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Who was appointed Aston Villa manager in 1968?
Answer: Tommy Docherty. Tommy Docherty was appointed Aston Villa manager in 1968 and stayed until 1970. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Approximately what was the transfer fee in pounds sterling for Diego Carlos, Aston Villa's largest incoming transfer of 2022-23?
Answer: £26.9m. The approximate sterling equivalent was £26.9m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 1 July 2022. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
How many goals did Aston Villa score in their high-scoring 2025-26 league match away to Brighton & Hove Albion?
Answer: 4. Aston Villa scored 4; the match finished Brighton & Hove Albion 3-4 Aston Villa. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was Aston Villa's lowest home league attendance in 2022-23?
Answer: 39,978. The lowest home league attendance was 39,978, against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who did Aston Villa beat in the 1957 FA Cup final?
Answer: Manchester United. Aston Villa beat Manchester United in the 1957 FA Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was Aston Villa's longest continuous losing run in league matches during 2025-26?
Answer: 3. Their longest continuous losing run was 3 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Who did Aston Villa beat in the 1996 League Cup final?
Answer: Leeds United. Aston Villa beat Leeds United in the 1996 League Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who did Aston Villa play when they recorded their highest home league attendance of 2022-23?
Answer: Brighton & Hove Albion. They played Brighton & Hove Albion; the attendance was 42,212. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
What was the final score in Aston Villa's high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Liverpool?
Answer: Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool. The match finished Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which player made 431 league appearances for Aston Villa between 1900 and 1914?
Answer: Joe Bache. Joe Bache played 431 league games for Aston Villa from 1900 to 1914, scoring 167. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was the score for Aston Villa in their league match away to Newcastle United on 17 October 2026?
Answer: 1-0. Aston Villa played away to Newcastle United on 17 October 2026; the score for Aston Villa was 1-0. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records
Who did Aston Villa beat in the 1977 League Cup final?
Answer: Everton. Aston Villa beat Everton in the 1977 League Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who was Aston Villa's top goalscorer in 2021-22?
Answer: Ollie Watkins. Ollie Watkins scored 11 goals in the tracked competitive matches that season. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who was Aston Villa's most yellow-carded player in 2022-23?
Answer: Ashley Young. Ashley Young had 7 yellow cards in the tracked matches. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
In which season did Aston Villa win the FA Cup?
Answer: 1904-05. Aston Villa won the FA Cup in 1904-05, beating Newcastle United in the final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who was Aston Villa's most yellow-carded player in 2025-26?
Answer: Matty Cash. Matty Cash had 11 yellow cards in the tracked matches. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Which player made 478 league appearances for Aston Villa between 1919 and 1933?
Answer: Billy Walker. Billy Walker played 478 league games for Aston Villa from 1919 to 1933, scoring 214. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many goals in total were scored in Aston Villa's high-scoring 2023-24 league match away to Newcastle United?
Answer: 6. There were 6 goals; the match finished Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Who did Aston Villa play when they recorded their highest home league attendance of 2025-26?
Answer: Manchester United. They played Manchester United; the attendance was 43,157. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Which of these players scored the most league goals for Aston Villa?
Answer: Joe Bache. Joe Bache made 431 league appearances and scored 167 league goals for Aston Villa (1900–1914). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many goals did Aston Villa score in their high-scoring 2023-24 league match away to Newcastle United?
Answer: 1. Aston Villa scored 1; the match finished Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which team knocked Aston Villa out of the FA Cup in 2024-25?
Answer: Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace knocked Aston Villa out; the match finished Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who was appointed Aston Villa manager in 2006?
Answer: Martin O'Neill. Martin O'Neill was appointed Aston Villa manager in 2006 and stayed until 2010. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who did Aston Villa beat in the 1975 League Cup final?
Answer: Norwich City. Aston Villa beat Norwich City in the 1975 League Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who did Aston Villa play when they recorded their highest home league attendance of 2021-22?
Answer: Brentford. They played Brentford; the attendance was 42,045. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
What was the final score in Aston Villa's high-scoring 2025-26 league match away to Brighton & Hove Albion?
Answer: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-4 Aston Villa. The match finished Brighton & Hove Albion 3-4 Aston Villa. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
In which month was Aston Villa's high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Liverpool, which finished Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool?
Answer: May. The match was played in May and finished Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Who did Aston Villa beat in the 1897 FA Cup final?
Answer: Everton. Aston Villa beat Everton in the 1897 FA Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who was appointed Aston Villa manager in 2018?
Answer: Dean Smith. Dean Smith was appointed Aston Villa manager in 2018 and stayed until 2021. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was Aston Villa's longest continuous losing run in league matches during 2024-25?
Answer: 2. Their longest continuous losing run was 2 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
In which month was Aston Villa's high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Nottingham Forest, which finished Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham Forest?
Answer: February. The match was played in February and finished Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham Forest. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
In which season did Aston Villa win the FA Cup?
Answer: 1956-57. Aston Villa won the FA Cup in 1956-57, beating Manchester United in the final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was Aston Villa's lowest home league attendance in 2025-26?
Answer: 39,495. The lowest home league attendance was 39,495, against Brighton & Hove Albion. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who beat Aston Villa in the 1924 FA Cup final?
Answer: Newcastle United. Newcastle United beat Aston Villa in the 1924 FA Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who was appointed Aston Villa manager in 1967?
Answer: Tommy Cummings. Tommy Cummings was appointed Aston Villa manager in 1967 and stayed until 1968. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Which team ended Aston Villa's longest continuous winning league run of 2025-26, a run of 8 matches?
Answer: Arsenal. Arsenal ended that 8-match winning run. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
How many goals did Aston Villa score in their high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Brentford?
Answer: 3. Aston Villa scored 3; the match finished Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was the final score in Aston Villa's high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Brentford?
Answer: Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford. The match finished Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was Aston Villa's lowest home league attendance in 2024-25?
Answer: 37,261. The lowest home league attendance was 37,261, against Tottenham Hotspur. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
When did Aston Villa win the FA Cup for the first time?
Answer: 1886-87. Aston Villa's first FA Cup win came in 1886-87. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who was appointed Aston Villa manager in 1945?
Answer: Alex Massie. Alex Massie was appointed Aston Villa manager in 1945 and stayed until 1950. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was the score for Aston Villa in their league match at home to Brentford on 10 October 2026?
Answer: 2-2. Aston Villa played at home to Brentford on 10 October 2026; the score for Aston Villa was 2-2. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records
In which year did Aston Villa win the League Cup?
Answer: 1994. Aston Villa won the League Cup in 1994, beating Manchester United in the final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Which player made 405 league appearances for Aston Villa between 1920 and 1934?
Answer: Tommy Smart. Tommy Smart played 405 league games for Aston Villa from 1920 to 1934, scoring 8. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who was Aston Villa's top goalscorer in 2022-23?
Answer: Ollie Watkins. Ollie Watkins scored 15 goals in the tracked competitive matches that season. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
In which month was Aston Villa's high-scoring 2023-24 league match away to Newcastle United, which finished Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa?
Answer: August. The match was played in August and finished Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was the score when Aston Villa were knocked out of the UEFA Conference League by Olympiacos in 2023-24, with Aston Villa playing away?
Answer: Olympiacos 2-0 Aston Villa. The match finished Olympiacos 2-0 Aston Villa. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Which of these players made the most league appearances for Aston Villa?
Answer: Tommy Smart. Tommy Smart made 405 league appearances and scored 8 league goals for Aston Villa (1920–1934). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who was Aston Villa's most yellow-carded player in 2024-25?
Answer: Morgan Rogers. Morgan Rogers had 12 yellow cards in the tracked matches. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who did Aston Villa beat at home in the high-scoring 2025-26 league match on 15 May 2026 that Aston Villa won 4-2?
Answer: Liverpool. The opponents were Liverpool; the match finished Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Who was Aston Villa's manager when they won the 1977 League Cup?
Answer: Ron Saunders. Ron Saunders was in charge (1974–1982) when Aston Villa won the 1977 League Cup. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Up to the end of the 2025-26 season, how many times had Aston Villa won the English top-flight title?
Answer: 7. Aston Villa had won it 7 times, most recently in 1980-81. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Which player made 380 league appearances for Aston Villa between 1977 and 1989?
Answer: Allan Evans. Allan Evans played 380 league games for Aston Villa from 1977 to 1989, scoring 51. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How far did Aston Villa get in the UEFA Champions League in 2024-25?
Answer: Quarter-finals. Their last recorded match in that competition was in the Quarter-Finals 2nd leg. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
How many goals in total were scored in Aston Villa's high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Brighton & Hove Albion?
Answer: 7. There were 7 goals; the match finished Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton & Hove Albion. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was the score when Aston Villa were knocked out of the FA Cup by Crystal Palace in 2024-25, with Aston Villa playing away?
Answer: Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa. The match finished Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Up to the end of the 2025-26 season, how many times had Aston Villa won the FA Cup?
Answer: 7. Aston Villa had won it 7 times, most recently in 1956-57. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Which of these players made the most league appearances for Aston Villa?
Answer: Joe Bache. Joe Bache made 431 league appearances and scored 167 league goals for Aston Villa (1900–1914). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who was Aston Villa's top goalscorer in 2024-25?
Answer: Ollie Watkins. Ollie Watkins scored 17 goals in the tracked competitive matches that season. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who beat Aston Villa in the 1963 League Cup final?
Answer: Birmingham City. Birmingham City beat Aston Villa in the 1963 League Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Which Aston Villa player scored a hat-trick in the 2023-24 match Hibernian FC 0-5 Aston Villa?
Answer: Ollie Watkins. Ollie Watkins scored at least three goals in that match, which finished Hibernian FC 0-5 Aston Villa. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Which player commanded Aston Villa's largest outgoing transfer fee in 2021-22?
Answer: Jack Grealish. Jack Grealish was the largest outgoing fee in 2021-22, at £99.9m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 5 August 2021. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
How many goals did Aston Villa score in their high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Liverpool?
Answer: 4. Aston Villa scored 4; the match finished Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which Aston Villa player scored a hat-trick in the 2023-24 match Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton & Hove Albion?
Answer: Ollie Watkins. Ollie Watkins scored at least three goals in that match, which finished Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton & Hove Albion. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Up to the end of the 2025-26 season, how many times had Aston Villa won the European Cup/Champions League?
Answer: 1. Aston Villa had won it 1 time, most recently in 1981-82. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Which of these players scored the most league goals for Aston Villa?
Answer: Billy Walker. Billy Walker made 478 league appearances and scored 214 league goals for Aston Villa (1919–1933). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many goals in total were scored in Aston Villa's high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Sunderland?
Answer: 7. There were 7 goals; the match finished Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Aston Villa: What religious institution were the founders associated with?
Answer: A Wesleyan chapel. Source: Premier League club history
In which month was Aston Villa's high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Liverpool, which finished Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool?
Answer: May. The match was played in May and finished Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was Aston Villa's longest continuous drawing run in league matches during 2024-25?
Answer: 2. Their longest continuous drawing run was 2 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
In which year did Villa Park become Aston Villa's home?
Answer: 1897. Source: Premier League club history
How many goals in total were scored in Aston Villa's high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Nottingham Forest?
Answer: 6. There were 6 goals; the match finished Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham Forest. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Aston Villa: The lion on the crest has its origins in which country's coat of arms?
Answer: Scotland. Source: Premier League club history
What was Aston Villa's longest continuous winning run in league matches during 2024-25?
Answer: 5. Their longest continuous winning run was 5 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Aston Villa: Which former chairman has a stand named after him at Villa Park?
Answer: Doug Ellis. Source: Premier League club history
Which player commanded Aston Villa's largest incoming transfer fee in 2023-24?
Answer: Moussa Diaby. Moussa Diaby was the largest incoming fee in 2023-24, at £47.7m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 21 July 2023. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who did Aston Villa play when they recorded their lowest home league attendance of 2023-24?
Answer: Brighton & Hove Albion. They played Brighton & Hove Albion; the attendance was 40,636. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who was Aston Villa's most yellow-carded player in 2023-24?
Answer: Douglas Luiz. Douglas Luiz had 13 yellow cards in the tracked matches. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who did Aston Villa play when they recorded their lowest home league attendance of 2022-23?
Answer: Wolverhampton Wanderers. They played Wolverhampton Wanderers; the attendance was 39,978. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
What was the final score in Aston Villa's high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Sunderland?
Answer: Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland. The match finished Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
How many goals did Aston Villa score in their high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Sunderland?
Answer: 4. Aston Villa scored 4; the match finished Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which player commanded Aston Villa's largest incoming transfer fee in 2025-26?
Answer: Evann Guessand. Evann Guessand was the largest incoming fee in 2025-26, at £26.0m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 8 August 2025. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who did Aston Villa beat at home in the high-scoring 2023-24 league match on 24 February 2024 that Aston Villa won 4-2?
Answer: Nottingham Forest. The opponents were Nottingham Forest; the match finished Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham Forest. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
How far did Aston Villa get in the UEFA Europa League in 2025-26?
Answer: Semi-finals. Their last recorded match in that competition was in the Semi-Finals 2nd Leg. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who did Aston Villa play when they recorded their lowest home league attendance of 2024-25?
Answer: Tottenham Hotspur. They played Tottenham Hotspur; the attendance was 37,261. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Which player commanded Aston Villa's largest outgoing transfer fee in 2022-23?
Answer: Carney Chukwuemeka. Carney Chukwuemeka was the largest outgoing fee in 2022-23, at £15.2m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 4 August 2022. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who did Aston Villa play when they recorded their highest home league attendance of 2024-25?
Answer: West Ham United. They played West Ham United; the attendance was 42,918. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who was Aston Villa's top goalscorer in 2025-26?
Answer: Ollie Watkins. Ollie Watkins scored 21 goals in the tracked competitive matches that season. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
What was Aston Villa's lowest home league attendance in 2021-22?
Answer: 40,290. The lowest home league attendance was 40,290, against Norwich City. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
How far did Aston Villa get in the FA Cup in 2024-25?
Answer: Semi-finals. Their last recorded match in that competition was in the Semi-Finals. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
What was Aston Villa's longest continuous drawing run in league matches during 2025-26?
Answer: 2. Their longest continuous drawing run was 2 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was Aston Villa's lowest home league attendance in 2023-24?
Answer: 40,636. The lowest home league attendance was 40,636, against Brighton & Hove Albion. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
What was the score for Aston Villa in their league match away to Tottenham Hotspur on 19 September 2026?
Answer: 3-2. Aston Villa played away to Tottenham Hotspur on 19 September 2026; the score for Aston Villa was 3-2. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records
Approximately what was the transfer fee in pounds sterling for Emiliano Buendía, Aston Villa's largest incoming transfer of 2021-22?
Answer: £33.0m. The approximate sterling equivalent was £33.0m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 1 July 2021. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
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