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Andrew Hunter (August 1864 in Joppa, Ayrshire, Scotland – 19 June 1888 in Australia) was a Scottish footballer known for scoring Aston Villa's first goal in the FA Cup.

He also played for Ayr Thistle, Third Lanark and Vale of Leven, before coming to England. Like his more famous brother, Archie, who captained Aston Villa in the same period, he died young from a heart attack. Another brother, John, was a Scotland international.

See also

• List of Scottish football families

References

1. Player #11 | Andy Hunter, AVFC History
2. The Scottish Influence At The Villa, The Villa and The Villans, 9 January 2019
3. Famous Players. | Archie Hunter, Ayr and Aston Villa. The Scottish Referee, 5 September 1902. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club
4. The Scots who helped make Aston Villa, Andy Mitchell, Scottish Sport History, 28 June 2019

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