This was manager Jimmy McMullan's first season having been appointed as manager when Billy Smith retired at the end of the previous season.
[1][2] The new year saw Aston Villa draw 1–1 away to Derby County, Eric Houghton scoring Villa's goal, leaving the club in 12th position.
[3] In the Second City derby Villa lost away and could only manage a draw at home.
[4] There were debuts for George Beeson, Jimmy Allen, Fred Butcher, Jimmy McLuckie and Frank Broome.
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