Jacob Tanswell
#AVFC now keeping up four players from Chelsea's corners. Chelsea briefly only had three players back but quickly realised. Villa wanting to keep both Chelsea's big boys back and have (a lot) of players in areas to potentially break. A nice open feel to this
2026-03-04 19:50:00.000Z
From an attacking standpoint, this game suits #AVFC. Chelsea give you a chance to steal in, transition into wide spaces and almost force a Villa team which had been slow into playing quick. Watkins is having a bit more space when dropping to pick up the ball and so is Bailey
2026-03-04 19:45:00.000Z
Excellent sharp stop from Martinez to deny Joao Pedro from close range. Perhaps the striker should have scored but superb reactions from Villa's goalkeeper. #AVFC are keeping three players up from Chelsea's corners
2026-03-04 19:37:00.000Z
What a start. Credit to Bailey who doesn't cut inside - he is direct, confident and goes to the byline, putting the ball across the box for Douglas Luiz to tap in after a nice step over from Watkins. Great start for #AVFC, the atmosphere and some of the selection decisions.1-0
2026-03-04 19:35:00.000Z
John Townley
GOAL: DOUGLAS LUIZZZZZ! Villa Park erupts as the Brazilian flicks in Leon Bailey's cross from the right. Perfect start. #AVFC 1-0 Chelsea
2026-03-04 19:34:00.000Z
Morgan Rogers starts off the left, Emi Buendia in the No 10. Hopefully gets more success away from the congested midfield. #AVFC
2026-03-04 19:32:00.000Z
We're underway at Villa Park... #AVFC 0-0 Chelsea
2026-03-04 19:31:00.000Z
Villa Park.✨ #AVFC
2026-03-04 19:30:00.000Z
#AVFC
2026-03-04 19:28:00.000Z
Chelsea starting XI vs #AVFC: Jorgensen, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato, James, Caicedo, Palmer, Enzo, Garnacho, Joao Pedro. Subs: Sanchez, Badiashile, Sarr, Tosin, Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Lavia, Delap, Guiu.
2026-03-04 18:26:00.000Z