Manchester City v Aston Villa, 07 February 1976
| Score | 2-1 to Manchester City |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Maine Road |
| Attendance | 32,331 |
View Manchester City v Aston Villa head to head
Gordon Cowans made his debut after joining from school football in July 1974. John Overton made his debut after joining from school football in June 1972.
Goals:
| Andy Gray |
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Starting lineup:
John Burridge
Goalkeeper
John Gidman
Right back
Leighton Phillips
Defender
Ian Ross
Defender
John Overton
Central defender
John Robson
Full back
Chico Hamilton
Midfielder
Frank Pimblett
Midfielder
Andy Gray
Forward
Frank Carrodus
Winger
Ray Graydon
Winger
Substitutions:
| Gordon Cowans for Leighton Phillips |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Gordon Cowans