Crystal Palace face Aston Villa at Wembley this evening with a place in the FA Cup final up for grabs.
The Eagles are one step away from the decider and the chance to compete for a first-ever major trophy. Olivier Glasner’s side have improved from a challenging start to the campaign and have their sights set on elusive silverware. Palace have twice reached the FA Cup final previously, but lost to Manchester United on both occasions.
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— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 26, 2025
Aston Villa are seven-time winners of the FA Cup but have not lifted the trophy in 1957 years. It has been 29 years since the club’s last trophy of any kind, when Brian Little’s side lifted the League Cup.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news
Crystal Palace team news
Chris Richards is back available for Crystal Palace after serving a one-game ban. The defender missed the midweek draw at Arsenal after his red card at Bournemouth earlier this month.
The Eagles remain without Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure due to knee injuries but Ben Chilwell has recovered from sickness. Oliver Glasner is likely to bring Ismaila Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta back into the starting side after partial rests in midweek.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell; Wharton, Hughes; Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
When is Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa?
Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday 26th April 2025. Kick-off at Wembley is 17:15 BST.
What TV channel is Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa on?
The first FA Cup semi-final will be shown on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Online.
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