90+5'
That's all for today as the game is over.
90+3'
The attendance for today's match is 30591.
90+1'
Substitution. Andres Garcia (Aston Villa) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Matty Cash walks off.
90'
We will have 4 min. of added time.
89'
Here comes a substitution. Ola Aina is given a rest as he is replaced by Dan Ndoye (Nottingham).
89'
Vitor Pereira has decided to make a change. Ryan Yates (Nottingham) replaces Igor Jesus.
88'
Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) commits a foul and Michael Salisbury immediately signals a free kick.
87'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Tammy Abraham (Aston Villa) replaces Ollie Watkins.
87'
The linesman raises his flag for offside before Neco Williams (Nottingham) heads on.
86'
Matz Sels comes off his line to intercept the corner from Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa).
86'
Matty Cash (Aston Villa) receives an accurate pass and finds some space for a shot. The keeper is prepared and denies his low, long-range blast aimed directly at the bottom of the net. The referee signals a corner kick to Aston Villa.
85'
Matz Sels pulls off a superb save! He leapt to block the shot Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) fired on target after a rebound. His effort from inside the box flew straight towards the bottom left corner, but was stopped by the goalkeeper.
84'
Substitution. Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham) replaces Morgan Gibbs-White.
82'
Michael Salisbury has a clear sight and sees a foul from Elliot Anderson (Nottingham). A free kick is awarded to Aston Villa.
79'
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) creates some space for himself to pick up a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a decent strike which goes a whisker over the crossbar.
78'
Here's the change. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) leaves the pitch and Emiliano Buendia comes on as a substitute.
78'
Unai Emery has decided to substitute Lucas Digne and he is replaced by Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa).
77'
The substitution has been made. Douglas Luiz has replaced Ross Barkley (Aston Villa).
77'
Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball.
74'
Chris Wood (Nottingham) glances on a header from the corner sent into the near post, but his close-range effort is blocked by a defender.
74'
Neco Williams (Nottingham) will take a corner kick.
71'
Neco Williams (Nottingham) fails to deliver a decent cross from the corner and the ball goes out of play.
69'
This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Neco Williams (Nottingham).
69'
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear. Nottingham force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
67'
John McGinn (Aston Villa) earns the yellow card.
66'
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) misses a big chance! He fires the ball high over the crossbar from inside the 6-yard box after the ball rebounded to him.
65'
Vitor Pereira has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Chris Wood (Nottingham) replacing Omari Hutchinson.
65'
Matty Cash (Aston Villa) takes the corner which is cleared.
64'
John McGinn (Aston Villa) fashions a shot from the edge of the box after receiving an accurate pass. Matz Sels makes a stunning save to stop the effort from flying into the bottom left corner. The referee blows his whistle, Aston Villa are awarded a corner kick.
63'
Murillo (Nottingham) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.
62'
A pass into the box finds Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) unmarked. He carefully places a shot towards the bottom right corner, but a brilliant last-ditch save by Marco Bizot denies him.
61'
Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) shakes off the attention of a defender and from mid-range lets fly towards the bottom left corner, but Matz Sels is well positioned to make a comfortable save.
60'
John McGinn (Aston Villa) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems.
57'
Some great controlled play and passing from Aston Villa. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
53'
Igor Jesus (Nottingham) shows off his skills with a mazy run to the edge of the box and then fires in a disappointing shot that flies high over the bar.
51'
Matty Cash (Aston Villa) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
50'
What an opportunity that was! The ball rebounded out to Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), whose shot from the edge of the box goes a whisker wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nottingham.
49'
Igor Jesus (Nottingham) rises above the defence inside the box to power a fine header, but the goalkeeper is lucky as the ball flies just over the bar.
46'
Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+4'
The end of the first half.
45'
There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
45'
Omari Hutchinson (Nottingham) receives a harsh yellow card from the referee after committing a minor foul on his opponent.
43'
Neco Williams (Nottingham) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
42'
Neco Williams (Nottingham) receives a low pass just outside the box and unleashes a fine strike to the bottom left corner. Marco Bizot pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill. The linesman points to the corner flag, Nottingham are going to take it.
38'
1 - 1
Goal! Callum Hudson-Odoi slips it to Neco Williams (Nottingham) on the edge of the box and he finds the bottom left corner with a great effort. The score is 1:1.
37'
Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
36'
A great pass puts Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) clear inside the box, he sidesteps the keeper but inexplicably hit his shot off the crossbar.
34'
Matz Sels (Nottingham) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
33'
Matz Sels (Nottingham) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
31'
Matty Cash (Aston Villa) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
30'
The ball possession at the moment is 45:55.
25'
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) is caught offside!
23'
0 - 1
Own goal! Murillo (Nottingham) suffers a good deal of misfortune as he accidentally puts a pass from one of the attacking players into his own net. The score is 0:1.
20'
Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.
20'
Matty Cash (Aston Villa) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The referee points to the corner flag and Aston Villa will take a corner.
15'
John McGinn (Aston Villa) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
15'
Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham) is penalised for a foul. Michael Salisbury had a clear view and blows his whistle.
15'
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) will take the corner.
14'
Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) serves up a nice cross, but Marco Bizot punches the ball away. It will be a corner kick for Nottingham.
13'
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Marco Bizot intercepts the ball.
11'
Matty Cash (Aston Villa) is given a fully deserved yellow card.
10'
Neco Williams (Nottingham) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
9'
Omari Hutchinson (Nottingham) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear. The linesman makes the right call and Nottingham will have a corner.
8'
The resulting corner from Neco Williams (Nottingham) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
8'
A neat pass is well received by Neco Williams (Nottingham), who is lurking on the edge of the box and strikes the ball towards the left post, but the goalkeeper makes an incredible save to block his shot. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Nottingham will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
7'
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
6'
A short pass finds John McGinn (Aston Villa) in acres of space on the edge of the box and he decides to go for glory. His efforts looks in for all the world but just creeps past the left post.
2'
A cross by Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.
1'
Pau Torres (Aston Villa) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Michael Salisbury blows for a foul.
1'
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The players are out at last! Nottingham will take the kick-off.
Michael Salisbury will referee today's match.
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