27 August 1983: The Football League season commences. Notts County are top of the First Division with a 4-0 away win over East Midlands rivals Leicester City. A seven-goal thriller at Villa Park sees Aston Villa beat local rivals West Bromwich Albion 4-3. Liverpool begin their quest for a third successive league title with a 1-1 away draw against newly promoted Wolves. Chelsea record the biggest win in the Second Division with a 5-0 triumph over Derby County at Stamford Bridge.