Aston Villa v Notts County, 29 August 1981
| Score | 1-0 to Notts County |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 31,978 |
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Andy Blair made his debut after moving from Coventry City this month.
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Rimmer
Defender/Right back
Kenny Swain
Defender
Allan Evans
Defender/Centre back
Ken McNaught
Defender/Midfielder
Colin Gibson
Midfielder
Des Bremner
Midfielder
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
Tony Morley
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Forward
David Geddis
Forward
Peter Withe
Substitutions:
| Andy Blair for Ken McNaught |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Andy Blair