Match detail: Aston Villa v Chelsea - 31/01/1959

Match detail: Aston Villa v Chelsea

Match Date: Saturday, 31st Jan 1959 at 15:00
Competition: League - Football League Division 1
Opponent: Aston Villa
Venue: Villa Park
Attendance: 33,360
Half Time: 2 - 1
Result: Lost 3 - 1
Referee: E Crawford (Doncaster)

Team: Micky Block Peter Brabrook Stan Crowther Derek Gibbs Jimmy Greaves Cliff Huxford Reg Matthews (GK) Mel Scott Peter Sillett (C) John Sillett Ron Tindall

Chelsea Goal Scorers: Jimmy Greaves (2) Aston Villa Goal Scorers: Bill Myerscough (15) Stan Lynn (17) Peter McParland (88)