1922–23 Aston Villa F.C. season explained

See main article: History of Aston Villa F.C. (1874–1961).

Season:1922–23
Nextseason:1923–24

The 1922–23 English football season was Aston Villa's 31st season in 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. 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).[3]

Second City derby

League Result:12--6--5
Nextseason:1923–24

In the Second City Derby, both teams won their home fixtures.[4] In the 3–0 victory at Villa Park, Len Capewell scored one and Billy Walker converted two penalties.[5]

Aston Villa in the league at home

DateVenueScoreCompetitionAttendance
24 March 1923Villa Parkbgcolor=98285c style="text-align:center; color:#aaddff;" 3–0First Division40,000

Birmingham City in the league at home

DateVenueScoreCompetitionAttendance
17 March 1923St Andrew's bgcolor=0000cc style="text-align:center; color:white;" 1–0First Division50,000

Table

See main article: 1922–23 Football League.

Results

See also

Sources

External links

Notes and References

  1. League Football. The Times, London, Monday 28 August 1922
  2. https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1168
  3. Web site: Aston Villa's Seasons. AVFC History.
  4. https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1201
  5. https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1202