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
Attempt missed. Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matty Cash.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Delay in match because of an injury Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa).
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Offside, Middlesbrough. Daniel Barlaser is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Emiliano Martínez.
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