Villa open the season with a draw at Goodison as John Fashanu scores on debut.

Left back Phil King, 27, makes his debut in a Villa after moving from Sheffield Wednesday for a fee of £250,000 earlier this month to become the 696th player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Forward John Fashanu, 31, makes a goalscoring debut after joining from bogey team Wimbledon for a fee of £1,350,000 earlier this month. Fash becomes the 697th, and one of the least expected, players to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Dean Saunders contributes his 40th goal involvement on his 97th appearance in a Villa shirt (96 Starts) to make it W45 D27 L25, 33 Goals and 7 Assists at a goal involvement rate of one for every 2.43 games he has played so far in his Villa career.

Garry Parker makes his 100th appearance in a Villa shirt (98 Starts) to make it W43 D27 L30, 13 Goals and 6 Assists at a goal involvement rate of one for every 5.26 games he has played so far in his Villa career.

Former Villa centre forward Paul Rideout puts Everton ahead on 70’.

Villa open the season with successive Premier League draws under Ron Atkinson as Dean Saunders scores his second in two games.

Including the end of the 1993-94 season, Villa under Ron Atkinson had now won just 2 of their last 14 Premier League games.

Earl Barrett makes his first appearance as a substitute following 116 Starts in a Villa shirt.

Villa draw for the third time in seven days as Paul McGrath and Mark Bosnich collide to gift Palace a late equaliser.

Villa extend their unbeaten run to 4 but have now won just 2 of their last 15 Premier League games under Ron Atkinson.

Steve Staunton contributes his 25th goal involvement on his 129th appearance in a Villa shirt to make it W58 D36 L35, 9 Goals, 16 Assists and 4 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Andy Townsend makes his 50th appearance in a Villa shirt to make it W24 D13 L13, 4 Goals, 8 Assists and 5 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Future Villa centre back Gareth Southgate, currently known as a midfielder, scores Palace's equaliser on 86’.

Villa win the first time this season and for the 3rd time in their last 16 Premier League games under Ron Atkinson. 

Villa are unbeaten in their last 5 games under Ron Atkinson. 

Dean Saunders makes his 100th appearance in a Villa shirt (99 Starts) to make it W46 D29 L25, 34 Goals and 7 Assists at a goal involvement rate of one for every 2.44 games he has played so far in his Villa career.

Having taken until the final day of the previous campaign to score his first League goals, Dwight Yorke scores his first for the 1994-95 season on his 4th appearance to make it 115 Appearances, 78 Starts, W48 D32 L36, 30 Goals, 13 Assists and 2 Bookings at a goal per game rate of one for every 3.83 games he has played so far in his Villa career.

Andy Townsend secures his 25th win in a Villa shirt on his 51st appearance to make it W25 D13 L13, 4 Goals, 9 Assists and 5 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Ugo Ehiogu makes his 25th start in a Villa shirt (38 Appearances) to make it W17 D9 L12, 1 Assist and 2 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Villa extend their unbeaten run to 6 as they win successive games for the first time since February under Ron Atkinson.

Dean Saunders makes his 100th start in a Villa shirt (101 Appearances), scoring his 35th goal and contributing his 8th assist to make it W47 D29 L25 at a goal involvement rate of one for every 2.35 games he has played so far in his Villa career.

Dalian Atkinson contributes his 20th assist in a Villa shirt on his 96th appearance (91 Starts) to make it W44 D29 L23, 29 Goals and 20 Assists at a goal involvement rate of one for every 1.96 games he has played so far in his Villa career.

Steve Staunton scores his 10th goal in a Villa shirt on his 131st appearance to make it W60 D36 L35, 10 Goals, 16 Assists and 4 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Villa suffer a narrow defeat in the UEFA Cup 1st Round at the San Siro to a disputed Dennis Bergkamp penalty as John Fashanu shocks the Italians with his centre circle kung-fu warm up.

Villa face self confessed Villa fan Gianluca Pagliuca in the Inter goal.

Villa have the chances but don't take them as they are undone by a last gasp goal to lose their first Premier League game of the season to remain 8th in the table.

Shaun Teale makes his 150th appearance in a Villa shirt (149 Starts) to make it W67 D40 L43, 5 Goals, 18 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.

Villa are beaten in injury time by regular foe Matt Le Tissier. 

Villa remain in 20th place as they lose in the Premier League for the first time under Brian Little 

Villa now have just one win in their last fourteen - Jim Barron's 4-3 victory at Tottenham.

Villa field their oldest team of the season with an average age of 30.65

Midfielder Garry Parker, 29, makes his 119th and final appearance in a Villa shirt (113 Starts) before moving on to Leicester City in February 1995 for a fee of £300,000. Parker played for Villa between 1991-92 and 1994-95 leaving with a record of W49 D32 L38, 14 Goals, 8 Assists and 3 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 5.41 games he played in his Villa career.

Shaun Teale contributes his first assist in a Villa shirt on his 156th appearance (155 Starts) to make it W69 D42 L45, 5 Goals, 1 Assist, 18 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career. 

Ray Houghton makes his 100th start in a Villa shirt (110 Appearances) to make it W45 D31 L34, 11 Goals and 15 Assists at a goal involvement rate of one for every 4.23 games he has played so far in his Villa career.

Andy Townsend returns from suspension after receiving TWO red cards in a single game from David Elleray against Wimbledon 8 games earlier only to be sent off AGAIN, this time a soft sending off on the hour mark by an overzealous Kelvin Morton. 

Despite being reduced to 10 Villa secure a 4th Premier League draw in 5 under Brian Little.

Villa now have 1 win in their last 15 Premier League games and remain 20th in the table.

Midfielder Ian Taylor, 26, and boyhood Villa fan, makes his Villa debut after joining from Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month for £1,000,000 to become the 701st player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Andy Townsend is sent off for the 3rd time in a Villa shirt on his 67th appearance and has now received 3 red cards in his last two appearance to make it W30 D14 L23, 5 Goals, 9 Assists, 12 Bookings and 3 Red Cards at a rate of a card every 4.47 games so far in his Villa career.

Former Villa centre back Martin Keown lines up for Arsenal.

Villa return to recent form and record their fifth draw in seven Premier League games under Brian Little to fall back to 20th in the table.

Ian Taylor contributes his 1st assist in a Villa shirt on his 3rd appearance to make it W1 D2 L0, 1 Goal and 1 Assist so far in his Villa career.

Villa draw for the 6th time in 8 Premier League games under Brian Little.

Villa under make it 1 defeat in 8 Premier League games under Brian Little.

Midfielder and captain Kevin Richardson, 32, makes his 180th and final appearance in a Villa shirt (179 Starts) before moving on to Coventry City in February 1995 for a fee of £300,000. Rico proved a dynamic addition to the team arriving with Ron Atkinson in 1991 and left with a record of W77 D49 L54, 16 Goals, 18 Assists and 15 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 5.29 games he played across his 4 seasons with the club.

Ugo Ehiogu makes his 50th start in a Villa shirt (63 Appearances) to make it W24 D16 L23, 2 Goals, 1 Assist,  6 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.

Future Villa assistant and caretaker manager Gary McAllister lines up for Leeds.

Villa beat First Division opponents Barnsley to reach the Fourth Round of the FA Cup under Brian Little.

Dean Saunders contributes his 50th goal involvement in a Villa shirt on his 125th appearance (124 Starts) to make it W54 D35 L36, 42 Goals, 8 Assists and 4 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 2.50 he has played so far in his Villa career. 

Dwight Yorke contributes his 50th goal involvement in a Villa shirt on his 134th appearance (95 Starts) to make it W54 D35 L45, 33 Goals, 17 Assists and 2 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 2.68 he has played so far in his Villa career. 

Ugo Ehiogu secures his 25th win in a Villa shirt on his 64th appearance (51 Starts) to make it W25 D16 L23, 2 Goals, 1 Assist, 6 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.

Steve Staunton makes his 150th appearance in a Villa shirt (149 Starts) to make it W66 D40 L44, 12 Goals, 17 Assists and 6 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Villa record their second successive win in all competitions under Brian Little and their third win in six unbeaten games to climb to 18th in the Premier League table. 

Villa make it 1 defeat in 9 Premier League games under Brian Little.

Forward Tommy Johnson, 24, makes his debut in a Villa shirt after joining from Derby County earlier this month for a fee of £1,960,000 to become the 702nd player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Former Villa midfielder and reputed antichrist Steve Hodge lined up for QPR.

Villa make it three consecutive wins in all competitions under Brian Little and their fourth win in seven unbeaten games.

Villa make it 1 defeat in 10 Premier League games under Brian Little having won 3 and drawn 4 to climb to 16th.

Right back Gary Charles, 24, makes his debut in a Villa shirt as an 89’ substitute after joining from Derby County earlier this month for a fee of £1,450,000 to become the 703rd player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Steve Staunton contributes his 30th goal involvement on his 152nd appearance in a Villa shirt (151 Starts) to make it W68 D40 L44, 12 Goals, 18 Assists and 6 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Future Villa centre forward Stan Collymore scores Forest’s equalising penalty whilst both future Villa players Carl Tiler and Steve Stone also feature.

Top flight no-hopers Manchester City luck into an FA Cup fourth round win over Villa at Maine Road despite being outclassed throughout.

Earl Barrett makes his 150th and final appearance in a Villa shirt (149 Starts) to make it W65 D40 L45, 2 Goals, 2 Assists and 8 Bookings across his Villa career. Barrett would move on to Everton for a fee of £2,250,000 days later.

Villa lose their first Premier League game in 8 and 2nd in 12 to drop back to 14th place in the table under Brian Little.

Centre forward John Fashanu, 32, makes his 16th and final Villa appearance (14 Starts) after being injured in a tackle with Manchester United’s Ryan Giggs. Fashanu would never play again. In his sole season with Villa between Fashanu made 16 appearances and scored 3 goals adding a fresh, though unexpected dynamic to the team and left with a full record of W5 D6 L5 and a goal involvement rate of one for every 5.33 games he played across his half season with the club.

Dwight Yorke makes his 100th start in a Villa shirt (139 Appearances) to make it W57 D35 L47, 33 Goals, 17 Assists and 2 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 2.78 games he has played so far in his Villa career.

Future Villa boss Steve Bruce and future Villa ‘keeper Peter Schmeichel line up for Manchester United.