Bristol City v Aston Villa, 26 August 1978
| Score | 1-0 to Bristol City |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 23,493 |
View Bristol City v Aston Villa head to head
Gary Shaw made his debut after joining from school football in July 1977.
Starting lineup:
Jimmy Rimmer
Goalkeeper
John Gidman
Right back
Allan Evans
Defender
Ken McNaught
Defender/Centre back
Gordon Smith
Full back
Gordon Cowans
Midfielder
John Gregory
Midfielder
Dennis Mortimer
Midfielder
Gary Shelton
Midfielder
Brian Little
Forward
Frank Carrodus
Winger
Substitutions:
| Gary Shaw for Gary Shelton |
On the bench:
Forward
Gary Shaw