Aston Villa v Cardiff City, 27 January 1973
| Score | 2-0 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 25,856 |
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Goals:
| Ray Graydon | penalty |
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| Bruce Rioch |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jim Cumbes
Defender
Charlie Aitken
Defender
Chris Nicholl
Defender
Ian Ross
Full back
John Robson
Midfielder
Jimmy Brown
Midfielder
Bruce Rioch
Forward
Alun Evans
Forward
Brian Little
Forward
Geoff Vowden
Winger
Ray Graydon
Substitutions:
| Chico Hamilton for Brian Little |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Chico Hamilton