Aston Villa v Stoke City, 16 May 1977
| Score | 1-0 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 28,963 |
View Aston Villa v Stoke City head to head
Ivor Linton made his debut after joining from school football in 1976.
Goals:
| Andy Gray | penalty |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
John Burridge
Defender
Chris Nicholl
Defender
Leighton Phillips
Full back
John Robson
Full back
Gordon Smith
Midfielder
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
Alex Cropley
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Forward
John Deehan
Forward
Andy Gray
Forward
Brian Little
Substitutions:
| Ivor Linton for John Deehan |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Ivor Linton