Aston Villa v Everton, 16 September 1978
| Score | 1-1 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 38,636 |
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Gary Williams made his debut after joining from school football in July 1975.
Goals:
| Tommy Craig |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Rimmer
Defender
Allan Evans
Defender
David Evans
Defender/Centre back
Ken McNaught
Midfielder
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
Tommy Craig
Midfielder
John Gregory
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Midfielder
Gary Shelton
Forward
Andy Gray
Forward
Brian Little
Substitutions:
| Gary Williams for Gary Shelton |
On the bench:
Defender
Gary Williams
1 Everton
Goals:
| Micky Walsh |
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Starting lineup:
George Wood
Goalkeeper
Terry Darracott
Defender
Mike Pejic
Defender
Billy Wright
Defender
Mick Lyons
Defender/Centre back
Martin Dobson
Midfielder
Andy King
Midfielder
Geoff Nulty
Midfielder
Dave Thomas
Midfielder
Bob Latchford
Forward
Micky Walsh
Forward