Welcome to our live coverage of the FA Cup, where Aston Villa and Newcastle United are locked in a compelling battle at Villa Park this Saturday, February 14. The match, a pivotal fixture in the FA Cup 2025/26 tournament, is delivering intense moments as both sides vie for a place in the next round.
The closing stages of the encounter have seen Aston Villa applying sustained pressure, forcing a series of set-piece opportunities. A corner was conceded by Newcastle‘s Sandro Tonali in the 84′ minute, granting the hosts a chance to threaten from the flag.
Late Pressure and Defensive Stands
Maintaining their offensive push, Aston Villa earned another corner just a minute later, in the 85′. This opportunity arose following a defensive intervention by Newcastle United veteran Kieran Trippier, whose clearance ended the immediate danger but resulted in the set-piece. The sequence of consecutive corners underscores the home team’s determination to find a decisive breakthrough in these final moments, while Newcastle’s defense is being rigorously tested.