| 1927–28 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Billy Smith |
| Stadium | Villa Park |
| First Division | 5th |
| FA Cup | Fourth round |
| 15--9--9 | |
The 1927–28 English football season was Aston Villa's 36th season in The Football League.
Dicky York was limited to just four goals in 30 appearances in 1927–28.[1]
Both matches in the Second City derby resulted in 1-1 draws,[2] with Billy Walker scoring away[3] and Tommy Smart scoring a penalty at Villa Park.[4]
When Villa beat Huddersfield 3–0 on 2 May 1928, they ended the Yorkshire club's championship challenge.[5] Arthur Dorrell, Pongo Waring and Billy Walker scored the goals.[6]
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cardiff City | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 70 | 80 | 0.875 | 44 |
| 7 | Bolton Wanderers | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 81 | 66 | 1.227 | 43 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 42 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 78 | 73 | 1.068 | 43 |
| 9 | Newcastle United | 42 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 79 | 81 | 0.975 | 43 |
| 10 | Arsenal | 42 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 82 | 86 | 0.953 | 41 |
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
See also
References
- ↑ "Detailed bio". Aston Villa Database. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
- ↑ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/all-the-matches
- ↑ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1406
- ↑ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1427
- ↑ Association Football. 3 May 1928, The Times
- ↑ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1437
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