See main article: History of Aston Villa F.C. (1961–present).
| Club: | Aston Villa |
| Season: | 1970–71 |
| Chairman: | Doug Ellis |
| Stadium: | Villa Park |
| League: | Third Division |
| League Result: | 4th |
| Cup1: | FA Cup |
| Cup1 Result: | first round |
| Cup2: | League Cup |
| Cup2 Result: | runners up |
| Prevseason: | 1969–70 |
| Nextseason: | 1971–72 |
The 1970–71 English football season was Aston Villa's 71st season in the Football League, this season playing in the Third Division. Vic Crowe was manager.[1]
There were debut appearances for Geoff Vowden (97), Harry Gregory (24), Dave Gibson (19), and Geoff Crudgington (4).[2]