Aston Villa v Plymouth Argyle, 14 August 1971
| Score | 3-1 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division Three |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 26,337 |
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Ray Graydon made his debut after moving from Bristol Rovers in July. Thomas Hughes made his debut after moving from Chelsea in May.
Goals:
| Willie Anderson | penalty |
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| Geoff Vowden |
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| Pat McMahon |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Tommy Hughes
Defender
Charlie Aitken
Defender
Keith Bradley
Defender/Centre back
Brian Tiler
Centre half
Fred Turnbull
Midfielder
Harry Gregory
Midfielder
Pat McMahon
Midfielder/Forward
Willie Anderson
Forward
Andy Lochhead
Forward
Geoff Vowden
Winger
Ray Graydon
Substitutions:
| Chico Hamilton for Pat McMahon |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Chico Hamilton