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FA Cup | Third Round
Jan 4, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
Blackpool

1-0

Benteke (89')
FT(HT: 0-0)

The Match

Match Report

Aston Villa edge past a battling Blackpool side 1-0 at Villa Park to book their place in round four of the FA Cup, courtesy of Christian Benteke's last-minute strike.

HT Report

Championship strugglers Blackpool restrict Premier League outfit Aston Villa to a goalless opening 45 minutes in their FA Cup third-round tie at Villa Park.

Team News

Talisman Christian Benteke starts for Aston Villa in their FA Cup third-round tie against Blackpool, while Nathan Delfouneso will face his former club.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the third-round FA Cup tie between Premier League side Aston Villa and Blackpool of the Championship.

Head to Head
Feb 12, 2011 3pm
Nov 10, 2010 3pm
Aston Villa
3-2
Blackpool
M Collins (89'), Downing (28'), Delfouneso (60')
Clark (39'), Warnock (75')
Harewood (45')
Keinan (3'), Basham (66'), Euell (71')
rhs 2.0
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