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

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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 LIVE: FA Cup updates

• Middlesbrough host Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round
• 88’ GOAL! - Matty Cash scores late goal for Villa (MID 0-1 AST)

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Attempt missed. Matty Cash (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

6 January 2024 17:43

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Foul by Leander Dendoncker (Aston Villa).

6 January 2024 17:39

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Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Sam Greenwood.

6 January 2024 17:38

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Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Tom Glover.

6 January 2024 17:38

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Attempt saved. Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.

6 January 2024 17:38

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John McGinn (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

6 January 2024 17:37

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Offside, Middlesbrough. Josh Coburn is caught offside.

6 January 2024 17:35

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Foul by Jhon Durán (Aston Villa).

6 January 2024 17:35

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Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

6 January 2024 17:34

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First Half begins.

6 January 2024 17:31