Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction from the Riverside Stadium
Championship side Boro host the Premier League’s Villa in the third round
Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Aston Villa in the FA Cup today.
This season marks the 143rd edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester City the reigning champions after they secured their seventh victory of the tournament last term - part of their magnificent treble success.
While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal all included - it’s those without silverware lately who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle, Tottenham and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over five years despite European success.
Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but this cup is about all teams: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Offside, Aston Villa. Álex Moreno is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa. Douglas Luiz replaces Leander Dendoncker.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins replaces Jhon Durán.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa. Moussa Diaby replaces John McGinn.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa. Nicolò Zaniolo replaces Leon Bailey.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Matty Cash (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ezri Konsa.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Sam Greenwood with a cross.
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