1992–93 Aston Villa F.C. season

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Aston Villa
1992–93 season
Chairman Doug Ellis
Manager Ron Atkinson
Stadium Villa Park
Premier League 2nd
FA Cup Fourth round
League Cup Fourth round
Top goalscorerLeague: Dean Saunders (13)
All: Dean Saunders (17)
Highest home attendance39,063 vs. Manchester United
7 Nov 1992, Premier League
Lowest home attendance17,120 vs. Chelsea
5 Sep 1992, Premier League
Average home league attendance29,594
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The 1992-93 season Aston Villa's 118th professional season, their 82nd season in top flight and their 6th consecutive season in the top tier. It also marked their debut campaign in the newly formed Premier League. Aston Villa spent most of the season challenging for the title, and were top of the league with six games left to play, but were eventually overhauled by manager Ron Atkinson's old club Manchester United.

Contents

There were debut appearances for Dean Saunders (112), Ray Houghton (95), Dave Farrell (6), and Frank McAvennie (3). [1]

Story of the season

August

Villa began their season against the last champions of the old 2nd Division, Ipswich Town in front of a packed crowd at Portman Road and came away with a point after a late goal by Dalian Atkinson cancelled out Gavin Johnson's first half opener. The following Wednesday night, and Villa were back in front of a home crowd at Villa Park to face the reigning Division 1 champions Leeds United and picked up another point with another Atkinson goal. Next, Villa faced Ian Branfoot's Southampton and it was three from three for Atkinson, and three draws from three for Villa. Another mid-week game, this time at Goodison Park brought Villa's first loss of the season, as a late Mo Johnston strike gave Everton all three points. Then on to Bramall Lane and Villa's first win of the season as two goals from Garry Parker and a first clean sheet of the season for Nigel Spink lifted Villa to 15th at the end of the month.

September

A poor performance and a home loss to Chelsea was quickly forgotten after Villa hit three with no reply against Crystal Palace. There were comings and goings, Frank McAcvennie's short stay at the club ended and he departed on a free. To replace him, Villa spent a club record £2.3m to sign Liverpool's star striker Dean Saunders. Saunders would not be in place in time as Villa faced Leeds for the second time in a month, with the outcome the same, a 1-1 draw. He would make his debut at home to old club Liverpool, and couldn't have hoped for a better debut, hitting a brace as Villa ran out 4-2 winners. The Manor Ground next in the Coca-Cola Cup 2nd round, 1st leg against second tier Oxford United. Centre-backs Paul McGrath and Shaun Teale grabbed a goal each. Joey Beauchamp pulled one back for Oxford to make it a less straight-forward tie at Villa Park a fortnight later. Next, Villa were in the north east taking on new boys Middlesbrough at Ayresome Park. Saunders made it four in two league games as Villa ran out 3-2 victors.

October

Dean Saunders fine start to life at Villa continued with a third consecutive league brace away at Wimbledon, but the game would be remembered for the brilliant solo run and chipped finish that would see Dalian Atkinson scoop the Goal of the Season, Villa taking the spoils in a 3-2 win. Oxford United came to Villa Park for the second leg in the Coca-Cola Cup and goals from Dalian Atkinson and skipper Kevin Richardson were enough to see Villa progress, 2-1 on the night, 4-2 on aggregate. A dour goalless draw at home to Blackburn Rovers saw Villa fourth in the table, 6 points off shock early runners Norwich City, and there was another single point taken at Boundary Park, Dalian Atkinson's goal sharing the spoils with Oldham Athletic after an early goal by Villa old boy Ian Olney. The third round of the League Cup next and Villa playing host to Alex Ferguson's Manchester United. Dean Saunders goal was the difference as Villa progressed to Round 4.

November

Villa started November against Queens Park Rangers at home, winning 2-0 thanks to a goal a piece for Villa's two forwards, Atkinson and Saunders. 7 league goals each, Villa remained Fourth, 3 points off new leaders Blackburn. Villa faced Manchester United at home again, this time in the league, with the outcome the same, a 1-0 victory for Villa. A third straight clean sheet for Nigel Spink at White Hart Lane but his opposite number Erik Thorstvedt had a equally good day at the office, 0-0 against Spurs. Next was the visit of high flying Norwich City, and goals from Ray Houghton and Garry Parker could not stop Villa falling to a first home loss since Chelsea at the start of September, goals for Phillips, Beckford and Sutch winning the points to the Canaries.

December

Ipswich Town at home in Round 4 of the League Cup and Atkinson and Saunders each getting a goal and an assist. A brace from Ipswich forward Chris Kiwomya left the tie at 2-2. A Replay at Portman Road would be needed. Two goals from Dalian Atkinson at Hillsborough saw Villa back to winning ways at Sheffield Wednesday. And another 2-1 win at home to Brian Clough's strugglers Nottingham Forest saw Villa up to Second. The Replay at Portman Road and a solitary Chris Kiwomya strike saw Ipswich through 1-0 and Villa out at the last 16. Back in the league, Villa faltered with a 1-1 draw at Maine Road against Manchester City followed by a 3-0 humbling against Coventry City on Boxing Day, Micky Quinn terrorising Villa's normally resilient defence. Villa ended the year in winning ways, a Dean Saunders penalty enough to see them take the points at home to Arsenal.

January

Backup Goalkeeper Les Sealey was allowed a free transfer and would return to old club Manchester United. The third round of this seasons FA Cup drew Villa at home to Malcolm Allison's Bristol Rovers. Young full back Neil Cox gave Villa a first half lead, but Rovers equalled the tie through Marcus Browning. A replay at Twerton Park to decide Villa's fate. Villa headed to Anfield next and Dean Saunders made it 3 in 2 against his former employers as Liverpool were beat 2-1. Villa turned on the style in a thrilling Sunday afternoon encounter against Middlesbrough, goals from Parker, McGrath, Yorke, Saunders and Teale as Villa won 5-1. Back to the FA Cup and Villa hit three against Bristol Rovers to advance to the next round. They wouldn't have to wait long for that match as 3 days later, Villa faced Wimbledon at home in Round 4. Dwight Yorke's strike after 3 minutes cancelled out by Gary Elkins meant a replay at Selhurst Park. Villa made it four league wins on the bounce, sweeping Dave Bassett's Sheffield United aside with a convincing 3-1 win, but ended the month with a poor performance at the Dell, as Southampton ran out 2-0 victors.

February

A cold night in South London and a 0-0 draw in Villa's replay at Wimbledon. After 120 minutes and nothing to separate the sides, a shootout was needed. A penalty masterclass from all but one. Villa captain Kevin Richardson missing the decisive kick and Villa were out. Back to Villa Park in the league and a 2-0 win against Ipswich Town saw Villa keeping pace with leaders Manchester United, just a point separating the two. A Bobby Bowry goal made it three losses out of four on the road in the league however, Crystal Palace 1-0 winners. Villa would be back in London three days later. A 1-0 win at Chelsea, Houghton with the lone goal. Everton at home next and goals for two of Villa's right backs, Neil Cox, and Earl Barrett, a makeshift central midfielder for the day, Villa the victors 2-1. Dwight Yorke was struggling to replicate his top scoring form from last season but did get his 5th of the campaign against Wimbledon in a 1-0 win.

March

Villa would open March with back-to-back draws. First, Tottenham Hotspur came to Villa Park but the game was ultimately a tame goalless tie. Next, Villa headed to Ron Atkinson's old stomping ground Old Trafford, and a thrilling encounter between the Premier League's top two sides. United's Welsh powerhouse Mark Hughes equalised - but that was only after a wonderful long range strike from Villa's Irish left-back Steve Staunton, who opened with the goal three minutes before. Nothing to separate the two sides. Back to Villa Park, and a brace for Dwight Yorke gave Villa the points at home to Trevor Francis's Sheffield Wednesday, but Villa would end the month with a loss on the road to Norwich City, defender John Polston with the only goal of the game.

April

A goal from Paul McGrath gave Villa the points at the City Ground in a well-fought 1-0 win, but Villa failed to find a way through Coventry at Villa Park, drawing the tie 0-0. Tony Daley hit the winner at Highbury against Arsenal, and Villa headed into the final four games of the season still just a point off Manchester United. A 3-1 win at home to Manchester City kept United looking over their shoulder, and Villa headed to Ewood Park in high spirits. However, Blackburn hit Villa for three, and United beat Palace, leaving a 4 point gap, with 6 to play for.

May

Relegation placed Oldham came to Villa Park at the start of May, and Villa were expected to win extending the challenge back to Manchester United, who were to face Blackburn on the Monday night. However, Oldham were in a fight of their own, and a goal from midfielder Nick Henry gave Oldham the 1-0 win, taking their survival battle to the final day and crowning United the inaugural Premier League Champions. Villa would round off the season at Loftus Road, losing 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers. Aston Villa would finish the season in 2nd place, 10 points off United, but qualification for next seasons UEFA Cup assured.

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Transfers

Transferred in

DatePosPlayerFromFee
1 July 1992 CF Flag of Scotland.svg Frank McAvennie West Ham United Free transfer
28 July 1992 RM Flag of Ireland.svg Ray Houghton Liverpool £900,000
10 September 1992 CF Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dean Saunders Liverpool £2,300,000
21 September 1992 LM Flag of Ireland.svg Gareth Farrelly Flag of Ireland.svg Home Farm £30,000
£3,230,000

  Record

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerFromLoan End
1 January 1993 CM Flag of Denmark.svg Henrik Larsen Pisa 31 May 1993

Transferred out

DatePosPlayerToFee
1 July 1992 RW Nigel Callaghan Retired—
1 July 1992 CB Flag of Denmark.svg Kent Nielsen Flag of Denmark.svg AGF Free transfer
7 July 1992 CF Ian Olney Oldham Athletic £700,000
9 September 1992 CF Flag of Scotland.svg Frank McAvennie Ulster Banner.svg Cliftonville Free transfer
6 January 1993 GK Les Sealey Manchester United Free transfer
£700,000

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerToLoan End
2 October 1992 GK Les Sealey Birmingham City 5 January 1993
31 October 1992 CF Martin Carruthers Hull City 31 January 1993
8 November 1992 CM Lee Williams Shrewsbury Town 31 May 1993
25 January 1993 CM David Farrell Scunthorpe United 25 February 1993

Overall transfer activity

Squad

#PosNameNatPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Signed fromDate signedFeeAppsGls
Goalkeepers
-GK Nigel Spink Flag of England.svg Chelmsford 8 August 1958 (aged 33) Chelmsford City 4 January 1977£4,0003810
-GK Mark Bosnich Flag of Australia (converted).svg Liverpool 13 January 1972 (aged 20) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Croatia 28 February 1992Free transfer10
-GK Les Sealey Flag of England.svg Bethnal Green 29 September 1957 (aged 34) Manchester United 19 July 1991Free transfer220
-GK Michael Oakes Flag of England.svg Northwich 30 October 1973 (aged 18) Academy 1 July 1991—00
Defenders
-RB Earl Barrett Flag of England.svg Rochdale 28 April 1967 (aged 25) Oldham Athletic 25 February 1992£1,700,000130
-LB Steve Staunton Flag of Ireland.svg Dundalk 19 January 1969 (aged 23) Liverpool 7 August 1991£1,100,000434
-CB Paul McGrath Flag of Ireland.svg Flag of England.svg Greenford 4 December 1959 (aged 32) Manchester United 3 August 1989£400,0001252
-CB Shaun Teale Flag of England.svg Southport 10 March 1964 (aged 28) Bournemouth 25 July 1991£300,000491
-CB Neil Cox Flag of England.svg Scunthorpe 8 October 1971 (aged 20) Scunthorpe United 12 February 1991£400,00070
-LB Bryan Small Flag of England.svg Birmingham 15 November 1971 (aged 20) Academy 1 July 1990—110
-CB Ugo Ehiogu Flag of England.svg Hackney 3 November 1972 (aged 19) West Bromwich Albion 12 July 1991£40,00090
-RB Dariusz Kubicki Flag of Poland.svg Kożuchów 6 June 1963 (aged 29) Flag of Poland.svg Legia Warsaw 28 August 1991£200,000290
Midfielders
-CM Kevin Richardson (c) Flag of England.svg Newcastle upon Tyne 4 December 1962 (aged 29) Flag of Spain.svg Real Sociedad 6 August 1991£450,000490
-CM Ray Houghton Flag of Ireland.svg Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow 9 January 1962 (aged 30) Liverpool 28 July 1992£900,000--
-CM Garry Parker Flag of England.svg Oxford 7 September 1965 (aged 26) Nottingham Forest 29 November 1991£650,000302
-AM Stefan Beinlich Flag of Germany.svg East Berlin 13 January 1972 (aged 20) Flag of Germany.svg Bergmann-Borsig 1 October 1991£100,00020
-AM Matthias Breitkreutz Flag of Germany.svg Crivitz 12 May 1971 (aged 21) Flag of Germany.svg Bergmann-Borsig 1 October 1991£100,00080
-CM David Farrell Flag of England.svg Birmingham 11 November 1971 (aged 20) Redditch United 6 January 1992£45,00000
-CM Mark Blake Flag of England.svg Birmingham 16 September 1970 (aged 21) Academy 1 July 1989—303
-AM Henrik Larsen Flag of Denmark.svg Kongens Lyngby 7 May 1966 (aged 26) Flag of Italy.svg Pisa 1 January 1993Loan--
Forwards
-CF Dean Saunders Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Swansea 21 June 1964 (aged 28) Liverpool 10 September 1992£2,300,000--
-CF Dwight Yorke Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Canaan 3 November 1971 (aged 20) Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Signal Hill19 December 1989£120,0005419
-CF Dalian Atkinson Flag of England.svg Shrewsbury 21 March 1968 (aged 24) Flag of Spain.svg Real Sociedad 11 July 1991£1,600,000161
-LW Steve Froggatt Flag of England.svg Lincoln 5 March 1973 (aged 19) Academy 1 July 1991—161
-CF Cyrille Regis Flag of England.svg Flag of France.svg Maripasoula 9 February 1958 (aged 34) Coventry City 2 July 1991Free transfer4611
-RW Tony Daley Flag of England.svg Birmingham 18 October 1967 (aged 24) Academy 1 January 1986—22432
-CF Frank McAvennie Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow 22 November 1959 (aged 32) West Ham United 1 July 1992Free transfer--
-CF Martin Carruthers Flag of England.svg Nottingham 7 August 1972 (aged 19) Academy 1 July 1990—00

Note: Stats and ages are correct as of July 1, 1992.

Results

Premier League

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Manchester United (C)42241266731+3684Qualification for the Champions League first round
2 Aston Villa 422111105740+1774Qualification for the UEFA Cup first round [lower-alpha 1]
3 Norwich City 42219126165−472
4 Blackburn Rovers 422011116846+2271
5 Queens Park Rangers 421712136355+863
Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ↑ Since League Cup winners Arsenal had qualified for the UEFA Cup Winners Cup by also winning the FA Cup, the UEFA Cup berth for the League Cup reverted to the league and was awarded to Norwich City. England was considered for an extra slot for the UEFA Cup after the 1993 Polish football scandal, but another one was given to Scotland, and it was thought excessive to give both two slots to Great Britain, and the extra place was awarded to Hungary.

Results by round

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142
VenueAHHAAHHAHAAHAHHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHHHHAHAAHAHAHA
ResultDDDLWLWDWWWDDWWDLWWDLWWWWLWLWWWDDWLWDWWLLL
Position8141418151510107654644443224311232211112211222222
Source: Premier League
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed

Matches

15 August 1992 (1992-08-15)1 Ipswich Town 1–1 Aston Villa Ipswich
15:00 Johnson Soccerball shade.svg31' Report Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg84'Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 16,818
Referee: Alf Buksh
19 August 1992 (1992-08-19)2 Aston Villa 1–1 Leeds United Birmingham
20:00 Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg77' Report Speed Soccerball shade.svg84'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 29,151
Referee: Keith Hackett
22 August 1992 (1992-08-22)3 Aston Villa 1–1 Southampton Birmingham
15:00 Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg64' Report Adams Soccerball shade.svg79'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 17,894
Referee: Kelvin Morton
25 August 1992 (1992-08-25)4 Everton 1–0 Aston Villa Liverpool
19:30 Johnston Soccerball shade.svg88' Report Stadium: Goodison Park
Attendance: 22,372
Referee: Martin Bodenham
29 August 1992 (1992-08-29)5 Sheffield United 0-2 Aston Villa Sheffield
15:00 Report Parker Soccerball shade.svg2'Soccerball shade.svg86'Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 18,733
Referee: Roger Milford
2 September 1992 (1992-09-02)6 Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea Birmingham
19:45 Richardson Soccerball shade.svg30' Report Fleck Soccerball shade.svg40'
Newton Soccerball shade.svg42'
Wise Soccerball shade.svg57'		Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 19,125
Referee: Peter Foakes
5 September 1992 (1992-09-05)7 Aston Villa 3-0 Crystal Palace Birmingham
15:00 Yorke Soccerball shade.svg18'
Staunton Soccerball shade.svg42'
Froggatt Soccerball shade.svg72'		 Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 17,120
Referee: Ken Redfern
13 September 1992 (1992-09-13)8 Leeds United 1-1 Aston Villa Leeds
16:00 Hodge Soccerball shade.svg85' Report Parker Soccerball shade.svg19'Stadium: Elland Road
Attendance: 27,817
Referee: Joe Worrall
19 September 1992 (1992-09-19)9 Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool Birmingham
15:00 Saunders Soccerball shade.svg44'Soccerball shade.svg66'
Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg54'
Parker Soccerball shade.svg78'		 Report Walters Soccerball shade.svg43'
Rosenthal Soccerball shade.svg84'		Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 37,863
Referee: Philip Don
26 September 1992 (1992-09-26)10 Middlesbrough 2-3 Aston Villa Middlesbrough
15:00 Slaven Soccerball shade.svg62'
McGrath Soccerball shade.svg86' (o.g.)		 Report Saunders Soccerball shade.svg22'Soccerball shade.svg74'
Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg71'		Stadium: Ayresome Park
Attendance: 20,905
Referee: David Elleray
3 October 1992 (1992-10-03)11 Wimbledon 2-3 Aston Villa London
15:00 Newhouse Soccerball shade.svg34'
Clarke Soccerball shade.svg90'		 Report Saunders Soccerball shade.svg5'Soccerball shade.svg29'
Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg77'		Stadium: Selhurst Park
Attendance: 6,849
Referee: Stephen Lodge
19 October 1992 (1992-10-19)12 Aston Villa 0-0 Blackburn Rovers Birmingham
19:45 Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 30,398
Referee: Howard King
24 October 1992 (1992-10-24)13 Oldham Athletic 1-1 Aston Villa Oldham
15:00 Olney Soccerball shade.svg19' Report Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg81'Stadium: Boundary Park
Attendance: 13,457
Referee: Rodger Gifford
1 November 1992 (1992-11-01)14 Aston Villa 2-0 Queens Park Rangers Birmingham
15:00 Saunders Soccerball shade.svg43'
Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg79'		 Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 20,140
Referee: Mike Peck
7 November 1992 (1992-11-07)15 Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester United Birmingham
15:00 Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg12' Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 39,063
Referee: David Elleray
21 November 1992 (1992-11-21)16 Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Aston Villa London
15:00 Report Stadium: White Hart Lane
Attendance: 32,852
Referee: Jim Borrett
28 November 1992 (1992-11-28)17 Aston Villa 2-3 Norwich City Birmingham
15:00 Houghton Soccerball shade.svg45'
Parker Soccerball shade.svg46'		 Report Phillips Soccerball shade.svg17'
Beckford Soccerball shade.svg30'
Sutch Soccerball shade.svg49'		Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 28,837
Referee: Alf Buksh
5 December 1992 (1992-12-05)18 Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Aston Villa Sheffield
15:00 Bright Soccerball shade.svg26' Report Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg19'Soccerball shade.svg67'Stadium: Hillsborough
Attendance: 29,964
Referee: Robbie Hart
12 December 1992 (1992-12-12)19 Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest Birmingham
15:00 Regis Soccerball shade.svg33'
McGrath Soccerball shade.svg47'		 Report Keane Soccerball shade.svg9'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 29,015
Referee: Joe Worrall
19 December 1992 (1992-12-19)20 Manchester City 1-1 Aston Villa Manchester
15:00 Flitcroft Soccerball shade.svg58' Report Parker Soccerball shade.svg34'Stadium: Maine Road
Attendance: 23,525
Referee: Ray Bigger
26 December 1992 (1992-12-26)21 Coventry City 3-0 Aston Villa Coventry
12:00 Quinn Soccerball shade.svg52'Soccerball shade.svg55'
Rosario Soccerball shade.svg59'		 Report Stadium: Highfield Road
Attendance: 24,245
Referee: Roger Dilkes
28 December 1992 (1992-12-28)22 Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal Birmingham
19:30 Saunders Soccerball shade.svg45' (pen) Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 35,170
Referee: Martin Bodenham
9 January 1993 (1993-01-09)23 Liverpool 1-2 Aston Villa Liverpool
15:00 Barnes Soccerball shade.svg42' Report Parker Soccerball shade.svg54'
Saunders Soccerball shade.svg64'		Stadium: Anfield
Attendance: 40,826
Referee: Keith Hackett
17 January 1993 (1993-01-17)24 Aston Villa 5-1 Middlesbrough Birmingham
16:00 Parker Soccerball shade.svg26'
McGrath Soccerball shade.svg32'
Yorke Soccerball shade.svg44'
Saunders Soccerball shade.svg58'
Teale Soccerball shade.svg68'		 Report Hignett Soccerball shade.svg82'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 19,997
Referee: Keith Cooper
27 January 1993 (1993-01-27)25 Aston Villa 3-1 Sheffield United Birmingham
19:45 McGrath Soccerball shade.svg54'
Saunders Soccerball shade.svg58'
Richardson Soccerball shade.svg89'		 Report Deane Soccerball shade.svg74'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 20,266
Referee: Keith Burge
30 January 1993 (1993-01-30)26 Southampton 2-0 Aston Villa Southampton
15:00 Banger Soccerball shade.svg39'
Dowie Soccerball shade.svg63'		 Report Stadium: The Dell
Attendance: 19,087
Referee: Kevin Wright
6 February 1993 (1993-02-06)27 Aston Villa 2-0 Ipswich Town Birmingham
15:00 Yorke Soccerball shade.svg32'
Saunders Soccerball shade.svg42'		 Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 25,395
Referee: Paul Durkin
10 February 1993 (1993-02-10)28 Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa London
20:00 Bowry Soccerball shade.svg9' Report Stadium: Selhurst Park
Attendance: 12,270
Referee: Ken Redfern
13 February 1993 (1993-02-13)29 Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa London
15:00 Report Houghton Soccerball shade.svg22'Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 20,081
Referee: Mike Peck
20 February 1993 (1993-02-20)30 Aston Villa 2-1 Everton Birmingham
15:00 Cox Soccerball shade.svg12'
Barrett Soccerball shade.svg18'		 Report Beardsley Soccerball shade.svg24' (pen)Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 32,931
Referee: Paul Ward
27 February 1993 (1993-02-27)31 Aston Villa 1-0 Wimbledon Birmingham
15:00 Yorke Soccerball shade.svg79' Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 34,496
Referee: Stephen Lodge
10 March 1993 (1993-03-10)32 Aston Villa 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur Birmingham
19:45 Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 37,727
Referee: Keith Hackett
14 March 1993 (1993-03-14)33 Manchester United 1-1 Aston Villa Greater Manchester
13:00 Hughes Soccerball shade.svg57' Report Staunton Soccerball shade.svg63'Stadium: Old Trafford
Attendance: 36,163
Referee: Allan Gunn
20 March 1993 (1993-03-20)34 Aston Villa 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday Birmingham
15:00 Yorke Soccerball shade.svg2'Soccerball shade.svg56' Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 38,024
Referee: Roger Milford
24 March 1993 (1993-03-24)35 Norwich City 1-0 Aston Villa Norwich
19:45 Polston Soccerball shade.svg81' Report Stadium: Carrow Road
Attendance: 19,528
Referee: Robbie Hart
4 April 1993 (1993-04-04)36 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Aston Villa West Bridgford
15:00 Report McGrath Soccerball shade.svg63'Stadium: City Ground
Attendance: 26,742
Referee: Keith Burge
10 April 1993 (1993-04-10)37 Aston Villa 0-0 Coventry City Birmingham
15:00 Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 38,543
Referee: Allan Gunn
12 April 1993 (1993-04-12)38 Arsenal 0-1 Aston Villa London
15:00 Report Daley Soccerball shade.svg68'Stadium: Highbury
Attendance: 27,123
Referee: Gerald Ashby
18 April 1993 (1993-04-18)39 Aston Villa 3-1 Manchester City Birmingham
14:30 Saunders Soccerball shade.svg47'
Parker Soccerball shade.svg67' (pen)
Houghton Soccerball shade.svg89'		 Report Quinn Soccerball shade.svg34'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 33,108
Referee: Philip Don
21 April 1993 (1993-04-21)40 Blackburn Rovers 3-0 Aston Villa Blackburn
19:45 Newell Soccerball shade.svg9'Soccerball shade.svg40'
Gallacher Soccerball shade.svg15'		 Report Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 15,127
Referee: Joe Worrall
2 May 1993 (1993-05-02)41 Aston Villa 0-1 Oldham Athletic Birmingham
16:00 Report Henry Soccerball shade.svg30'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 37,427
Referee: David Allison
9 May 1993 (1993-05-09)42 Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Aston Villa London
14:00 Ferdinand Soccerball shade.svg67'
Allen Soccerball shade.svg78'		 Report Daley Soccerball shade.svg38'Stadium: Loftus Road
Attendance: 18,904
Referee: Paul Durkin

FA Cup

2 January 1993 (1993-01-02)R3 Aston Villa 1-1 Bristol Rovers Birmingham
15:00 N. Cox Soccerball shade.svg38' Report M. Browning Soccerball shade.svg72'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 27,040
Referee: Bob Nixon
20 January 1993 (1993-01-20)R3R Bristol Rovers 0-3 Aston Villa Bristol
20:00 Report D. Saunders Soccerball shade.svg25'Soccerball shade.svg75'
R. Houghton Soccerball shade.svg83'		Stadium: Twerton Park
Attendance: 8,880
Referee: Martin Bodenham
23 January 1993 (1993-01-23)R4 Aston Villa 1-1 Wimbledon Birmingham
15:00 D. Yorke Soccerball shade.svg3' Report G. Elkins Soccerball shade.svg35'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 21,088
Referee: Ken Redfern
3 February 1993 (1993-02-03)R4R Wimbledon 0-0
(6-5 p)		 Aston Villa London
20:00 Report Stadium: Selhurst Park
Attendance: 8,048
Referee: Ken Redfern
Penalties

League Cup

23 September 1992 (1992-09-23)R2 L1 Oxford United 1-2 Aston Villa Oxford
19:45 J. Beauchamp Soccerball shade.svg89' Report P. McGrath Soccerball shade.svg52'
S. Teale Soccerball shade.svg72'		Stadium: Manor Ground
Attendance: 8,837
Referee: Roger Wiseman
7 October 1992 (1992-10-07)R2 L2 Aston Villa 2-1
(4–2 agg.)		 Oxford United Birmingham
19:45 D. Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg11'
K. Richardson Soccerball shade.svg90'		 Report N. Cusack Soccerball shade.svg88'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 19,808
Referee: Bob Nixon
28 October 1992 (1992-10-28)R3 Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester United Birmingham
19:45 D. Saunders Soccerball shade.svg75' Report Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 35,964
Referee: Philip Don
2 December 1992 (1992-12-02)R4 Aston Villa 2-2 Ipswich Town Birmingham
19:45 D. Saunders Soccerball shade.svg65'
D. Atkinson Soccerball shade.svg77'		 Report C. Kiwomya Soccerball shade.svg74'Soccerball shade.svg83'Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 21,545
Referee: John Martin
15 December 1992 (1992-12-15)R4R Ipswich Town 1-0 Aston Villa Ipswich
19:45 C. Kiwomya Soccerball shade.svg57' Report Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 19,196
Referee: Mike James

Statistics

Total

#PosNatPlayerSqdAppFXISubUnuGlsAstO.G.C.S.Yellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgSub on.svgSub off.svg Stopwatch.svg
-GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Bosnich 311818-13---11-----1650'
-GK Flag of England.svg Michael Oakes 5---5----------
-GK Flag of England.svg Les Sealey 11---11----------
-GK Flag of England.svg Nigel Spink 483333-15-1-10-----2970'
-RB Flag of England.svg Earl Barrett 515151--12--3----4620'
-CB Flag of England.svg Neil Cox 2920911922--1--11-1019'
-CB Flag of England.svg Ugo Ehiogu 115236-1-----31220'
-RB Flag of Poland.svg Dariusz Kubicki 311-2---------90'
-CB Flag of Ireland.svg Paul McGrath 505050--521-2---14522'
-LB Flag of England.svg Bryan Small 22151147-1-----421043'
-LB Flag of Ireland.svg Steve Staunton 515151--29--2---24536'
-CB Flag of England.svg Shaun Teale 474747--2---7---14241'
-AM Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Beinlich 117182-------6-178'
-CM Flag of England.svg Mark Blake 21-11-------1-2'
-AM Flag of Germany.svg Matthias Breitkreutz 64222-------22196'
-CM Flag of England.svg David Farrell 32111-------1174'
-CM Flag of Ireland.svg Ray Houghton 484848--48--1---24334'
-AM Flag of Denmark.svg Henrik Larsen ---------------
-CM Flag of England.svg Garry Parker 464646--91------134023'
-CM Flag of England.svg Kevin Richardson 515151--33--4---14584'
-CF Flag of England.svg Dalian Atkinson 323232--133--1---52770'
-CF Flag of England.svg Martin Carruthers 11-1--------1-11'
-RW Flag of England.svg Tony Daley 131385-2------52783'
-LW Flag of England.svg Steve Froggatt 2121192-15--1--281590'
-CF Flag of Scotland.svg Frank McAvennie 43-31-1-----3-84'
-CF Flag of England.svg Cyrille Regis 211789413-----94734'
-CF Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dean Saunders 444444--163--2----3990'
-CF Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Dwight Yorke 4235287775-----7102556'

Premier League

#PosNatPlayerSqdAppFXISubUnuGlsAstO.G.C.S.Yellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgSub on.svgSub off.svg Stopwatch.svg
-GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Bosnich 291717-12---8-----1530'
-GK Flag of England.svg Michael Oakes 5---5----------
-GK Flag of England.svg Les Sealey 10---10----------
-GK Flag of England.svg Nigel Spink 402525-15-1-7-----2250'
-RB Flag of England.svg Earl Barrett 424242--12--3----3780'
-CB Flag of England.svg Neil Cox 231569811--1--9-633'
-CB Flag of England.svg Ugo Ehiogu 104136-1-----31130'
-RB Flag of Poland.svg Dariusz Kubicki 2---2----------
-CB Flag of Ireland.svg Paul McGrath 424242--421-1---13772'
-LB Flag of England.svg Bryan Small 20141046-1-----42953'
-LB Flag of Ireland.svg Steve Staunton 424242--28--2---13769'
-CB Flag of England.svg Shaun Teale 393939--1---7---13491'
-AM Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Beinlich 97162-------6-178'
-CM Flag of England.svg Mark Blake 11-1--------1-2'
-AM Flag of Germany.svg Matthias Breitkreutz 53212-------12177'
-CM Flag of England.svg David Farrell 2211--------1174'
-CM Flag of Ireland.svg Ray Houghton 393939--37--1---13500'
-AM Flag of Denmark.svg Henrik Larsen ---------------
-CM Flag of England.svg Garry Parker 373737--91------103221'
-CM Flag of England.svg Kevin Richardson 424242--21--4---13744'
-CF Flag of England.svg Dalian Atkinson 282828--114--1---42417'
-CF Flag of England.svg Martin Carruthers 11-1--------1-11'
-RW Flag of England.svg Tony Daley 131385-2------52783'
-LW Flag of England.svg Steve Froggatt 1717161-15--1--181314'
-CF Flag of Scotland.svg Frank McAvennie 43-31-1-----3-84'
-CF Flag of England.svg Cyrille Regis 161376313-----63696'
-CF Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dean Saunders 353535--132--2----3150'
-CF Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Dwight Yorke 3427225763-----581921'

F.A. Cup

#PosNatPlayerSqdAppFXISubUnuGlsAstO.G.C.S.Yellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgSub on.svgSub off.svg Stopwatch.svg
-GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Bosnich 111-----1-----120'
-GK Flag of England.svg Michael Oakes ---------------
-GK Flag of England.svg Les Sealey ---------------
-GK Flag of England.svg Nigel Spink 333-----1-----270'
-RB Flag of England.svg Earl Barrett 444-----------390'
-CB Flag of England.svg Neil Cox 4321111-----1-283'
-CB Flag of England.svg Ugo Ehiogu ---------------
-RB Flag of Poland.svg Dariusz Kubicki ---------------
-CB Flag of Ireland.svg Paul McGrath 444-----------390'
-LB Flag of England.svg Bryan Small ---------------
-LB Flag of Ireland.svg Steve Staunton 444---1------1317'
-CB Flag of England.svg Shaun Teale 444-----------390'
-AM Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Beinlich 2---2----------
-CM Flag of England.svg Mark Blake ---------------
-AM Flag of Germany.svg Matthias Breitkreutz ---------------
-CM Flag of England.svg David Farrell ---------------
-CM Flag of Ireland.svg Ray Houghton 444--11-------390'
-AM Flag of Denmark.svg Henrik Larsen ---------------
-CM Flag of England.svg Garry Parker 444----------1384'
-CM Flag of England.svg Kevin Richardson 444-----------390'
-CF Flag of England.svg Dalian Atkinson ---------------
-CF Flag of England.svg Martin Carruthers ---------------
-RW Flag of England.svg Tony Daley ---------------
-LW Flag of England.svg Steve Froggatt 3321--------1-186'
-CF Flag of Scotland.svg Frank McAvennie ---------------
-CF Flag of England.svg Cyrille Regis 32-21-------2-17'
-CF Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dean Saunders 444--2--------390'
-CF Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Dwight Yorke 444--12------2373'

League Cup

#PosNatPlayerSqdAppFXISubUnuGlsAstO.G.C.S.Yellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgSub on.svgSub off.svg Stopwatch.svg
-GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Bosnich 1---1----------
-GK Flag of England.svg Michael Oakes ---------------
-GK Flag of England.svg Les Sealey 1---1----------
-GK Flag of England.svg Nigel Spink 555-----1-----450'
-RB Flag of England.svg Earl Barrett 555-----------450'
-CB Flag of England.svg Neil Cox 2211--------1-103'
-CB Flag of England.svg Ugo Ehiogu 111-----------90'
-RB Flag of Poland.svg Dariusz Kubicki 111-----------90'
-CB Flag of Ireland.svg Paul McGrath 444--1---1----360'
-LB Flag of England.svg Bryan Small 211-1---------90'
-LB Flag of Ireland.svg Steve Staunton 555-----------450'
-CB Flag of England.svg Shaun Teale 444--1--------360'
-AM Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Beinlich ---------------
-CM Flag of England.svg Mark Blake 1---1----------
-AM Flag of Germany.svg Matthias Breitkreutz 11-1--------1-19'
-CM Flag of England.svg David Farrell 1---1----------
-CM Flag of Ireland.svg Ray Houghton 555----------1444'
-AM Flag of Denmark.svg Henrik Larsen ---------------
-CM Flag of England.svg Garry Parker 555----------2418'
-CM Flag of England.svg Kevin Richardson 555--12-------450'
-CF Flag of England.svg Dalian Atkinson 444--21------1353'
-CF Flag of England.svg Martin Carruthers ---------------
-RW Flag of England.svg Tony Daley ---------------
-LW Flag of England.svg Steve Froggatt 111-----------90'
-CF Flag of Scotland.svg Frank McAvennie ---------------
-CF Flag of England.svg Cyrille Regis 2211--------1121'
-CF Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dean Saunders 555--11-------450'
-CF Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Dwight Yorke 4422--------2-262'

Goals Involvements

Rank#NatPlayerPosAppsGoal Inv.Premier LeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal
GoalsAssistsGoalsAssistsGoalsAssistsGoalsAssists
1- Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dean Saunders CF 44181302021171
2- Flag of England.svg Dalian Atkinson CF 32151110021132
3- Flag of England.svg Garry Parker CM 461091000091
4- Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Dwight Yorke CF 35960120072
5- Flag of Ireland.svg Ray Houghton CM 48732110043
6- Flag of Ireland.svg Paul McGrath CB 50540001050
7- Flag of England.svg Kevin Richardson CM 51520001232
8- Flag of England.svg Cyrille Regis CF 17413000013
9- Flag of Ireland.svg Steve Staunton LB 51320010021
10- Flag of England.svg Neil Cox RB 20310110021
11- Flag of England.svg Tony Daley RW 13220000020
12- Flag of England.svg Shaun Teale CB 47210001020
13- Flag of England.svg Steve Froggatt LW 21211000011
14- Flag of England.svg Earl Barrett RB 51110000010
15- Flag of England.svg Bryan Small LB 15101000001
16- Flag of Scotland.svg Frank McAvennie CF 3101000001

Clean Sheets

Rank#NatPlayerAppsConcededClean SheetsPremier LeagueFA CupLeague Cup
ConCSConCSConCS
1- Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Bosnich 18101010100100
2- Flag of England.svg Nigel Spink 333492782151

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History.
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