1987–88 Aston Villa F.C. season
| 1987–88 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Doug Ellis |
| Manager | Graham Taylor |
| Stadium | Villa Park |
| Second Division | 2nd (promoted) |
| FA Cup | Fourth round |
| League Cup | Fourth round |
| 41--32--26 | |
The 1987–88 English football season was Aston Villa's 89th season in the Football League. Villa competed in the Football League Second Division and at their first attempt won promotion back to the top flight under manager, Graham Taylor.
In the Pre-season Chelsea had signed defender Tony Dorigo for £475,000. In November Villa boosted their Second Division promotion quest with a £150,000 move for Crystal Palace midfielder Andy A Gray. There were also debuts for Kevin Gage, Alan McInally, Stuart Gray, David Platt, Malcolm Allen, Mark Lillis, David Hunt, Steve Simms, and Gareth Williams. On 31 December 1987, Graeme Souness signs Aston Villa midfielder Mark Walters for Rangers for £550,000.
Post season, on 26 May 1988, Aston Villa prepare for their First Division comeback by signing Derek Mountfield from Everton for £425,000 and Chris Price from Blackburn Rovers for £150,000.