West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa, 05 September 1896
| Score | 3-1 to West Bromwich Albion |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Stoney Lane, West Bromwich |
| Attendance | 10,000 |
View West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa head to head
James Whitehouse made his debut after moving from Grimsby Town in July.
Goals:
| John Devey |
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Starting lineup:
Jimmy Whitehouse
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Cowan
Defender
Jimmy Crabtree
Full back
Howard Spencer
Full back
Jimmy Welford
Full back
John Devey
Wing half
John Reynolds
Half back
Charlie Athersmith
Outside right
Fred Wheldon
Forward
John Cowan
Winger
Johnny Campbell
Inside forward