Villa Park Saturday, February 12th, 1972   Third Division Attendance: 48,110       Aston Villa 2-1 AFC Bournemouth
1971 /72

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First ever match. Record 3rd division attendance at the time. Stood at the front of the old uncovered Witton end terrace. Match was on MOTD which was very rare for a third division game at the time to be shown. Went with my dad and a lad from our road Peter Ingram Bournemouth scored first Ted MacDougal header and led 1 0 at h/t. Villa scored twice after the break Vowden and Lochead to win the game. Atmosphere fantastic and to see a packed Holte end holding scarves up was a sight to behold and always remembered.