Aston Villa vs Cardiff City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Cardiff City in the FA Cup today.
This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.
While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham all included as well as the aforementioned Manchester duo - it’s those without silverware in recent years who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle United, Everton and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over six years despite European success.
Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but every team takes part: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
Match ends, Aston Villa 2, Cardiff City 0.
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
Attempt missed. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
Attempt blocked. Alex Robertson (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
Jamaldeen Jimoh (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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