The EFL Cup 2023 match between Aston Villa and Everton will take place at Villa Park on Thursday at 12:15 am IST.
Aston Villa and Everton are both riding high after securing important away victories in the Premier League over the weekend. They are now set to face each other at Villa Park in the third round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday. Aston Villa emerged victorious with a 1-0 win against Chelsea in their most recent Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile, Everton also secured their first Premier League win of the season by defeating Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Aston Villa, after bypassing the first two rounds of the EFL Cup due to their Europa Conference League qualification, faced a tough return to continental competition with a 3-2 loss to Legia Warsaw in their opening match. Their subsequent Premier League clash against Chelsea saw Villa secure an unexpected victory, ending their run of two consecutive away defeats, including a 3-0 loss to Liverpool. Ollie Watkins, yet to score in the 2023-24 season, finally found the net with a skillful finish. Key saves by Robert Sanchez prevented Chelsea from mounting a comeback, and Villa clinched their fourth win in six Premier League games, solidifying their sixth-place standing in the early-season table. Villa was also riding a 10-game winning streak at Villa Park, aiming to avoid a third consecutive exit at this EFL Cup stage, having been eliminated by Manchester United and Chelsea in their last two third-round ties.
James Tarkowski, a former Brentford player from 2014 to 2016, made a triumphant return to London with Everton. Tarkowski played a vital role in Everton’s first win of the season, contributing a goal and an assist. Brentford’s growing injury woes, including a late groin injury to Kevin Schade, allowed Tarkowski to set up Abdoulaye Doucoure for the opening goal with a precise header. Mathias Jensen managed to equalize for Brentford before halftime. In the second half, Tarkowski rose highest to nod in a corner, celebrating against his former team. Dominic Calvert-Lewin added another goal, securing a significant victory for Everton, elevating them to 15th place in the league standings. Before this win, Everton had only managed a narrow 2-1 victory over Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup third round. They are yet to keep a clean sheet this season and now face Aston Villa, who previously defeated them 4-0. Both Villa and Everton are at risk of a third consecutive third-round exit in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
Aston Villa probable starting lineup: Olsen, Chambers, Lenglet, Torres, Digne, Ramsey, Dendoncker, Tielemans, Diaby, Duran, Bailey
Everton probable starting lineup: Virginia, Patterson, Godfrey, Keane, Mykolenko, Danjuma, Onana, Doucoure, Dobbin, Beto, Calvert-Lewin
Aston Villa
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1-0 (W) |
| Legia | 2-3 (L) |
| Crystal Palace | 3-1 (W) |
| Liverpool | 0-3 (L) |
| Hibernian | 3-0 (W) |
Everton
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Brentford | 3-1 (W) |
| Arsenal | 0-1 (L) |
| Sheffield United | 2-2 (D) |
| Doncaster | 2-1 (W) |
| Wolves | 0-1 (L) |
| Last 5 matches- result | Score |
|---|---|
| Aston Villa beat Everton | 4-0 |
| Aston Villa beat Everton | 2-0 |
| Aston Villa beat Everton | 2-1 |
| Aston Villa beat Everton | 1-0 |
| Aston Villa beat Everton | 3-0 |
The EFL Cup 2023 match between Aston Villa and Everton will take place at Villa Park on Thursday at 12:15 am IST.
| Aston Villa vs Everton | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 28 |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Kickoff time in United Kingdom | 7:45 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (Thursday) |
Football fans in USA can catch the live action via ESPN+.
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