1958–59 Aston Villa F.C. season

Aston Villa
1958–59 season
ManagerEric Houghton
Joe Mercer
StadiumVilla Park
First Division21st
FA CupSemi finals
Second City Derby
25--17--21

The 1958–59 English football season was Aston Villa's 60th season in The Football League. Villa played in the First Division, the top-tier of English football but were relegated for the second time in their history.

In December 1958, Joe Mercer, wanting to move to another club, resigned and moved to Villa who were bottom of the First Division. Although he led them to the FA Cup semi-finals, they were relegated to the Second Division once again. He moulded a talented young side at Villa and his team became known as the "Mercer Minors".[1]

Local rival "Wolves" achieved the double over Villa, part of a run of seven between 1957 and 1960.[2]

In the second City derby Villa could only manage a draw at home before being defeated at St Andrews.[3]

There were exits for Les Smith, Billy Myerscough, Peter Aldis and Wally Hazelden.

There were debuts for Ron Wylie (196),[4] Gordon Lee (118),[5] Doug Winton (37),[6] John Sharples (13),[7] Ken Barrett (5),[8] Bill Beaton (1),[9] and Jack Willis (1).[10][11]

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts Qualification or relegation
18 Tottenham Hotspur 42 13 10 19 85 95 0.895 36
19 Leicester City 42 11 10 21 67 98 0.684 32
20 Manchester City 42 11 9 22 64 95 0.674 31
21 Aston Villa (R) 42 11 8 23 58 87 0.667 30 Relegation to the Second Division
22 Portsmouth (R) 42 6 9 27 64 112 0.571 21
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(R) Relegated

Matches

DateOpponentVenueResultNotesScorers
23 Aug 1958Birmingham CityVilla Park1–1—Stan Lynn (pen 52') [12]
25 Aug 1958PortsmouthVilla Park3–2—Billy Myerscough (32'), Johnny Dixon (54'), Peter McParland (64') [13]
30 Aug 1958West Ham UnitedUpton Park2–7—Jackie Sewell (79'), Les Smith (88') [14]
3 Sep 1958PortsmouthFratton Park2–5—Gerry Hitchens (2'), Les Smith (81') [15]
6 Sep 1958Nottingham ForestVilla Park2–3—Les Smith (55'), Gerry Hitchens (62') [16]
8 Sep 1958Wolverhampton WanderersVilla Park1–3—Gerry Hitchens (6') [17]
13 Sep 1958ChelseaStamford Bridge1–2—Wally Hazelden (31') [18]
17 Sep 1958Wolverhampton WanderersMolineux0–4—— [19]
20 Sep 1958BlackpoolVilla Park1–1—Billy Myerscough (45') [20]
27 Sep 1958Blackburn RoversEwood Park3–2—Peter McParland (21'), Gerry Hitchens (27'), Les Smith (72') [21]
4 Oct 1958Newcastle UnitedVilla Park2–1—Ken Barrett (35', 53') [22]
11 Oct 1958West Bromwich AlbionVilla Park1–4—Ken Barrett (13') [23]
18 Oct 1958Leeds UnitedElland Road0–0—— [24]
22 Oct 1958ArsenalVilla Park1–2—Peter McParland (39') [25]
25 Oct 1958Bolton WanderersVilla Park2–1—Peter McParland (15'), Stan Lynn (89') [26]
1 Nov 1958Luton TownKenilworth Road1–2—Gerry Hitchens (35') [27]
8 Nov 1958EvertonVilla Park2–4—Jackie Sewell (70'), Gerry Hitchens (74') [28]
15 Nov 1958Leicester CityFilbert Street3–6—Jackie Sewell (1'), Gerry Hitchens (11', 35') [29]
22 Nov 1958Preston North EndVilla Park2–0—Les Smith (pen 24'), Peter McParland (26') [30]
29 Nov 1958BurnleyTurf Moor1–3—Gerry Hitchens (63') [31]
6 Dec 1958Manchester CityVilla Park1–1—Billy Myerscough (78')
13 Dec 1958ArsenalHighbury2–1—Billy Myerscough (43'), Peter McParland (51')
20 Dec 1958Birmingham CitySt Andrew’s1–4—Wally Hazelden (26')
26 Dec 1958Manchester UnitedOld Trafford1–2—Billy Myerscough (36')
27 Dec 1958Manchester UnitedVilla Park0–2——
3 Jan 1959West Ham UnitedVilla Park1–2—Peter McParland (48')
31 Jan 1959ChelseaVilla Park3–1—Billy Myerscough (15'), Stan Lynn (17'), Peter McParland (87')
7 Feb 1959BlackpoolBloomfield Road1–2—Peter McParland (29')
18 Feb 1959Blackburn RoversVilla Park1–0—Jackie Sewell (55')
21 Feb 1959Newcastle UnitedSt James’ Park0–1——
7 Mar 1959Leeds UnitedVilla Park2–1—Jackie Sewell (73'), Gerry Hitchens (90')
18 Mar 1959Bolton WanderersBurnden Park3–1—Gerry Hitchens (27', 33', 80')
21 Mar 1959Luton TownVilla Park3–1—Les Smith (pen 63'), Gerry Hitchens (70', 85')
27 Mar 1959Tottenham HotspurWhite Hart Lane2–3—Peter McParland (27', 77')
28 Mar 1959EvertonGoodison Park1–2—Peter McParland (22')
30 Mar 1959Tottenham HotspurVilla Park1–1—Peter McParland (22')
4 Apr 1959Leicester CityVilla Park1–2—Johnny Dixon (65')
11 Apr 1959Preston North EndDeepdale2–4—Jackie Sewell (26'), Billy Myerscough (44')
18 Apr 1959BurnleyVilla Park0–0——
20 Apr 1959Nottingham ForestCity Ground0–2——
25 Apr 1959Manchester CityMaine Road0–0——
29 Apr 1959West Bromwich AlbionThe Hawthorns1–1—Gerry Hitchens (65')

Source: avfchistory.co.uk

FA Cup

Third round

The 44 First and Second Division clubs entered the competition at this stage. The matches were scheduled for Saturday, 10 January 1959, although six matches were postponed until later dates. Six matches were drawn and went to replays.

Tie no Home team Score Away team Date
6Aston Villa2–1Rotherham United10 January 1959

Fourth round

The matches were scheduled for Saturday, 24 January 1959, with three matches taking place on later dates. Six matches were drawn and went to replays, which were all played in the following midweek match. Worcester City was the last non-league club left in the competition.

Tie no Home team Score Away team Date
11Chelsea1–2Aston Villa24 January 1959

Fifth round

The matches were scheduled for Saturday, 14 February 1959. Four matches went to replays in the following midweek fixture, with two of these requiring a second replay to settle the tie.

Tie no Home team Score Away team Date
4Everton1–4Aston Villa14 February 1959

Sixth round

The four quarter-final ties were scheduled to be played on Saturday, 28 February 1959. Three of the four games went to replays.

Tie no Home team Score Away team Date
3Aston Villa0–0Burnley28 February 1959
ReplayBurnley0–2Aston Villa3 March 1959

Semi finals

The semi-final matches were played on Saturday, 14 March 1959. Nottingham Forest and Luton Town won their matches to meet in the final at Wembley.

Appearances

See also

References

  1. ↑ Clayton, David (2002). Everything under the blue moon: the complete book of Manchester City FC – and more!. Edinburgh: Mainstream publishing. ISBN 1-84018-687-9.
  2. ↑ "Villa snatch win at Wolves with late penalty". BBC Sport.
  3. ↑ "All Aston Villa's Matches". AVFC History. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  4. ↑ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/player/ron-wylie
  5. ↑ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/player/gordon-lee
  6. ↑ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/player/doug-winton
  7. ↑ "John Sharples Aston Villa Full Back". AVFC History.
  8. ↑ "Ken Barrett Aston Villa Winger". AVFC History.
  9. ↑ "Bill Beaton Aston Villa Goalkeeper". AVFC History.
  10. ↑ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/player/jack-willis
  11. ↑ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  12. ↑ "🟨 23 Aug 1958, Villa 1-1 Birmingham, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  13. ↑ "🟩 25 Aug 1958, Villa 3-2 Portsmouth, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  14. ↑ "🟥 30 Aug 1958, Villa 2-7 West Ham, Upton Park". AVFC History.
  15. ↑ "🟥 3 Sep 1958, Villa 2-5 Portsmouth, Fratton". AVFC History.
  16. ↑ "🟥 6 Sep 1958, Villa 2-3 Forest, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  17. ↑ "🟥 8 Sep 1958, Villa 1-3 Wolves, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  18. ↑ "🟥 13 Sep 1958, Villa 1-2 Chelsea, Stamford Bridge". AVFC History.
  19. ↑ "🟥 17 Sep 1958, Villa 0-4 Wolves, Molineux". AVFC History.
  20. ↑ "🟨 20 Sep 1958, Villa 1-1 Blackpool, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  21. ↑ "🟩 27 Sep 1958, Villa 3-2 Blackburn, Ewood". AVFC History.
  22. ↑ "🟩 4 Oct 1958, Villa 2-1 Newcastle, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  23. ↑ "🟥 11 Oct 1958, Villa 1-4 Albion, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  24. ↑ "🟨 18 Oct 1958, Villa 0-0 Leeds, Elland Road". AVFC History.
  25. ↑ "🟥 22 Oct 1958, Villa 1-2 Arsenal, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  26. ↑ "🟩 25 Oct 1958, Villa 2-1 Bolton, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  27. ↑ "🟥 1 Nov 1958, Villa 1-2 Luton, Kenilworth Road". AVFC History.
  28. ↑ "🟥 8 Nov 1958, Villa 2-4 Everton, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  29. ↑ "🟥 15 Nov 1958, Villa 3-6 Leicester, Filbert Street". AVFC History.
  30. ↑ "🟩 22 Nov 1958, Villa 2-0 Preston, Villa Park". AVFC History.
  31. ↑ "🟥 29 Nov 1958, Villa 1-3 Burnley, Turf Moor". AVFC History.
  32. ↑ AVFC History: 1958–59 season Archived 22 June 2021 at the Wayback Machine
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