Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Aston Villa in the FA Cup today.
This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.
While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham all included as well as the aforementioned Manchester duo - it’s those without silverware in recent years who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle United, Everton and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over six years despite European success.
Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but every team takes part: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Preston North End FC 0 - 0 Aston Villa FC
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
13:43Matty Cash (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
13:43Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Andrew Hughes.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
13:41Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
13:41Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
13:41Foul by Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa).
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
13:41Foul by Will Keane (Preston North End).
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
13:34Foul by Jordan Storey (Preston North End).
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
13:32First Half begins.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
13:00Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa
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