowan | George Johnson |

Assists(s) | Jack Cowan | 8' |

Teams

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Starting XI

GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Albert Evans |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Albert Wilkes |
W Jack Sharp |
W Jack Cowan |
F Jack Devey |
F George Johnson |
F Fred Wheldon |

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Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
8โ€™ Goal, 1-0, Jack Devey, Assist by Jack Cowan
Goal, 2-0, George Johnson
Goal, 2-1, (Derby County)
Goal, 3-1, Fred Wheldon
Goal, 4-1, Jack Devey
Goal, 5-1, Fred Wheldon
HT Aston Villa 5-1 Derby County
Goal, 6-1, Jack Cowan
Goal, 7-1, George Johnson
FT Aston Villa 7-1 Derby County

On This Day

Villa had now won 5 games in a row and were unbeaten in 8 to remain top of Division One after 10 games, level on points, but with a game hand over Everton.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 12 Nov 1898, Villa 1-0 Albion, Stoney Lane

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Game #354

Manager: George Ramsay | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | Glasgow, 1886-1926 led Management Committee
Referee: John Lewis | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Blackburn, 1889-
FT Score | 1-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWWWW |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #11 |
League Match | #11 |
Manager Game | #328 |
Saturday, 12 November 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | George Johnson | 30' |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Albert Evans |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Jack Sharp |
W Jack Cowan |
F Jack Devey |
F George Johnson |
F Fred Wheldon |

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Match Timeline

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30โ€™ Goal, 1-0, George Johnson
HT West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Aston Villa
FT West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Aston Villa

On This Day

Villa had now won 6 games in a row and were unbeaten in 9 to go two points clear at the top of the table with two games in hand over second placed Everton.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 19 Nov 1898, Villa 3-1 Blackburn, Villa Park

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Game #355

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
Referee: Arthur Hines | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Nottingham
FT Score | 3-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | WWWWW |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #12 |
League Match | #12 |
Manager Game | #329 |
Saturday, 19 November 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | Jack Devey | Fred Wheldon | Fred Wheldon |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Albert Evans |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Jack Sharp |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Jack Cowan |
F Jack Devey |
F Fred Wheldon |

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Match Timeline

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Goal, 1-0, Jack Devey
Goal, 2-0, Fred Wheldon
HT Aston Villa 2-0 Blackburn Rovers
Goal, 2-1, (Blackburn Rovers)
Goal, 3-1, Fred Wheldon
FT Aston Villa 3-1 Blackburn Rovers

On This Day

Villa had now won 7 games in a row and were unbeaten in 10 to remain two points clear at the top of the table with two games in hand over their nearest rivals.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฅ 26 Nov 1898, Villa 1-3 Wednesday, Owlerton

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Game #356

Manager: George Ramsay | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | Glasgow, 1886-1926 led Management Committee
Referee: Aaron Scragg | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Crewe
FT Score | 1-3 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WWWWL |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #13 |
League Match | #13 |
Manager Game | #330 |
Saturday, 26 November 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Albert Evans |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Fred Wheldon |
F Jack Devey |
CF Frank Bedingfield |

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Match Timeline

[Exact timings not recorded]
1โ€™ Debut, Frank Bedingfield
21โ€™ Goal, 0-1, (Sheffield Wednesday)
22โ€™ Goal, 1-1, Steve Smith
Goal, 1-2, (Sheffield Wednesday)
HT Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Aston Villa
Goal, 1-3, (Sheffield Wednesday)
79โ€™ Game Abandoned due to poor light
FT Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 Aston Villa
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March 1899 reschedule
79โ€™ Billy Garraty replaces Frank Bedingfield
FT Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 Aston Villa

On This Day

The game was abandoned after 79 minutes. It was deemed that the final period of the game needed to be played and as a result a fixture was rescheduled for March 1899 which occurred with no further change to the score. Centre forward Frank Bedingfield made his sole appearance for Villa aged 21. Bedingfield was the only player from this original fixture to not feature in the later game held to complete the final 11 minutes and he never played for Villa again. Bedingfield later moved on to Queens Park Rangers.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 3 Dec 1898, Villa 2-0 Sunderland, Villa Park

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Game #357

Manager: George Ramsay | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | Glasgow, 1886-1926 led Management Committee
Referee: Aaron Scragg | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Crewe
HT Score: ๐ŸŸฉ 1-0
FT Score: ๐ŸŸฉ 2-0
FT Result: ๐ŸŸฉ Won
Last 5: ๐ŸŸฉ ๐ŸŸฉ ๐ŸŸฉ ๐ŸŸฅ ๐ŸŸฉ

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #14 |
League Match | #14 |
Manager Game | #331 |
Saturday, 3 December 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | Jack Sharp (brace) |

Assists(s) | Fred Wheldon (brace)

Teams

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Starting XI

GK Billy George | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
CB Jimmy Cowan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ |
FB Albert Evans | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
FB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
M Tommy Bowman | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ |
M Jimmy Crabtree | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
W Charlie Athersmith | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
W Steve Smith | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
W Jack Sharp | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | โšฝ | โšฝ |
F Fred Wheldon | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐Ÿ”ฅ | ๐Ÿ”ฅ |
F Jack Devey | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |

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GK Doig
D Bach
D McNeill
HB Ferguson
HB McAllister
HB Dunlop
F Crawford
F Leslie
F Morgan
F Wilson
F McLatchie

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Match Timeline

๐Ÿ’ฅ | Missed Penalty, Fred Wheldon
โšฝ | Goal, 1-0, Jack Sharp, Assist by Fred Wheldon
๐Ÿ•’ | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Sunderland
โšฝ | Goal, 2-0, Jack Sharp, Assist by Fred Wheldon
๐Ÿ•’ | FT Aston Villa 2-0 Sunderland

On This Day

  • Villa bounce back from their (unfinished) defeat to Wednesday with their 8th win in 9 games as they hold on to top spot in the table by two points.

  • Jack Sharp scores a brace from a brace of assists from Fred Wheldon who also missed a penalty with the scores 0-0.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸจ 10 Dec 1898, Villa 1-1 Wolves, Villa Park

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Game #358

Manager: George Ramsay | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | Glasgow, 1886-1926 led Management Committee
Referee: John Lewis | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Blackburn, 1889-
HT Score: ๐ŸŸฉ 1-0
FT Result: ๐ŸŸจ Drew
FT Score: ๐ŸŸจ 1-1
Last 5: ๐ŸŸฉ ๐ŸŸฉ ๐ŸŸฅ ๐ŸŸฉ ๐ŸŸจ

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #15 |
League Match | #15 |
Manager Game | #332 |
Saturday, 10 December 1898

Division One

Scorer(s) | Jimmy Crabtree | 22' |

Assists(s) | Charlie Athersmith | 22' |

Teams

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GK Billy George | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
CB Jimmy Cowan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ |
FB Albert Evans | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
FB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐Ÿš‘ |
M Tommy Bowman | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ |
M Jimmy Crabtree | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | โšฝ |
W Steve Smith | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
W Charlie Athersmith | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐Ÿ”ฅ |
F Fred Wheldon | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
F Jack Devey | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
F George Johnson | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |

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Baddeley
H Davies
Matthias
Fleming
Worton
Griffiths
Miller
Blackett
Beats
McMain
Tonks

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Match Timeline

โšฝ | 22โ€™ Goal, 1-0, Jimmy Crabtree, Assist by Charlie Athersmith
๐Ÿš‘ | Player leaves the field of play with injury, Charlie Aston
๐Ÿ•’ | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
๐Ÿฅ… | 47โ€™ Goal, 1-1, (Wolverhampton Wanderers), McMain
๐Ÿš‘ | Player re-enters field lame, Charlie Aston
๐Ÿ•’ | FT Aston Villa 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

On This Day

  • Jimmy Crabtree grabs the opener as 10-man Villa hold on to draw with Wolves and keep top spot on the table after 15 played however they now led by a single point over nearest rivals Everton, albeit with two games in hand.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸจ 11 Mar 1899, Villa 0-0 Queen's Park, Crystal Palace

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Game #370

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
AET Score | 0-0 |
AET Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | LLLDD |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #27 |
Manager Game | #344 |
Saturday, 11 March 1899

Charity Shield

Scorer(s) | None

Assist(s) | None

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Charlie Aston |
FB Albert Evans |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
F Fred Wheldon |
F George Johnson |
CF Billy Garraty |

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Match Timeline

HT Aston Villa 0-0 Queen's Park
FT Aston Villa 0-0 Queen's Park
AET Aston Villa 0-0 Queen's Park

On This Day

  • George Ramsay's Villa draw with Queen's Park as both clubs became joint winners of the Charity Shield.

  • Villaโ€™s draw with Queen's Park meant both clubs were joint winners of the Charity Shield.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸจ 18 Mar 1899, Villa 0-0 Blackburn, Ewood

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Game #371

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 0-0 |
FT Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | LLDDD |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #28 |
League Match | #26 |
Manager Game | #345 |
Saturday, 18 March 1899

Division One

Scorer(s) | None |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Charlie Aston |
FB Howard Spencer |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Fred Wheldon |
F George Johnson |
CF Billy Garraty |

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Match Timeline

HT Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Aston Villa
FT Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Aston Villa

On This Day

Villa hadnโ€™t won in 6 games and hadnโ€™t scored in 4 out of the last 5 games whilst scoring just twice. Despite this Villa remained in first place in the table ahead of Liverpool on goal ratio and with a single game in hand over their nearest rivals with 8 games to play.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฅ 1 Apr 1899, Villa 2-4 Sunderland, Roker

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Game #373

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-4 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | DDDWL |

Season | 1898-99 |
Matchday | #30 |
League Match | #28 |
Manager Game | #347 |
Saturday, 1 April 1899

Division One

Scorer(s) | Jack Devey | Jimmy Cowan |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Howard Spencer |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Albert Evans |
W Bobby Templeton |
W Steve Smith |
F Fred Wheldon |
F Jack Devey |
CF Billy Garraty |

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Match Timeline

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4โ€™ Goal, 0-1, (Sunderland)
Goal, 1-1, Jack Devey, Assist by Bobby Templeton
Goal, 1-2, (Sunderland)
Goal, 1-3, (Sunderland)
HT Sunderland 3-1 Aston Villa
Goal, 2-3, Jimmy Cowan
Goal, 2-4, (Sunderland)
FT Sunderland 4-2 Aston Villa

On This Day

Villa fall to defeat at 9th placed Sunderland but so do their nearest rivals Liverpool. In consequence Villa remain two points clear at the head of the table with a game in hand and just six games left to play.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฅ 9 Sep 1899, Villa 0-2 Albion, Villa Park

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Game #382

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
Referee: Jack Strawson | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Lincoln
FT Score | 0-2 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WWWWL |

Season | 1899-00 |
Matchday | #3 |
League Match | #3 |
Manager Game | #356 |
Saturday, 9 September 1899

Division One

Scorer(s) | None |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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Starting XI

GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Charlie Aston |
FB Howard Spencer |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Steve Smith |
F Fred Wheldon |
F Jack Devey |
CF Billy Garraty |

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HT Aston Villa 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
48โ€™ Goal, 0-1, (West Bromwich Albion)
76โ€™ Goal, 0-2, (West Bromwich Albion)
FT Aston Villa 0-2 West Bromwich Albion

On This Day

Reigning Champions Villa surprisingly lose to neighbours Albion for their first reverse of the season and fail to score at home for the first time since a 0-0 draw with Liverpool on Saturday, 13 March 1897.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸจ 11 Nov 1899, Villa 0-0 Wolves, Villa Park

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Game #392

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 0-0 |
FT Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | WLWLD |

Season | 1899-00 |
Matchday | #13 |
League Match | #12 |
Manager Game | #366 |
Saturday, 11 November 1899

Division One

Scorer(s) | None |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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Starting XI

GK Billy George |
CB Chris Mann |
FB Charlie Aston |
FB Albert Evans |
M Albert Wilkes |
M Tommy Bowman |
W Bobby Templeton |
W Steve Smith |
F Fred Wheldon |
F Jack Devey |
CF Billy Garraty |

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HT Aston Villa 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
FT Aston Villa 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

On This Day

Reigning Champions Villa can only draw with Wolves, allowing Sunderland to draw level in second place with Villa five points behind leaders Sheffield United but with a game in hand.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 31 Mar 1900, Villa 2-1 Burnley, Turf Moor

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Game #417

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-1 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | LLWWW |

Season | 1899-00 |
Matchday | #38 |
League Match | #31 |
Manager Game | #391 |
Saturday, 31 March 1900

Division One

Scorer(s) | Fred Wheldon | Jack Devey |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
D Michael Noon |
FB Charlie Aston |
FB Howard Spencer |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Albert Wilkes |
W Bobby Templeton |
F Alf Watkins |
F Fred Wheldon |
F Jack Devey |
CF Billy Garraty |

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1โ€™ Debut, Alf Watkins
Goal, 0-1, (Burnley)
Goal, 1-1, Fred Wheldon
HT Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa
Goal, 2-1, Jack Devey
FT Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa

On This Day

Forward Alf Watkins made his sole appearance for Villa aged 21 after joining from Leicester Fosse. Watkins would later moved on to Grimsby Town but had helped Villa to a third consecutive League victory to maintain their 3 point lead at the top of the Division One table. Meanwhile Sheffield United now had two games in hand.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฅ 6 Oct 1900, Villa 0-1 Bolton, Burnden

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Game #428

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 0-1 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | WLDWL |

Season | 1900-01 |
Matchday | #8 |
League Match | #8 |
Manager Game | #402 |
Saturday, 6 October 1900

Division One

Scorer(s) | None |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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Starting XI

GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Jimmy Crabtree |
M Albert Wilkes |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Bobby Templeton |
F George Johnson |
F Willie McAuley |
CF Billy Garraty |

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On This Day

Reigning champions Villa lose the second game of their title defence as forward Willie McAuley made his Villa debut aged 20 after joining from Walsall Town Swifts.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 20 Oct 1900, Villa 2-0 Preston, Deepdale

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Game #430

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 2-0 |
FT Result | Won |
Last 5 Games | DWLLW |

Season | 1900-01 |
Matchday | #10 |
League Match | #10 |
Manager Game | #404 |
Saturday, 20 October 1900

Division One

Scorer(s) | Steve Smith | Billy Garraty |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Charlie Aston |
FB Albert Evans |
M Albert Wilkes |
M Tommy Bowman |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Bobby Templeton |
F Willie McAuley |
CF Billy Garraty |

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On This Day

Reigning champions Villa bounce back from successive defeats to beat Preston as Billy Garraty scores his first of the season.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸจ 27 Oct 1900, Villa 0-0 Wolves, Villa Park

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Game #431

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 0-0 |
FT Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | WLLWD |

Season | 1900-01 |
Matchday | #11 |
League Match | #11 |
Manager Game | #405 |
Saturday, 27 October 1900

Division One

Scorer(s) | None |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Charlie Aston |
FB Albert Evans |
M Albert Wilkes |
M Tommy Bowman |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Bobby Templeton |
W Steve Smith |
F Willie McAuley |
CF Billy Garraty |

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On This Day

Reigning champions Villa fail to score for the third time in their title defence as Villa are held to a goalless home draw.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฅ 29 Oct 1900, Villa 3-3 Blackburn, Villa Park

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Game #432

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 3-3 |
FT Result | Drew |
Last 5 Games | LLWDD |

Season | 1900-01 |
Matchday | #12 |
League Match | #12 |
Manager Game | #406 |
Monday, 29 October 1900

Division One

Scorer(s) | Charlie Athersmith | Charlie Athersmith | Bobby Templeton |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Charlie Aston |
FB Albert Evans |
M Albert Wilkes |
M Tommy Bowman |
W Steve Smith |
W Charlie Athersmith |
W Bobby Templeton |
F Willie McAuley |
CF Billy Garraty |

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On This Day

Reigning champions Villa record a second successive draw in their title defence as Charlie Athersmith hits a brace.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฉ 9 Mar 1901, Villa 2-1 Wednesday, Villa Park

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Game #451

Manager: George Ramsay | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | Glasgow, 1886-1926 led Management Committee
Referee: Cork | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Burslem
HT Score: ๐ŸŸฉ 1-0
FT Result: ๐ŸŸฉ Won
FT Score: ๐ŸŸฉ 2-1
Last 5: ๐ŸŸฅ ๐ŸŸจ ๐ŸŸฉ ๐ŸŸฉ ๐ŸŸฉ

Season | 1900-01 |
Matchday | #31 |
League Match | #27 |
Manager Game | #425 |
Saturday, 9 March 1901

Division One

Scorer(s) | Billy Garraty | 20' | Frank Lloyd | 51' |

Assists(s) | Bobby Templeton | 20' | Charlie Athersmith | 51' |

Teams

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GK Billy George | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
CB Jimmy Cowan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ |
FB Michael Noon | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
FB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
M Tommy Bowman | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ |
M Joe Pearson | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
W Frank Lloyd | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐ŸŸข | โšฝ |
W Charlie Athersmith | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐Ÿ”ฅ |
W Bobby Templeton | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | ๐Ÿ”ฅ |
F Jack Devey | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
CF Billy Garraty | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | โšฝ |

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Stubbs
Langley
Layton
Ruddlesdin
Thackerey
Ferrier
Wright
Spikesley
Wilson
Chapman
Davis

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Match Timeline

๐ŸŸข | 1' Debut, Frank Lloyd
โšฝ | 20' Goal, 1-0, Billy Garraty, Assist by Bobby Templeton
๐Ÿ•’ | HT Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
โšฝ | 51' Goal, 2-0, Frank Lloyd, Assist by Charlie Athersmith
๐Ÿฅ… | Goal, 2-1, (Sheffield Wednesday), Spikesley
๐Ÿ•’ | FT Aston Villa 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday

On This Day

  • Reigning champions Villa secure a third successive win but first in the League in six as Billy Garraty scores to help beat Wednesday for the injury hit side.

  • Villa win for the first time in six League games to make it ten wins, eight draws and nine defeats in their twenty seven division one games. 

  • Winger Frank Lloyd made a goalscoring debut for Villa aged 24 after joining from Woolwich Arsenal.

RB Charlie Aston | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #129 |

๐ŸŸฅ 16 Mar 1901, Villa 0-2 Liverpool, Villa Park

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Game #452

Manager | George Ramsay led Management Committee |
FT Score | 0-2 |
FT Result | Lost |
Last 5 Games | DWWWL |

Season | 1900-01 |
Matchday | #32 |
League Match | #28 |
Manager Game | #426 |
Saturday, 16 March 1901

Division One

Scorer(s) | None |

Assists(s) | Not recorded

Teams

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GK Billy George |
CB Jimmy Cowan |
FB Michael Noon |
FB Charlie Aston |
M Tommy Bowman |
M Joe Pearson |
W Frank Lloyd |
W Bobby Templeton |
F Jack Devey |
F Joe Bache |
CF Billy Garraty |

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On This Day

Reigning champions Villa lose for the second time in three League games to make it ten wins, eight draws and ten defeats in their twenty eight division one games as full back Charlie Aston made his final appearance for Villa aged 26 before moving on to Queens Park Rangers.
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