Aston Villa v Preston North End, 25 August 1973
| Score | 2-0 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 28,861 |
View Aston Villa v Preston North End head to head
Trevor Hockey made his debut after moving from Norwich City in June.
Goals:
| Trevor Hockey |
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| Charlie Aitken |
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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
Trevor Hockey
Midfielder
Bruce Rioch
Forward
Alun Evans
Forward
Brian Little
Forward
Geoff Vowden
Substitutions:
| Chico Hamilton for Geoff Vowden |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Chico Hamilton