Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa, 09 January 1971
| Score | 2-1 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division Three |
| Attendance | 25,836 |
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Geoffrey Crudgington made his debut after moving from Wolves (amateur) in September 1969.
Goals:
| Bruce Rioch |
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| own goal |
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Starting lineup:
Geoff Crudgington
Goalkeeper
Charlie Aitken
Defender
Keith Bradley
Defender
Brian Tiler
Defender/Centre back
Fred Turnbull
Centre half
Chico Hamilton
Midfielder
Pat McMahon
Midfielder
Bruce Rioch
Midfielder
Willie Anderson
Midfielder/Forward
Brian Godfrey
Forward
Andy Lochhead
Forward