Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Wolverhampton just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
90+6' Today's attendance is 31012.
90+5' Willy Boly relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
90+5' Should have been a goal! Matty Cash gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Jose Sa!
90+5' John McGinn puts in a cross...
90+5' Willy Boly relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Douglas Luiz swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+5' The game is restarted.
90+4' The referee shows Ezri Konsa the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+4' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton trips John McGinn
90+3' The game is restarted.
90+3' The referee shows Pedro Neto the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+3' The referee shows Ashley Young the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+3' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
90+2' Fernando Marcal from Wolverhampton receives a yellow card for time wasting.
90+2' Chiquinho is penalised for pushing Ashley Young.
90+2' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
90+1' Could be a good chance here as Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+1' Wolverhampton start a counter attack.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Fabio Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Chiquinho in a tactical substitution.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Moutinho from Wolverhampton trips Ashley Young
90' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 47%, Aston Villa: 53%.
90' A shot by Matty Cash is blocked.
90' John McGinn from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90' Max Kilman relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
89' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
89' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
88' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
88' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
87' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
86' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 47%, Aston Villa: 53%.
86' With the goal, Aston Villa have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
86' G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Jose Sa chose the wrong side.85' PENALTY - Jose Sa from Wolverhampton concedes a penalty for tripping Ollie Watkins.
84' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Jose Sa saved a certain goal there! Ollie Watkins found himself in a great scoring position but Jose Sa denied him with a great save
84' CHANCE! Ollie Watkins finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
84' Emiliano Buendia carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
83' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Pedro Neto puts in a cross...
83' Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton takes a short corner kick from the right.
83' It's a good hit from long range by Fabio Silva who forces a save from Emiliano Martinez. Corner kick.
83' Emiliano Martinez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
82' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Goal kick for Wolverhampton.
81' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
81' Jose Sa relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Douglas Luiz swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 48%, Aston Villa: 52%.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Jonny from Wolverhampton trips Jacob Ramsey
79' John McGinn relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton swings in the corner from the right.
78' Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
78' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Joao Moutinho swings in a cross from the free kick.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Ashley Young from Aston Villa trips Hee-Chan Hwang
77' Wolverhampton are in control of the ball.
76' Jonny from Wolverhampton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
75' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Wolverhampton plays a short goal kick.
75' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 46%, Aston Villa: 54%.
75' Trincao is leaving the field to be replaced by Pedro Neto in a tactical substitution.
74' Philippe Coutinho is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
74' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
74' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
73' Safe hands from Jose Sa as he comes out and claims the ball
73' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
73' Jose Sa from Wolverhampton makes a great save.
73' Philippe Coutinho forces a good save from Jose Sa who turns the ball behind for a corner!
73' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
72' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
72' Morgan Sanson is leaving the field to be replaced by Douglas Luiz in a tactical substitution.
71' How did he miss that? Hee-Chan Hwang has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
71' A shot by Joao Moutinho is blocked.
71' Joao Moutinho from Wolverhampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
71' Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
71' Wolverhampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
70' Wolverhampton are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 45%, Aston Villa: 55%.
69' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
69' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
69' Fabio Silva is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
68' The game is restarted.
68' Daniel Podence is injured and is replaced by Hee-Chan Hwang.
67' Daniel Podence is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66' After a tactical foul, Jonny sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Jonny from Wolverhampton trips Philippe Coutinho
65' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 45%, Aston Villa: 55%.
64' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jonny
64' Wolverhampton start a counter attack.
63' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
62' Fabio Silva is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
62' The game is restarted.
61' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
60' Leon Bailey is penalised for pushing Jose Sa.
60' Ashley Young puts in a cross...
60' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' The game is restarted.
60' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
60' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 47%, Aston Villa: 53%.
59' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Wolverhampton are in control of the ball.
58' Joao Moutinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
58' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Moutinho from Wolverhampton trips Philippe Coutinho
58' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
57' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Wolverhampton plays a short goal kick.
56' How did he miss that? Ollie Watkins has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
56' CHANCE! Ollie Watkins finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
56' Could be a good chance here as Leon Bailey from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
56' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
56' Daniel Podence from Wolverhampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Daniel Podence from Wolverhampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
56' Wolverhampton start a counter attack.
56' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
55' Willy Boly clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
55' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
54' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
53' Trincao from Wolverhampton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
53' Wolverhampton are in control of the ball.
52' Wolverhampton are in control of the ball.
52' Wolverhampton plays a short goal kick.
51' Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
51' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
51' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Jose Sa relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
50' Ollie Watkins has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
50' Some neat football here as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa plays a 1-2 with Leon Bailey.
50' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 48%, Aston Villa: 52%.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Fernando Marcal from Wolverhampton trips Morgan Sanson
49' Fernando Marcal from Wolverhampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' Wolverhampton start a counter attack.
49' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
48' A chance presents itself to Trincao from Wolverhampton but his header goes wide
48' Fernando Marcal puts in a cross...
48' Wolverhampton are trying to create something here.
47' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Wolverhampton are in control of the ball.
46' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' Wolverhampton has been the better team in this half
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 47%, Aston Villa: 53%.
45+5' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+5' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
45+5' Trincao from Wolverhampton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
45+5' Fabio Silva from Wolverhampton directs a ball squarely in the box.
45+5' Fabio Silva from Wolverhampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+4' Wolverhampton start a counter attack.
45+4' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+4' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
45+3' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
45+3' How did he miss that? Leander Dendoncker has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
45+3' Could be a good chance here as Daniel Podence from Wolverhampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+3' Wolverhampton start a counter attack.
45+3' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
45+3' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
45+2' Morgan Sanson from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
45+2' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+2' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
45+1' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
45+1' Poor play by Ashley Young as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
45+1' Joao Moutinho from Wolverhampton swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Daniel Podence from Wolverhampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
45' Trincao tests Emiliano Martinez with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
45' Wolverhampton start a counter attack.
45' Great defending by Ashley Young from Aston Villa to prevent his team conceding a goal.
45' Wolverhampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
45' Could be a good chance here as Fabio Silva from Wolverhampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45' Fabio Silva from Wolverhampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
44' Daniel Podence comes back onto the field.
44' The match resumes with a drop ball.
44' Daniel Podence is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
42' Daniel Podence is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
42' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
42' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
41' Trincao from Wolverhampton is ruled offside.
40' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
40' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
39' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
38' John McGinn commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
38' Reckless challenge there. John McGinn commits a rough foul on Daniel Podence
38' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
36' OWN GOAL - Ashley Young sends the ball into his own net!36' Fernando Marcal puts in a cross...
35' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Fernando Marcal relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Ashley Young puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
34' Wolverhampton are in control of the ball.
33' Wolverhampton are in control of the ball.
33' Ashley Young from Aston Villa makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' That looked a fine chance. Leon Bailey from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
33' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
33' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Wolverhampton plays a short goal kick.
32' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
32' John McGinn swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' Jonny is penalised for pushing Tyrone Mings.
31' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Max Kilman relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
30' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
29' It's a good hit from long range by Leon Bailey who forces a save from Jose Sa. Corner kick.
29' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
29' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
27' Reckless challenge there. Willy Boly commits a rough foul on John McGinn
26' Safe hands from Jose Sa as he comes out and claims the ball
26' Morgan Sanson puts in a cross...
26' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
26' Wolverhampton plays a short goal kick.
26' Philippe Coutinho goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
25' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
25' Conor Coady commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Conor Coady from Wolverhampton trips Jacob Ramsey
24' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Willy Boly.
24' Philippe Coutinho puts in a cross...
23' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
22' Fernando Marcal relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
22' Matty Cash from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
22' Trincao is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
21' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Willy Boly relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Ashley Young puts in a cross...
20' Safe hands from Jose Sa as he comes out and claims the ball
20' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
20' The game is restarted.
20' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 48%, Aston Villa: 52%.
20' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
19' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
19' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Leander Dendoncker
17' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Jacob Ramsey is penalised for pushing Jonny.
16' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
16' Daniel Podence fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
16' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Trincao puts in a cross...
15' The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Jonny
15' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 45%, Aston Villa: 55%.
15' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' The game is restarted.
13' Lucas Digne is injured and is replaced by Ashley Young.
12' Lucas Digne is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
11' Wolverhampton are in control of the ball.
10' Trincao from Wolverhampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' Great skill from Trincao as he dribbles past his opponents
10' Wolverhampton are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 40%, Aston Villa: 60%.
10' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Fernando Marcal from Wolverhampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Joao Moutinho from Wolverhampton swings in the corner from the right.
8' Should have been a goal! Fabio Silva gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Emiliano Martinez!
8' Could be a good chance here as Jonny from Wolverhampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
8' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
7' Wolverhampton managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
7' G O O O A A A L - Jonny reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!6' Fabio Silva has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
6' Daniel Podence has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
6' Could be a good chance here as Joao Moutinho from Wolverhampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
6' Wolverhampton start a counter attack.
6' John McGinn could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
6' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
6' Fernando Marcal relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' Fabio Silva is penalised for pushing Tyrone Mings.
5' Ball possession: Wolverhampton: 15%, Aston Villa: 85%.
5' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
2' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
2' Wolverhampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
1' Matty Cash sends a long ball upfield.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
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