1'

The match is underway. Aston Villa have kicked-off.

1'

In the minute 1, John McGinn (Aston Villa) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

2'

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

3' Thomas Bramall awards the away team a throw-in.

4' In the minute 4, Ball goes out of play for a Chelsea goal kick.

5'

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

5'

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

6'

Throw-in for Chelsea at Villa Park.

6' In the minute 6, Chelsea pushes forward through Cole Palmer, whose finish on goal is saved.

8' Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Thomas Bramall.

8' Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

8'

In the minute 8, Thomas Bramall signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Chelsea's half.

8'

In the minute 8, Thomas Bramall signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Chelsea's half.

9'

Can Aston Villa capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Chelsea's half?

9'

Can Aston Villa capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Chelsea's half?

9' Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

11' In the minute 11, Conor Gallagher puts the ball in the net and the away team now lead 0-1.

11' Noni Madueke instrumental with a fine assist.

13'

Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

13'

Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

13'

In the minute 13, Leon Bailey of Aston Villa smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

13'

In the minute 13, Leon Bailey of Aston Villa smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

13'

Aston Villa drives forward and Ollie Watkins gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

13'

Aston Villa drives forward and Ollie Watkins gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

13'

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

15'

In the minute 15, Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

15'

In the minute 15, Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

16' Throw-in Chelsea.

17' In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the away team.

19' In the minute 19, Chelsea's Noni Madueke gets his shot away but it misses the target.

19'

Goal kick for Aston Villa at Villa Park.

19'

Goal kick for Aston Villa at Villa Park.

21' Chelsea move into a 0-2 lead through a Nicolas Jackson header.

21' In the minute 21, Malo Gusto with an assist there.

22'

Free kick for Chelsea in the half of Aston Villa.

22'

Free kick for Chelsea in the half of Aston Villa.

25'

In Birmingham Aston Villa's John McGinn is caught offside.

25'

In Birmingham Aston Villa's John McGinn is caught offside.

26' In the minute 26, Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

26'

Aston Villa have a goal kick.

26'

Aston Villa have a goal kick.

29' Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Chelsea in their own half.

30' In the minute 30, Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Thomas Bramall.

31' Corner awarded to Chelsea.

31' Ben Chilwell for Chelsea gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

31'

In the minute 31, Thomas Bramall awards Aston Villa a goal kick.

31'

In the minute 31, Thomas Bramall awards Aston Villa a goal kick.

33' Ball safe as Chelsea is awarded a throw-in in their half.

33'

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Aston Villa.

33'

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Aston Villa.

34' In the minute 34, In Birmingham Chelsea drive forward through Cole Palmer. His shot is on target but it's saved.

34' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

35' Corner awarded to Chelsea.

37' In the minute 37, Throw-in for Chelsea in their own half.

38'

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Thomas Bramall.

38'

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Thomas Bramall.

38' Free kick Chelsea.

38' In the minute 38, Diego Carlos is booked for the home team.

39' It's a goal kick for the home team in Birmingham.

39'

Throw-in for Aston Villa close to the penalty box.

39'

Throw-in for Aston Villa close to the penalty box.

40'

In the minute 40, Throw-in for Aston Villa in the half of Chelsea.

40'

In the minute 40, Throw-in for Aston Villa in the half of Chelsea.

41'

Thomas Bramall signals a throw-in for Aston Villa, close to Chelsea's area.

41'

Thomas Bramall signals a throw-in for Aston Villa, close to Chelsea's area.

41' Free kick for Chelsea in their own half.

43'

In the minute 43, Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

43'

In the minute 43, Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

44'

Free kick for Chelsea in the half of Aston Villa.

44'

Free kick for Chelsea in the half of Aston Villa.

45' Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

45' + 1

In the minute 45, Goal kick for Chelsea at Villa Park.

45' + 1

In the minute 45, Goal kick for Chelsea at Villa Park.

45' + 1 2 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 1

Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half.

45' + 1

Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, John McGinn gets his shot on target but fails to score for Aston Villa.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, John McGinn gets his shot on target but fails to score for Aston Villa.

45' + 2

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Thomas Bramall.

45' + 2

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Thomas Bramall.

45' + 2

In Birmingham Aston Villa attack through Alex Moreno. The finish is off target, however.

45' + 2

In Birmingham Aston Villa attack through Alex Moreno. The finish is off target, however.

45' + 2 In the minute 45, It's a goal kick for the away team in Birmingham.

45'

The first-half is over at Villa Park.

45'

The first-half is over at Villa Park.

46' Chelsea kick-off the second-half u- the match is underway again!

47' In the minute 47, Free kick for Chelsea in their own half.

47' In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the away team.

48'

Ball safe as Aston Villa is awarded a throw-in in their half.

48'

In the minute 48, Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half.

48'

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

49'

Aston Villa to take a throw-in in Chelsea territory.

50' In the minute 50, Throw-in for Chelsea in their own half.

51'

Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Chelsea's half?

51'

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

52'

In the minute 52, Thomas Bramall signals a Chelsea throw-in in Aston Villa's half.

52'

In the minute 52, Thomas Bramall signals a Chelsea throw-in in Aston Villa's half.

52' Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Chelsea.

54' It's now 0-3 in Birmingham as Enzo Fernandez scores for Chelsea.

55' In the minute 55, Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez has been booked in Birmingham.

56'

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

57'

Free kick Aston Villa.

59'

In the minute 59, Aston Villa's Diego Carlos attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

59' Chelsea have a goal kick.

60' Noni Madueke (Chelsea) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

60' In the minute 60, Corner awarded to Chelsea.

60'

Throw-in Aston Villa.

60'

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

61'

In the minute 61, Throw-in for Chelsea at Villa Park.

61'

Aston Villa to take a throw-in in Chelsea territory.

62' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

64'

In the minute 64, Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Chelsea.

64'

Clement Lenglet for Aston Villa is whistled offside.

65'

Aston Villa's John McGinn breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

65' In the minute 65, Ball goes out of play for a Chelsea goal kick.

67'

Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Chelsea's half?

71'

Aston Villa drive upfield and John McGinn gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Chelsea defender.

71'

In the minute 71, Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

71' Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Chelsea in their own half.

71'

Unai Emery (Aston Villa) is making a 1 substitution, with Jacob Ramsey replacing Youri Tielemans.

72'

In the minute 72, Aston Villa make their 2 substitution with Moussa Diaby replacing John McGinn.

74'

Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

74' Thomas Bramall awards Chelsea a goal kick.

74' In the minute 74, Raheem Sterling is replacing Noni Madueke for the away team.

75'

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

76'

Alex Moreno (Aston Villa) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

76' In the minute 76, Thomas Bramall awards Chelsea a goal kick.

76' Djordje Petrovic (Chelsea) gets a yellow card.

78' Chelsea's Cole Palmer gets his shot away but it misses the target.

78'

In the minute 78, Throw-in for Aston Villa in the half of Chelsea.

80' The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Moises Caicedo.

80' Mauricio Pochettino (Chelsea) has taken off Moises Caicedo who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Christopher Nkunku is the replacement.

80'

In the minute 80, Play has been resumed at Villa Park.

81' Thiago Silva is on a sub for Cole Palmer for Chelsea.

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