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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

Luke Baker
Saturday 06 January 2024 14:31 EST
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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

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Tom Glover.

6 January 2024 18:36

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Attempt saved. John McGinn (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

6 January 2024 18:36

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Isaiah Jones.

6 January 2024 18:35

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

6 January 2024 18:34

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Foul by Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa).

6 January 2024 18:32

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Second Half begins Middlesbrough 0, Aston Villa 0.

6 January 2024 18:32

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

First Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Aston Villa 0.

6 January 2024 18:17

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Foul by Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa).

6 January 2024 18:16

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Attempt missed. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Alex Bangura with a cross.

6 January 2024 18:15

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Isaiah Jones.

6 January 2024 18:14

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