Aston Villa Report

John Townley

HT: Villa lead at the break thanks to Tammy Abraham's 14th-minute goal, but they'll play with 10 men in the second half after Marco Bizot was sent off. Emi Martinez replaced Leon Bailey. Intriguing second period ahead... #AVFC 1-0 Newcastle

John Townley

RED CARD: Marco Bizot has been sent off. He decided to take Jacob Murphy down as Newcastle led a counter-attack after Leon Bailey gave the ball away. #AVFC 1-0 Newcastle

The Athletic

Tammy Abraham has put Aston Villa ahead against Newcastle United in the FA Cup fourth round. It's his first goal for the club since returning. Replays show the striker was offside, but there is no VAR in the competition until the fifth round.

John Townley

GOAL: TAMMYYYYY! It's a disguised free-kick from Douglas Luiz, who clips the ball over the Newcastle wall before Abraham finished past Aaron Ramsdale. #AVFC 1-0 Newcastle

John Townley

We're underway at Villa Park... #AVFC 0-0 Newcastle

Jacob Tanswell

Alysson not included in the squad due to picking up a knock in training. The initial sense is that it is just a precaution, having felt something small. A shame but for a young, explosive winger still adapting to #AVFC's physical demands, there's no point taking the risk

John Townley

Lucas Digne captains Aston Villa tonight. ©️ #AVFC

John Townley

Newcastle starting XI vs #AVFC: Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; J. Murphy, Tonali, Ramsey; Barnes; Woltemade, Osula. Subs: Pope, Ruddy, Gordon, Elanga, Willock, A. Murphy, Shahar, Neave, Seung-soo.

John Townley

#AVFC starting XI vs Newcastle: Bizot; Bogarde, Lindelof, Torres, Digne; Onana, Luiz; Bailey, Barkley, Rogers; Abraham. Subs: Martinez, Konsa, Mings, Buendia, Watkins, Garcia, Sancho, Maatsen, Kone.

AVFC Official

Seven changes for Magpies tie

Lucas Digne wears captain’s armband against Newcastle