Billy Walker achieved the title of top goalscorer in Aston Villa's history with 244 goals.

Charlie Aitken holds the record for the most games played in Aston Villa's history with 660 appearances.

Aston Villa Football Club was founded in March 1874 by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Aston.

Aston Villa entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1879, marking the beginning of their participation in English football competitions.

On Monday, 8 November 1886, Aston Villa officially changed their club colours to chocolate and sky blue shirts, which later became claret and blue, although the reason for this change remains unclear.

Aston Villa FC won their first FA Cup title in 1887.

William McGregor, one of Aston Villa's directors, founded the Football League in 1888 after seeing Villa matches being cancelled due to lack of fixtures. The league provided a structured competition for clubs and guaranteed fixtures each season.

On September 9, 1893, Sunderland AFC and Aston Villa FC faced each other at Newcastle Road. This match was significant in the early history of English football as both clubs were prominent contenders during that period.

Aston Villa FC became national league champions for the first time in 1894.

In 1895, artist Thomas M. M. Hemy painted a picture of a football game involving Aston Villa, possibly one of the earliest football paintings in the world.

Aston Villa achieved the League and F.A. Cup double in 1897, marking a significant milestone in their history.

Aston Villa had a significant presence in 1899, marking a notable period in the club's history.

By the end of Queen Victoria's reign in 1901, Aston Villa emerged as the most successful English club of the Victorian era, winning five League titles and three FA Cups. The team had notable players like John Devey, Charlie Athersmith, and James Cowan.

In 1905, Aston Villa won another FA Cup, adding to their list of achievements. This victory further solidified their position as a dominant force in English football during the early 20th century.

In the 1906-07 season, team '1' faced ASTON VILLA resulting in a 1-3 score.

Aston Villa clinched their sixth First Division title in 1910, showcasing their continued dominance in English football. This achievement further established Villa as a powerhouse in the sport.

On the eve of the First World War in 1913, Aston Villa achieved another FA Cup triumph, narrowly missing out on a second League title. The team had star players like Howard Spencer, Joe Bache, and Harry Hampton.

In January 1920, Billy Walker scored twice on his Villa debut in a 2–1 FA Cup first-round win over QPR. Villa went on to win the FA Cup for the sixth time that season, with Walker becoming a star player of the 1920s.

After a long period of decline, Aston Villa was relegated to the Second Division in 1936 for the first time in their history.

In March 1946, 76,588 people attended the FA Cup quarter-final between Villa and Derby County at Villa Park, setting the all-time record attendance at the stadium.

Aston Villa did not win another trophy until 1957 when they achieved a famous victory over the Busby Babes in the FA Cup final.

In 1960, Aston Villa returned to the top-flight as Second Division Champions under the management of Joe Mercer. The team, known as 'Mercer's Minors', showcased a talented young side.

In 1961, Aston Villa added to their trophy room by winning the inaugural League Cup.

After the board resigned due to overwhelming pressure from fans, London financier Pat Matthews bought control of the club and appointed Doug Ellis as chairman in December 1968. Ellis faced a club in financial ruin and took immediate action to clear the debts.

Aston Villa faced a setback in 1970 when they were relegated to the Third Division.

In December 1971, Aston Villa's board purchased the new 20-acre Bodymoor Heath Training Ground to enhance the club's youth development and coaching facilities.

The Aston Villa Women's football side was founded as Solihull F.C. in 1973 and later affiliated to Aston Villa in 1989.

In August 1974, Ron Saunders replaced Vic Crowe as the manager of Aston Villa. Known for his no-nonsense man-management style, Saunders led the club to success, including winning the League Cup and securing promotion to the First Division.

In 1975, Ron Saunders' strained relationship with Doug Ellis led to Ellis being ousted as chairman of Aston Villa. This move consolidated Saunders' power within the club.

Aston Villa F.C. was relegated from the First Division in the 1975-1976 season under the management of Ron Saunders.

Aston Villa F.C. won the First Division title in the 1976-1977 season under the management of Ron Saunders.

Aston Villa F.C. finished fourth in the First Division in the 1977-1978 season under the management of Ron Saunders.

Aston Villa F.C. finished as the runners-up in the First Division in the 1978-1979 season under the management of Ron Saunders.

Aston Villa F.C. won the First Division title in the 1979-1980 season under the management of Ron Saunders.

Aston Villa achieved an unexpected victory in the First Division in 1981.

Aston Villa FC won the European Cup on May 26, 1982, becoming one of the five English clubs to achieve this prestigious title. The victory marked a significant milestone in the club's history.

Aston Villa faced relegation in 1987, just five years after being crowned European champions. The club struggled as key players were not adequately replaced, leading to a decline in fortunes.

Authored by David Goodyear and Tony Matthews in 1988, this book provides a comprehensive record of Aston Villa's history up to 1988.

Following Aston Villa's success, Graham Taylor accepted the offer to take over as the manager of the England national football team in 1990.

Aston Villa was a founding member of the Premier League in 1992, solidifying its position as one of the top English football clubs.

Aston Villa achieved the second position in the Premier League in 1993.

Aston Villa secured a League Cup victory in 1994.

Aston Villa clinched the EFL Cup title in 1996, adding to their list of domestic successes in English football.

Dean Hayes published this encyclopedia in 1997, offering an alphabetical guide to all things related to Aston Villa, from A to Z.

In the summer of 1998, Aston Villa's Dwight Yorke was transferred to Manchester United for £12.6 million.

Aston Villa played against Aston Villa with a 1-1 draw at home and a 0-1 loss away.

Aston Villa were the winners of a certain event in 2001.

Adam Ward and Jeremy Griffin released this book in 2002, providing an essential overview of Aston Villa's history.

During the 2003-04 season, David O'Leary was at the helm as the manager of Aston Villa F.C. in the Premier League.

David O'Leary managed Aston Villa F.C. in the Premier League for the 2004-05 season.

The 2005-06 season saw David O'Leary as the manager of Aston Villa F.C. in the Premier League.

On 14 August 2006, Randy Lerner, then owner of the National Football League's Cleveland Browns, reached an agreement of £62.6 million with Aston Villa for a takeover of the club. He took full control on 18 September 2006.

On May 6, 2007, Aston Villa officially unveiled their new state-of-the-art training ground at Bodymoor Heath, marking a significant upgrade from the previous facilities.

Martin O'Neill was the manager of Aston Villa F.C. in the Premier League for the 2008-09 season.

The 2009-10 season saw Martin O'Neill as the manager of Aston Villa F.C. in the Premier League.

In September 2010, Aston Villa launched the Villa Midlands Food initiative at Villa Park, training students in hospitality and events in association with Birmingham City Council.

Gérard Houllier managed Aston Villa F.C. during the 2010-11 season in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.

In the 2011-12 season, Alex McLeish coached Aston Villa F.C. in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.

In February 2012, Aston Villa announced a financial loss of £53.9 million, leading to the club being put up for sale by owner Randy Lerner.

Former club captain Stiliyan Petrov was added to the Aston Villa Hall of Fame in May 2013.

On August 6, 2014, it was announced that Villa Park would feature in the FIFA video game series starting from FIFA 15, along with all other Premier League stadiums.

In February 2015, Aston Villa sacked manager Paul Lambert after a poor run of form, including scoring just 12 goals in the first 25 league games of the season.

On 6 April 2016, Aston Villa confirmed the adoption of a new badge starting from the 2016–17 season, with added claws to the lion emblem and the removal of the word 'Prepared'.

On 18 May 2016, Randy Lerner agreed the sale of Aston Villa to Recon Group, owned by Chinese businessman Tony Xia. The sale was completed on 14 June 2016 for a reported £76 million.

On 20 July 2018, V Sports (NSWE Group) consisting of Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris and American billionaire Wes Edens, purchased a controlling 55% stake in Aston Villa. Sawiris took over the role of club chairman.

On 9 August 2019, following Villa's promotion to the Premier League, Companies House revealed that the remainder of Xia's shares had been bought out, and Xia no longer had any stake in the club.

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard was appointed as the head coach of Aston Villa on 11 November 2021.

After a poor start to the 2022–23 season, Steven Gerrard was sacked in October 2022 and replaced by four-time Europa League-winning Spanish manager Unai Emery.

In November 2022, Aston Villa announced the adoption of a new badge for the following season following a fan-led vote, with the new badge to be used exclusively on on-field kits and training wear.

On 15 December 2023, Aston Villa announced that Comcast-backed American investment firm Atairos would invest in V Sports, the parent company of the club, obtaining a stake of approximately 20%.