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Aston Villa vs Cardiff City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Villa Park

Luke Baker
Friday 28 February 2025 18:00 GMT
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Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club
Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club (Getty Images)

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.

28 February 2025 21:52

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Second Half ends, Aston Villa 2, Cardiff City 0.

28 February 2025 21:52

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Attempt missed. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.

28 February 2025 21:51

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Attempt blocked. Alex Robertson (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

28 February 2025 21:50

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Foul by Jamaldeen Jimoh (Aston Villa).

28 February 2025 21:49

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

28 February 2025 21:48

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

28 February 2025 21:45

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Foul by Andrés García (Aston Villa).

28 February 2025 21:44

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Jamaldeen Jimoh (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

28 February 2025 21:40

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Substitution, Aston Villa. Lucas Digne replaces Ian Maatsen.

28 February 2025 21:40

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