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Aston Villa played the 1931–32 English football season in the Football League First Division. Billy Smith remained trophy-less going into his sixth season.[1]
Aston Villa had ended the previous season with nine consecutive home wins. On 29 August, the first day of the season, Villa beat Leicester 3–2 at home.[2] This was followed by home wins against Grimsby,[3] West Ham[4] and Bolton.[5] In the Second City Derby Villa won 3–2 at home and drew 1–1 away.[6] With a full programme of New Year fixtures across all four divisions, The Times highlighted in particular Aston Villa's clash with high-flying Newcastle United. Villa had recently beaten Newcastle 3–0.[7]
There were debuts for Dai Astley, Danny Blair, Harry Morton, George H Stephenson, Billy Simpson and Tommy Moore.[8]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sheffield Wednesday | 42 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 96 | 82 | 1.171 | 50 |
| 4 | Huddersfield Town | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 80 | 63 | 1.270 | 48 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 104 | 72 | 1.444 | 46 |
| 6 | West Bromwich Albion | 42 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 77 | 55 | 1.400 | 46 |
| 7 | Sheffield United | 42 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 80 | 75 | 1.067 | 46 |
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