Aston Villa’s 1995/96 season was one of their best of the 1990s under manager Brian Little. After narrowly avoiding relegation the previous year, Villa transformed into one of the Premier League’s strongest sides, combining solid defence with sharp attacking play.
They finished fourth in the Premier League, securing a return to Europe, and triumphed in the Coca-Cola Cup (League Cup), beating Leeds United 3–0 in the final at Wembley thanks to goals from Savo Milošević, Ian Taylor, and Dwight Yorke.
Key figures included Paul McGrath, Mark Draper, Steve Staunton, and Yorke, whose flair and goals made Villa one of England’s most exciting teams that season.