Sunday , 16 August 2026

Aston Villa FC vs Stevenage FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2022-23
Aston Villa FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Stevenage FC
Sun 8 Jan 2023 · 16:30 UTC Villa Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Leander Dendoncker 85' R

Overview

Match Preview

Aston Villa FC vs Stevenage FC — FA Cup at Villa Park.

Head-to-Head

1
Aston Villa FC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals Stevenage FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-08 Aston Villa FC 1–2 Stevenage FC

Recent Form

Aston Villa FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Stevenage FC H 1–2 L
04 Jan Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
01 Jan Tottenham Hotspur FC A 2–0 W
26 Dec Liverpool FC H 1–3 L
13 Nov Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 2–1 W
06 Nov Manchester United FC H 3–1 W
Stevenage FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Aston Villa FC A 2–1 W
26 Nov King's Lynn Town FC A 3–0 W
05 Nov Gateshead FC A 3–2 W
06 Nov Milton Keynes Dons FC A 2–2 D
09 Jan Swansea City AFC H 0–2 L
29 Nov Hull City AFC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Aston Villa FC welcome Stevenage FC for this crunch clash at Villa Park.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' Kane Smith has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' Dean Campbell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aston Villa FC tonight.
  • 20' Aston Villa FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Stevenage FC's shape.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' Stevenage FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 33' Morgan Sanson doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aston Villa FC and Stevenage FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 48' Dan Sweeney has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 53' The 34-year-old Carl Piergianni has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aston Villa FC and Stevenage FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 63' Danny Rose makes way for Jamie Reid at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stevenage FC.
  • 66' Aston Villa FC make a change. Philippe Coutinho trudges off to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia on 66 minutes.
  • 67' Time for substitution for Aston Villa FC. Morgan Sanson is replaced by Jacob Ramsey.
  • 68' Stevenage FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kane Smith is hanging Jake Taylor on the field on 68 minute.
  • 71' The Aston Villa FC bench stirs into life. Matty Cash is withdrawn and Ashley Young gets his opportunity.
  • 72' The Aston Villa FC bench stirs into life. Danny Ings is withdrawn and Ollie Watkins gets his opportunity.
  • 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 81' Aston Villa FC ring the changes. Ludwig Augustinsson has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Digne to step up.
  • 83' Stevenage FC ring the changes. Terence Vancooten has done his job and it is now time for Michael Bostwick to step up.
  • 85' The referee calls foul for Leander Dendoncker. He receives a Red card.
  • 88' Brilliant from the ! Jamie Reid makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 88.
  • 90' Dean Campbell has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Stevenage FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Aston Villa FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

Stevenage FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24 Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for: Aston Villa FC or Stevenage FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aston Villa FC30% Draw28% Stevenage FC42%
Actual: Stevenage FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Aston Villa FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Stevenage FC
70%
Aston Villa FC or Stevenage FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aston Villa FC22% Draw45% Stevenage FC33%
Actual: Aston Villa FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC

Handicap Aston Villa FC covers Push Stevenage FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 21% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.