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Nottingham Forest

Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare remain sidelined for the hosts.
Alex Moreno is ineligible to face his parent club here.
Aston Villa

Jacob Ramsey is ruled out for the hosts, while Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey are both doubts, though the former should start here.
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90+10'

The match has just finished.
90+9'

What a miskick by John McGinn (Aston Villa). He smashes a volley from long distance that goes into the stands.
90+7'

Chris Wood (Nottingham) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
90+4'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Callum Hudson-Odoi trots off the pitch and is replaced by Willy Boly (Nottingham).
90+3'

What a hit! Anthony Elanga (Nottingham) shows good composure inside the box to fire a first-time shot into the bottom left corner. 2:1.
90+1'

Unai Emery decides to make a substitution. Lucas Digne will be replaced by Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa).
90+1'

It will be a substitution. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) is ready to enter the pitch as Boubacar Kamara walks off.
90

The fourth official shows 7 min. of added time.
90'

Aston Villa failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
87'

It's a goal! Nikola Milenkovic (Nottingham) does well to meet a cross inside the box and produces a stunning header that goes inside the left post.
87'

The resulting set piece from Nottingham is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
85'

The referee looks satisfied after his VAR review and duly disallows the goal for offside. The Nottingham players look gutted.
83'

Houston, we have a problem! The referee has indicated that there will be a VAR review of the goal to look at a possible offside. The Nottingham players aren’t happy.
82'

Chris Wood (Nottingham) has acres of space after latching on to a precise pass into the box. He doesn't hesitate to release a low effort which ends up in the middle of the net.
81'

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger.
77'

Nottingham are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
77'

Substitution. Nicolas Dominguez makes his way off the pitch and Anthony Elanga (Nottingham) comes on as his replacement.
76'

Samuel Barrott interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Chris Wood (Nottingham).
74'

Unai Emery has decided to make a change. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) replaces Jhon Duran.
74'

Substitution. Youri Tielemans did his best and is replaced by Amadou Onana (Aston Villa).
72'

John McGinn (Aston Villa) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
70'

Poor challenge! Jota Silva (Nottingham) is penalised for tripping and Samuel Barrott blows his whistle.
70'

What was Jhon Duran (Aston Villa) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.
68'

Here is a change. Ryan Yates is going off and Nuno Espirito Santo gives the last tactical orders to Jota Silva (Nottingham).
68'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Morato (Nottingham) comes onto the pitch so that Murillo can be given a rest.
67'

The attendance is 30117.
66'

Neco Williams (Nottingham) wasted a huge opportunity! The fans already began to celebrate as he produced a shot from the edge of the box after a brilliant solo effort. The ball went towards the left side of the goal, but Emiliano Martinez made an astonishing save!
65'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
63'

Jhon Duran (Aston Villa) reacts well to a deflected cross from John McGinn and places a close-range header beyond the keeper into the roof of the net. 0:1.
63'

The Aston Villa players are exchanging some short passes.
61'

The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Nottingham.
60'

Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham) wastes a great chance from the resulting corner. He times his header superbly when he leaps high to meet a precise cross, but can't aim better than into the middle of the goal, straight into the arms of the goalkeeper.
60'

Nottingham force a corner. They send men into the box.
59'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat. Nottingham earn a corner.
57'

Aston Villa have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
55'

Chris Wood (Nottingham) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.
54'

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.
52'

The corner is swung in but Aston Villa can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
51'

One of the players from Aston Villa times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
50'

Samuel Barrott blows his whistle for a foul after John McGinn (Aston Villa) hacks down one of his opponents.
47'

Murillo (Nottingham) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Samuel Barrott stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
46'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!
46'

The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+4'

That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+3'

John McGinn (Aston Villa) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
45

We will have 3 min. of added time.
45'

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) fashions a shot from the edge of the box after receiving an accurate pass. Matz Sels makes a stunning save to stop the effort from flying into the bottom left corner.
42'

Murillo (Nottingham) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
41'

Murillo (Nottingham) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
40'

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
39'

Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) beats his marker in the air and aims a header at goal from the free kick, but the close-range effort flashes just past the left post.
37'

The Aston Villa players are exchanging short passes in an attempt to create a shooting opportunity.
36'

The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Chris Wood (Nottingham). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate.
32'

Murillo (Nottingham) outbattles the defender to win the ball from the corner, but he can't quite control his header and sends it just wide of the left post.
31'

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) will take the corner.
30'

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) tries his luck from the edge of the box after a brilliant solo effort, but it is well blocked by the defender. Nottingham have been awarded a corner kick.
30'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
28'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Nottingham, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
25'

The current number of shots on goal is 0:0.
23'

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
21'

Ryan Yates (Nottingham) watches the ball all the way and connects well with a volley on the edge of the box, but sends the effort miles over the bar.
20'

A clumsy foul by Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham) and Samuel Barrott blows his whistle.
19'

A short pass finds Jhon Duran (Aston Villa). He spots the keeper off his line and shoots from mid-range, but the ball sails high over the bar.
17'

The Aston Villa players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
16'

Ryan Yates (Nottingham) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
15'

Ryan Yates (Nottingham) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
12'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
10'

Neat passing move from Nottingham in order to create new attacking opportunities.
8'

Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) sends a cross into the box, but Matz Sels comes off his line to gather the ball.
5'

Diego Carlos (Aston Villa) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
3'

Jhon Duran (Aston Villa) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Samuel Barrott blows his whistle for an infringement.
3'

Some patient build-up play from Aston Villa as they look to unlock the defence.
1'

The ball is cleared after Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
1'

The first half has started.

The players are on the pitch and Aston Villa will have the kick-off.

Samuel Barrott will officiate today.

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