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]
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]
Date | Venue | Score | Competition | Attendance | |||||
24 March 1923 | Villa Park | bgcolor=98285c style="text-align:center; color:#aaddff;" | 3–0 | First Division | 40,000 | ||||
Date | Venue | Score | Competition | Attendance | |||||
17 March 1923 | St Andrew's | bgcolor=0000cc style="text-align:center; color:white;" | 1–0 | First Division | 50,000 | ||||
See main article: 1922–23 Football League.