The 1947–48 English football season was Aston Villa's 49th season in The Football League, Villa played the 1947–48 English football season in the Football League First Division, the top-tier of English football. Arsenal finally matched Villa's record of six top division titles in 1948.
There were debut appearances for Keith Jones (185), Albert J Brown (30), Albert Vinall (11) and Harry Chapman (6). "Sailor" Brown arrived from Forest in October 1947 for a fee of £10,000, After making 30 appearances and scoring nine goals, he was appointed as Gorleston player-manager in August 1948. In later life Brown did scouting for Villa.
A brace by Trevor Ford (120) gave Villa a 2–0 victory over Brentford at Griffin Park. It would be the 2023–24 season before Villa would record their next win away to Brentford. Table
Matches
Source: avfchistory.co.uk
FA Cup
Third round
The 44 First and Second Division clubs entered the competition at this stage, along with Rotherham United, Queens Park Rangers and Swansea Town.
The matches were scheduled for Saturday, 10 January 1948. Two matches were drawn and went to replays on the following Saturday.
Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate9Aston Villa4–6Manchester United10 January 1948
See also List of Aston Villa F.C. records and statistics
References
External links
Aston Villa News – Sky Sports
Aston Villa results and records at statto.com