Crystal Palace v Aston Villa, 15 September 1979
| Score | 2-0 to Crystal Palace |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 28,156 |
View Crystal Palace v Aston Villa head to head
Michael Pejic made his debut after moving from Everton this month. Joseph Ward made his final appearance before moving to Hibernian this month. John Deehan made his final appearance before moving to WBA this month.
Starting lineup:
Jimmy Rimmer
Goalkeeper
John Gidman
Right back
Kenny Swain
Defender/Right back
Allan Evans
Defender
Mike Pejic
Defender
Ken McNaught
Defender/Centre back
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
Tony Morley
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Midfielder
John Deehan
Forward
Joe Ward
Forward
Substitutions:
| Brendan Ormsby for Joe Ward |
On the bench:
Central defender
Brendan Ormsby