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Aston Villa FC vs Swansea City AFC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2018-19
Aston Villa FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Swansea City AFC
Sat 5 Jan 2019 · 15:00 UTC Villa Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Henri Lansbury 71' Y
Neil Taylor 86' Y
Neil Taylor 87' Y
Y 90' Leroy Fer

Overview

Match Preview

Aston Villa FC vs Swansea City AFC — FA Cup at Villa Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Samuel Allison
  • Referee Geoff Russell
  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Referee Mark Russell

Head-to-Head

2
1
Aston Villa FC 3 games · Avg 1.7 goals Swansea City AFC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-05 Aston Villa FC 0–3 Swansea City AFC 2018-12-26 Swansea City AFC 0–1 Aston Villa FC 2018-10-20 Aston Villa FC 1–0 Swansea City AFC

Recent Form

Aston Villa FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jan Swansea City AFC H 0–3 L
01 Jan Queens Park Rangers FC H 2–2 D
29 Dec Preston North End FC A 1–1 D
26 Dec Swansea City AFC A 1–0 W
23 Dec Leeds United FC H 2–3 L
15 Dec Stoke City FC H 2–2 D
Swansea City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jan Aston Villa FC A 3–0 W
01 Jan Reading FC A 4–1 W
29 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 2–2 D
26 Dec Aston Villa FC H 0–1 L
22 Dec Hull City AFC A 2–3 L
15 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Aston Villa FC is hosting Swansea City AFC for another epic battle.
  • 2' Courtney Baker-Richardson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
  • 7' Swansea City AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 12' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aston Villa FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 17' It looks surprising Swansea City AFC does not make any changes. Leroy Fer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Swansea City AFC that had 383 games and scored 472 goals.
  • 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cian Harries made 383 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 37' Aston Villa FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 42' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aston Villa FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 47' Goal! Nathan Dyer scores his 4 goal in 383 matches.
  • 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 55' It is a substitution in Aston Villa FC team. Callum O'Hare is replaced by Jonathan Kodjia on 55 minute.
  • 60' Henri Lansbury gets the nod from Aston Villa FC. He replaces Glenn Whelan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 71' It’s a booking for Aston Villa FC player. Henri Lansbury gets a Yellow card.
  • 71' Another change for Swansea City AFC made on 71 minute. Courtney Baker-Richardson leaves to be changed by Jay Fulton.
  • 72' It is a substitution in Aston Villa FC team. Scott Hogan is replaced by Keinan Davis on 72 minute.
  • 77' The travelling Swansea City AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 78' GOAL! Jay Fulton scores on 78. Assisted by Leroy Fer
  • 83' Scotland international John McGinn has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Neil Taylor on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aston Villa FC will be frustrated.
  • 87' Neil Taylor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
  • 87' A change in the Swansea City AFC ranks — Mike van der Hoorn exits the field as Cian Harries enters on 87.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Swansea City AFC player. Leroy Fer gets a Yellow card.
  • It finishes all square. Aston Villa FC and Swansea City AFC share the spoils 0-3.

Lineups

Aston Villa FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dean Smith

Swansea City AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Potter

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tammy Abraham 1
Conor Hourihane 1
Jay Fulton 1
Nathan Dyer 1
Courtney Baker-Richardson 1

Head to Head

2019-01-05 Aston Villa FC 0–3 Swansea City AFC 2018-12-26 Swansea City AFC 0–1 Aston Villa FC 2018-10-20 Aston Villa FC 1–0 Swansea City AFC

Aston Villa FC Form

2019-01-05 Aston Villa FC 0–3 Swansea City AFC L 2019-01-01 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Queens Park Rangers FC D 2018-12-29 Preston North End FC 1–1 Aston Villa FC D 2018-12-26 Swansea City AFC 0–1 Aston Villa FC W 2018-12-23 Aston Villa FC 2–3 Leeds United FC L 2018-12-15 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Stoke City FC D

Swansea City AFC Form

2019-01-05 Aston Villa FC 0–3 Swansea City AFC W 2019-01-01 Reading FC 1–4 Swansea City AFC W 2018-12-29 Swansea City AFC 2–2 Wigan Athletic FC D 2018-12-26 Swansea City AFC 0–1 Aston Villa FC L 2018-12-22 Hull City AFC 3–2 Swansea City AFC L 2018-12-15 Swansea City AFC 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16 Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63 Swansea City AFC xG
I would bet for: Aston Villa FC or Swansea City AFC 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aston Villa FC31% Draw27% Swansea City AFC42%
Actual: Swansea City AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Aston Villa FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Swansea City AFC
69%
Aston Villa FC or Swansea City AFC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aston Villa FC20% Draw46% Swansea City AFC34%
Actual: Swansea City AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC

Handicap Aston Villa FC covers Push Swansea City AFC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 22% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

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