Match report

Aston Villa Defeats Preston 3-0 in FA Cup Clash

Preston
Preston
0–3
FT
Aston Villa
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

  1. Preston
    28' Preston Card · Yellow Card
    W. Keane

    Foul

  2. Aston Villa
    58' Aston Villa Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford · Assist: L. Digne
  3. Aston Villa
    63' Aston Villa Goal · Penalty
    M. Rashford
  4. Preston
    64' Preston subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Keane · On: M. Osmajic
  5. Preston
    67' Preston Card · Yellow Card
    B. Whiteman

    Foul

  6. Aston Villa
    71' Aston Villa Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ramsey · Assist: L. Digne
  7. Aston Villa
    73' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Morgan Rogers · On: D. Malen
  8. Aston Villa
    73' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Tielemans · On: J. McGinn
  9. Aston Villa
    73' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Asensio · On: A. Onana
  10. Preston
    77' Preston subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Meghoma · On: L. Lindsay
  11. Preston
    77' Preston subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Riis · On: Ched Evans
  12. Aston Villa
    81' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Cash · On: Andrés García
  13. Aston Villa
    81' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Rashford · On: O. Watkins
  14. Preston
    83' Preston subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. T. Thordarson · On: Theo Mawene
  15. Preston
    83' Preston subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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.