Match report
Aston Villa Defeats Preston 3-0 in FA Cup Clash
Preston
0–3
FT
Aston Villa
Mar 30, 2025
Aston Villa showcased their dominance in the FA Cup by defeating Preston North End 3-0. The visitors took control early with two goals within five minutes courtesy of Marcus Rashford, including a penalty, before Jack Ramsey sealed the win.
Key Facts
- • Aston Villa won 3-0 against Preston in the FA Cup.
- • Marcus Rashford scored at minute 58 and from a penalty kick at minute 63.
- • Jack Ramsey added another goal for Aston Villa at minute 71.
- • Preston's W. Keane received a yellow card at minute 28, followed by B. Whiteman receiving one at minute 67.
Lineups
Preston
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 13 D. Cornell (G)
- 14 J. Storey (D)
- 19 L. Gibson (D)
- 16 A. Hughes (D)
- 11 R. Brady (M)
- 22 S. Þórðarson (M)
- 4 B. Whiteman (M)
- 10 M. Frøkjær-Jensen (M)
- 3 J. Meghoma (M)
- 9 E. Riis (F)
- 7 W. Keane (F)
Substitutes
- 28 M. Osmajić
- 6 L. Lindsay
- 12 C. Evans
- 31 T. Mawene
- 39 T. Carroll
- 38 T. Tarry
- 32 K. Pasiek
- 26 P. Bauer
- 41 L. Stowell
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martínez (G)
- 2 M. Cash (D)
- 4 E. Konsa (D)
- 5 T. Mings (D)
- 12 L. Digne (D)
- 44 B. Kamara (M)
- 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
- 27 M. Rogers (M)
- 21 Marco Asensio (M)
- 41 J. Ramsey (M)
- 9 M. Rashford (F)
Substitutes
- 17 D. Malen
- 7 J. McGinn
- 24 A. Onana
- 16 Andrés García
- 11 O. Watkins
- 14 Pau Torres
- 26 L. Bogarde
- 22 I. Maatsen
- 25 R. Olsen
Timeline
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28' Preston Card · Yellow CardW. KeaneFoul
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58' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalM. Rashford · Assist: L. Digne -
63' Aston Villa Goal · PenaltyM. Rashford -
64' Preston subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Keane · On: M. Osmajic -
67' Preston Card · Yellow CardB. WhitemanFoul
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71' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalJ. Ramsey · Assist: L. Digne -
73' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1Off: Morgan Rogers · On: D. Malen -
73' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Tielemans · On: J. McGinn -
73' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Asensio · On: A. Onana -
77' Preston subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Meghoma · On: L. Lindsay -
77' Preston subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Riis · On: Ched Evans -
81' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Cash · On: Andrés García -
81' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Rashford · On: O. Watkins -
83' Preston subst · Substitution 4Off: S. T. Thordarson · On: Theo Mawene -
83' Preston subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Frokjaer-Jensen · On: T. Carroll
Match Stats
| Stat | Preston | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 89% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 4 | 16 |
| Corners | 0 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 211 | 516 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 6 |
| Possession | 29% | 71% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 149 | 458 |
| Shots Inside Box | 1 | 11 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Aston Villa took the lead when Marcus Rashford scored from a penalty kick just after halftime, marking a crucial shift in momentum.
- ▸ The match's turning point was further emphasized by Jack Ramsey’s goal at minute 71, which virtually sealed Aston Villa's victory and ensured Preston had no chance of a comeback.