Aston Villa travel to face Preston North End in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup this evening.
Unai Emery’s team take on the lowest-ranked side remaining in the competition an are one win from a place in the last four for the first time in a decade. Villa are targeting a fifth consecutive win in all competitions.
That run includes a 2-0 win over Cardiff City in the previous round and home and away victories over Club Brugge to progress to the Champions League’s quarter-finals. This is Villa’s first away fixture in the FA Cup this season.
Next up — an FA Cup quarter-final clash with Preston North End 🏆 pic.twitter.com/n4nArp2Nxh
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 27, 2025
Preston are the only Football League side left in the FA Cup. It’s the first time the Lilywhites have reached the last eight since 1966.
Aston Villa XI vs Preston – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa team news
Axel Disasi will miss the trip with the on-loan Frenchman cup-tied after representing Chelsea earlier in the competition. Tyrone Mings is expected partner Ezri Konsa at centre-back as Pau Torres continues to step up his fitness.
Ross Barkley remains absent for The Villans, though Ollie Watkins is expected to take his place in the side. The club’s leading scorer missed England’s fixtures over the international break with a knee issue.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Rogers, Asensio, Rashford; Watkins.
When is Preston vs Aston Villa?
Preston host Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday 30th March 2025. Kick-off at Deepdale is 13:30 BST.
What TV channel is Preston vs Aston Villa on?
Preston vs Aston Villa will be available to watch on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Online.
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