Aston Villa v York City, 05 February 1972
| Score | 1-0 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division Three |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 26,905 |
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Gordon Gregory made his last appearance before moving to Hereford United in August.
Goals:
| Willie Anderson | penalty |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jim Cumbes
Defender/Right back
Mick Wright
Defender
Charlie Aitken
Defender/Centre back
George Curtis
Centre half
Fred Turnbull
Midfielder
Jimmy Brown
Midfielder
Harry Gregory
Midfielder
Bruce Rioch
Midfielder/Forward
Willie Anderson
Forward
Andy Lochhead
Winger
Ray Graydon
Substitutions:
| Pat McMahon for Willie Anderson |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Pat McMahon