Game #2633 | League game #2400
Season game #48 | Division One game #42
Highfield Road game # | Dave Sexton game #
Final positions: Coventry City 14th | Birmingham City 16th (22)

Mick Harford has scored nine goals in 12 games since signing from struggling Bristol City and bags the goal that ensures safety. Ron Saunders was winning the league with Villa last year, but is now the Blues’ boss. Their fans invade the pitch with relief as City’s fantastic run ends.