Aston Villa v Sheffield Wednesday, 29 April 1961
| Score | 4-1 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 26,034 |
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Johnny Dixon made his final appearance. Charles Aitken made his debut after moving from Edinburgh Thistle in August 1959.
Goals:
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| Gerry Hitchens |
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| Bobby Thomson |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Nigel Sims
Defender
Charlie Aitken
Full back
John Neal
Centre half
Jimmy Dugdale
Wing half
Vic Crowe
Wing half
Alan Deakin
Outside Left
Harry Burrows
Wing Half/Inside forward
Bobby Thomson
Outside right
Jimmy MacEwan
Forward
Gerry Hitchens
Inside forward
Johnny Dixon