1922–23 Aston Villa F.C. season
Appearance
The
The Football League
.
Dicky York scored nine goals in 37 games in 1922–23.
Aston Villa started the season with a 2–0 victory over
Blackburn Rovers,[1] with Billy Walker and Billy Kirton scoring.[2] Cardiff recorded its first win of the season by defeating Aston Villa 3–0 at Ninian Park after a brace from Clennell and one goal from Billy Grimshaw.[3]
Huddersfield recorded their biggest loss 3–5 vs Aston Villa on 10 March 1923.
There were debuts for Cecil Harris (26), John Roxborough (12), and William Adshead (2).[4]
Second City derby
In the
Second City Derby, both teams won their home fixtures.[5] In the 3–0 victory at Villa Park, Len Capewell scored one and Billy Walker converted two penalties.[6]
Aston Villa in the league at home
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Birmingham City in the league at home
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Table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts |
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4 | Newcastle United | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 45 | 37 | 1.216 | 48 |
5 | Everton | 42 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 63 | 59 | 1.068 | 47 |
6 | Aston Villa | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 64 | 51 | 1.255 | 46 |
7 | West Bromwich Albion | 42 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 58 | 49 | 1.184 | 45 |
8 | Manchester City | 42 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 50 | 49 | 1.020 | 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
Results
See also
References
- ^ League Football. The Times, London, Monday 28 August 1922
- ^ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1168
- ^ Shepherd 2002, p. 24
- ^ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History.
- ^ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1201
- ^ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1202
Sources
- Shepherd, Richard (2002). The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData Publications. ISBN 978-1-899468-17-1.
External links
- Aston Villa official website
- avfchistory.co.uk The Matches