Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers, 19 August 1978
| Score | 1-0 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 43,922 |
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Gary Shelton made his debut after moving from Walsall in January.
Goals:
| Andy Gray |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Rimmer
Right back
John Gidman
Defender
Allan Evans
Defender/Centre back
Ken McNaught
Full back
Gordon Smith
Midfielder
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Midfielder
Gary Shelton
Forward
Andy Gray
Forward
Brian Little
Winger
Frank Carrodus
Substitutions:
| John Gregory for Andy Gray |
On the bench:
Midfielder
John Gregory