Aston Villa v Colchester United, 05 September 1979
| Score | 0-2 :: penalties 9-8 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 19,473 |
View Aston Villa v Colchester United head to head
Aston Villa won 9-8 on penalties.
2-2 on aggreagte.
After extra time - 0-2 at 90 minutes.
0 (9) Aston Villa
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Rimmer
Right back
John Gidman
Defender/Right back
Kenny Swain
Defender
Allan Evans
Defender/Centre back
Ken McNaught
Defender/Midfielder
Colin Gibson
Midfielder
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
Tony Morley
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Forward
John Deehan
Forward
Gary Shaw
Substitutions:
| Gary Shelton for Colin Gibson |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Gary Shelton