Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa, 18 August 1979
| Score | 1-1 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Burnden Park, Bolton |
| Attendance | 19,795 |
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Anthony Morley made his debut after moving from Burnley in June.
Goals:
| Gordon Cowans |
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Starting lineup:
Jimmy Rimmer
Goalkeeper
Kenny Swain
Defender/Right back
Allan Evans
Defender
Ken McNaught
Defender/Centre back
Colin Gibson
Defender/Midfielder
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
Tony Morley
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Midfielder
Gary Shelton
Midfielder
John Deehan
Forward
Brian Little
Forward