Aston Villa v Bristol City, 18 November 1978
| Score | 2-0 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 27,621 |
View Aston Villa v Bristol City head to head
Colin Gibson made his debut after joining from school football in July 1976.
Goals:
| Gordon Cowans |
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| John Deehan |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Rimmer
Right back
John Gidman
Defender
Allan Evans
Defender
Gary Williams
Defender/Centre back
Ken McNaught
Midfielder
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
John Gregory
Midfielder
Ivor Linton
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Midfielder
Gary Shelton
Forward
John Deehan
Substitutions:
| Colin Gibson for Allan Evans |
On the bench:
Defender/Midfielder
Colin Gibson