Saturday 19 August 1978 at Villa Park (Att 43,992)

Aston Villa (0) 1 (Gray 60): Rimmer, Gidman, Smith, A Evans, McNaught, Mortimer, Shelton, Little, Gray (Gregory*), Cowans, Carrodus.
Wolves (0) 0: Bradshaw, Daniel, Palmer, Parkin, Hazell, McAlle, Hibbitt, Carr, Rafferty, Eves (Bell 70), Daley.

Referee: Mr C Thomas (Porthcawl).
Landmark: Gary Shelton makes his debut for Aston Villa. Andy Gray nets the 300th League goal between the two club.
Television: This match was shown on ATV’s Star Soccer.
Position: 21st.