Aston Villa v Hereford United, 16 August 1972
| Score | 4-1 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Cup 1st round |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 32,314 |
View Aston Villa v Hereford United head to head
Alun Evans made his debut after moving from Liverpool in June.
Goals:
| Geoff Vowden |
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| Ray Graydon |
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| Bruce Rioch |
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| Alun Evans |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jim Cumbes
Defender/Right back
Mick Wright
Defender
Charlie Aitken
Defender
Chris Nicholl
Defender
Ian Ross
Midfielder
Pat McMahon
Midfielder
Bruce Rioch
Midfielder/Forward
Willie Anderson
Forward
Andy Lochhead
Forward
Geoff Vowden
Winger
Ray Graydon
Substitutions:
| Alun Evans for Andy Lochhead |
On the bench:
Forward
Alun Evans