Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: League Cup latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Stay tuned for real-time updates as Aston Villa takes on Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup.
Liverpool currently holds the title of champions after a thrilling extra time win against Chelsea at Wembley in the previous season. Virgil van Dijk netted the crucial goal, helping the team achieve a remarkable tenth victory in this domestic cup competition.
All 72 clubs in the football league start from the first round, while teams from the Premier League join the tournament in the second or third round, with the latter applying to clubs participating in European competitions this season. Last year, Middlesbrough was the only team not in the top league to make it the farthest in the tournament, advancing to the semi-finals.
Stay tuned for real-time updates on today's game in the live blog provided below.
Aston Villa welcomes Crystal Palace for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Aston Villa: Gauci, Nedeljkovic, Diego Carlos, Mings, Maatsen, McGinn, Kamara, Bailey, Buendia, Philogene-Bidace, Duran.
Crystal Palace lineup: Turner, Lacroix, Guehi, Chalobah, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Nketiah, Eze, and Mateta.
Aston Villa FC and Crystal Palace FC played to a 1-1 draw.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
The shot was off target. Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Jhon Durán from Aston Villa had a chance to score but his left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box went wide to the left.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
The attempt was denied. Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa tried to take a shot with his left foot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The play was set up by John McGinn.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Corner kick for Aston Villa, awarded after Maxence Lacroix conceded the play.
Aston Villa Vs. Crystal Palace: Match Preview
Diego Carlos from Aston Villa is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Missed opportunity. Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner kick.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace, with the player Diego Carlos being the one who conceded it.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Attempt denied. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) had his right-footed shot from outside the penalty area stopped. He received assistance from Will Hughes.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa had a header from the middle of the box, but the attempt was stopped.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Corner awarded to Aston Villa, with the ball going out off Matt Turner.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Attempt preserved. Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was stopped in the top right corner.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
The second half is underway with the score tied at Aston Villa 1, Crystal Palace 1.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
The first half concludes with the score tied at Aston Villa 1, Crystal Palace 1.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Save made. Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was saved in the top center of the goal. John McGinn provided the assist.
Aston Villa Battles Crystal Palace
Shot denied. Jaden Philogene (Aston Villa) had his right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area stop in its tracks. The assist came from Ian Maatsen.
Aston Villa Faces Off Against Crystal Palace
Effort denied. Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa) had a shot on goal with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was stopped.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace: Match Preview
The fourth official has indicated there will be three minutes of extra time.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa earns a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa earns a free kick in his team's defensive area.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Jhon Durán from Aston Villa earns a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Foul committed by Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace, conceded by Tyrone Mings.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Shot denied. John McGinn of Aston Villa took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. Tyrone Mings provided the assist.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Corner kick awarded to Aston Villa, following a concession by Trevoh Chalobah.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Foul committed by Will Hughes (Crystal Palace).
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
The shot was blocked. Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it was stopped. Daichi Kamada provided the assist.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Opportunity lost. Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area after a corner kick.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace, following a foul by Tyrone Mings.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Jeffrey Schlupp comes on to replace Adam Wharton, who is injured.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Corner kick for Aston Villa, awarded after a play involving Maxence Lacroix.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
The attempt was blocked. Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) took a shot with his left foot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it was saved in the top left corner.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
The attempt was thwarted. Jhon Durán from Aston Villa took a challenging left-footed shot from a tight angle on the left side, but the save was made.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
The wait is over. They are prepared to move forward.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace Today
The match was put on hold due to an injury to Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace In Showdown
Offside call against Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta is flagged for being in an offside position.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Goal! The score is now Aston Villa 1, Crystal Palace 1. Jhon Durán scored for Aston Villa with a left-footed shot from inside the box, placing the ball into the bottom right corner of the net. Leon Bailey provided the assist.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
The attempt was unsuccessful. Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Jhon Durán from Aston Villa earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Missed opportunity. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but could not convert.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Daichi Kamada comes on for Eberechi Eze, who is off due to an injury.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
The wait is finally over. They are all set to move forward.
Aston Villa Battles Crystal Palace
The game was postponed due to an injury to Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
Aston Villa Faces Off Against Crystal Palace
Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace committed a foul.
Aston Villa Vs. Crystal Palace: Match Preview
Jaden Philogene from Aston Villa earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace had a shot with his left foot from outside the penalty area after a set piece, but it sailed over the goal.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace Ahead
Foul committed by Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Goal! Aston Villa 0, Crystal Palace 1. Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace scores with a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Aston Villa Vs Crystal Palace Match Preview
Missed opportunity. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) aimed a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it flew over the goal. He received assistance from Daniel Muñoz.
Aston Villa Vs. Crystal Palace Match Preview
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa had a chance to score, but he missed. He took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa had a shot with his left foot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was stopped by the goalkeeper.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
Foul committed by Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace.
Aston Villa Battles Crystal Palace
Offside call against Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace
The wait is over. They are prepared to move forward.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
The match was paused due to an injury involving John McGinn from Aston Villa.
Aston Villa Takes On Crystal Palace
Aston Villa Faces Crystal Palace In Showdown
The teams have been revealed, and the athletes are getting ready for the game.
Aston Villa Vs. Crystal Palace Match Preview
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