Manchester United v Aston Villa, 24 February 1979
| Score | 1-1 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Attendance | 44,437 |
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Joe Ward made his debut after moving from Clyde in December 1978.
Goals:
| Jimmy Greenhoff |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Gary Bailey
Defender
Arthur Albiston
Defender
Martin Buchan
Defender
Gordon McQueen
Defender/Midfielder
Brian Greenhoff
Midfielder
Steve Coppell
Midfielder
Sammy McIlroy
Midfielder
Mickey Thomas
Forward
Jimmy Greenhoff
Forward
Lou Macari
Forward
Andy Ritchie
Substitutions:
| Jimmy Nicholl for Lou Macari |
On the bench:
Defender
Jimmy Nicholl
Goals:
| Kenny Swain |
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Starting lineup:
Jimmy Rimmer
Goalkeeper
John Gidman
Right back
Kenny Swain
Defender/Right back
Allan Evans
Defender
Gary Williams
Defender
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
Tommy Craig
Midfielder
John Gregory
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Midfielder
Gary Shelton
Midfielder
Joe Ward
Forward