The 1977–78 English football season was Aston Villa's 2nd season in Europe and 79th season in the Football League, their third consecutive season in the top division.
Villa reached the quarter-final of the UEFA Cup where they went out 4–3 on aggregate against Barcelona. In the domestic league, however, they struggled, and Saunders started rebuilding the team.
There were debut appearances for Jimmy Rimmer (229), Ken McNaught, John Gregory, Tommy Craig, David Evans and Allan Evans.
Villa lost both games in the Second City derby.
UEFA Cup
Aston Villa qualifiled following their 4th place finish in the previous season.
First round
Second round
Third round
Quarter-finals
League table
Matches
Source: avfchistory.co.uk
FA Cup
Teams from the Football League First and Second Divisions entered in the Third round. The third round of games in the FA Cup were played on 6–7 January 1978. Replays were mainly played over 9–11 January but some occurred on 16 January instead.
Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate12Everton4–1Aston Villa7 January 1978
League Cup
Second round Home teamScoreAway teamDate Exeter City 1–3 Aston Villa 31 August 1977 Last 32 Home teamScoreAway teamDate Aston Villa 1–0 Queens Park Rangers 26 October 1977 Last 16 Home teamScoreAway teamDate Nottingham Forest 4–2 Aston Villa 29 November 1977
Squad All Aston Villa players: 1978
References
External links AVFC History: 1977–78