Aston Villa v Derby County, 11 April 1979
| Score | 3-3 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 21,884 |
View Aston Villa v Derby County head to head
Paul Emson made his debut after moving from Brigg Town in September 1978.
Goals:
| Gordon Cowans |
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| Gordon Cowans |
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| John Gidman | penalty |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Rimmer
Right back
John Gidman
Defender/Right back
Kenny Swain
Defender/Centre back
Ken McNaught
Central defender
Brendan Ormsby
Defender/Midfielder
Colin Gibson
Midfielder
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
Alex Cropley
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Forward
John Deehan
Forward
Brian Little
Goals:
| Steve Powell |
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| Roy Greenwood |
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| own goal |
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Starting lineup:
John Middleton
Goalkeeper
Dave Langan
Defender
Roy McFarland
Defender
Steve Wicks
Defender/Centre back
Steve Buckley
Left back
Steve Powell
Midfielder/Defender
Vic Moreland
Midfielder
Billy Caskey
Forward
Andy Crawford
Forward
Paul Emson
Winger
Roy Greenwood
Winger