The season commenced on 24 August 1957 with a 1–3 defeat away to local rivals, Birmingham City with the home team recording its highest home attendance for the entire season with 50,780 spectators.

[1] Local rival "Wolves" achieved the double over Villa, part of a run of seven between 1957 and 1960.

[2] FA Cup Holders Villa were knocked out in the third round by Second Division Stoke City in a 2nd replay.

[3][4] There were debuts for Gerry Hitchens (132), Wally Hazelden (17), and Les Jones (5), Jackie Hinchliffe (2).

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