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Liverpool Res 3 Villa Res 0

VILLA'S hopes of becoming national champions were dashed by a disappointing defeat in the Premier Reserve League play-off at Anfield. Read

Aston Villa 0 Wigan 2

IT WAS supposed to be a farewell that in years to come, around Aston at least, might rival Humphrey Bogart's: "We'll always have Paris" to Ingrid Bergman, writes BILL HOWELL. Read

Aston Villa 0 Wigan 2

A SECOND half brace from Luis Antonio Valencia handed Wigan the win they needed to confirm their Barclays Premier League status as Aston Villa failed to keep the pressure on Everton in the battle for the UEFA Cup. Read

Aston Villa Res 1 Arsenal Res 1

CHAMPIONS Aston Villa proudly lifted the Premiership Reserve League South Trophy having struggled to overcome 10-man Arsenal in driving rain at Villa Park. Read

Everton 2 Aston Villa 2

NOT since the Duke of Wellington was trampling over Napoleon on the battlefields of Waterloo has Europe been fought over so vociferously by two battle-hardened generals, writes BILL HOWELL. Read

Everton 2 Aston Villa 2

THE race to reach the UEFA Cup is set to go to the wire after a dramatic Goodison Park showdown between fifth-placed Everton and Aston Villa in sixth in the Barclays Premier League. Read

Chelsea Res 1 Villa Res 1

VILLA edged a point closer to the Barclays Premier Reserve League (South) title with a deserved point against Chelsea at Griffin Park. Read

Aston Villa 5 Birmingham City 1

VERA Lynn was not known for her visits to Villa Park but her songs live on, writes BILL HOWELL. Read

Fulham Res 2 Villa Res 0

THE champagne remains on ice as Villa slipped to a rare defeat on a frustrating night against a powerful Fulham outfit. Read

Derby 0 Aston Villa 6

AFTER every goal Nigel ReoCoker would trot to the touch-line to be handed a drinks container from which he would take a measured sip. Read

Derby County 0 Aston Villa 6

STILIYAN Petrov's 50-yard wonder goal was the undoubted highlight of Aston Villa's romp in the sunshine as Paul Jewell suffered yet another black day as boss of doomed Derby. Read

Villa Res 2 Portsmouth Res 0

GOALS from two of Villa's outstanding youngsters, Ciaran Clark and Nathan Delfouneso, took Villa to within striking distance of the Premiership Reserve League South championship after Pompey had a player sent off in the first half. Read

Aston Villa 4 Bolton 0 - Birmingham Mail report

WATCHING Villa in recent weeks has been a bit like a trip to Heathrow's Terminal 5 - long periods of frustration with little prospect of reaching Europe. Read

Aston Villa 4 Bolton Wanderers 0 - matchday report

TWO-goal captain Gareth Barry and striker Gabriel Agbonlahor rediscovered their scoring touch as Aston Villa ended their mini-slump and dealt another blow to Bolton's survival hopes. Read

Villa Res 1 Blues Res 0

VILLA went to the top of the Premiership Reserve League South table with a smart first-half goal from Sam Williams and now need just eight points from their last four games to clinch the title. Read

Manchester United 4 Aston Villa 0

THE law of averages waved the white flag on this fixture at a time when the two leading protagonists in this latest encounter were more likely eating lollipops than delivering them as Villa last beat Manchester United in a meaningful fixture, writes Bill Howell. Read

Manchester United 4 Aston Villa 0 - matchday report

WAYNE Rooney grabbed a brace just when Manchester United needed it the most as the Red Devils moved six points clear at the top with a comprehensive win over Aston Villa. Read

Aston Villa 0 Sunderland 1 - matchday report

MICHAEL Chopra earned Sunderland their first away win of the season to give a massive lift to their survival hopes - and put a huge dent in Aston Villa's chances of European qualification. Read

Aston Villa 0 Sunderland 1

THE winners were probably Birmingham City Council after their threat to close sections of the Holte End because Aston Villa fans in the Upper K block persist in standing, writes BILL HOWELL. Read

Aston Villa Youth 2 Chelsea Youth 3

TONY McAndrew saw Villa's FA Youth Cup dreams end in heartbreaking fashion at Villa Park as Chelsea secured a 4-3 aggregate semi-final win. Read

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Find out the inside track from Bill Howell, the Birmingham Mail's man at Villa Park. Read