A fresh offensive move unfolds as Leon Bailey from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the center of the goal. Leon Bailey's attempt is on target.

John McGinn from Aston Villa commits a foul.

Corner awarded to Chelsea after Lamare Bogarde's defensive play. Lamare Bogarde will take the corner kick.

John McGinn from Aston Villa committed a foul.

A shot is deflected. Marcus Rashford from Aston Villa attempts a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Marco Asensio. Rashford's attempt is thwarted.

Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Enzo Fernández.

Goal! Aston Villa takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Chelsea. Marco Asensio scores with a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, finding the center of the net. The assist came from Marcus Rashford, who delivered a cross following a corner kick. Marco Asensio finds the back of the net!

Moisés Caicedo of Chelsea has been shown a yellow card.

A fresh offensive push unfolds as Donyell Malen of Aston Villa takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Marcus Rashford, who delivered a precise through ball. Malen's attempt was on target.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after a foul by Filip Jørgensen. Jørgensen will take the corner kick.

Opportunity wasted. Marco Asensio from Aston Villa attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Andrés García. Marco Asensio's shot was off target.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Ezri Konsa.

Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa committed a foul.

Donyell Malen of Aston Villa was awarded a free kick on the left flank after being fouled by Tosin Adarabioyo.

Aston Villa has earned a corner after Malo Gusto allowed the ball to go out of play. Malo Gusto will take the corner kick.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Enzo Fernández from Chelsea takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, which is saved in the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Jadon Sancho. Enzo Fernández's attempt is then blocked.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Youri Tielemans.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Donyell Malen comes on to replace Morgan Rogers. Donyell Malen is now on the field.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Leon Bailey comes on to replace Ollie Watkins.

Substitution for Chelsea: Jadon Sancho comes on to replace Christopher Nkunku. Jadon Sancho is now on the field.

Cole Palmer from Chelsea attempts a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.

The attempt is thwarted. Marcus Rashford from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Youri Tielemans. Rashford's shot is denied.

Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea committed a foul.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea committed a foul.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Andrés García comes on in place of Matty Cash.

Opportunity wasted. Cole Palmer from Chelsea took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide of the target.

John McGinn from Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Foul committed by John McGinn of Aston Villa.

Reece James commits a foul for Chelsea.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea committed a foul.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after a foul by Marc Cucurella. Cucurella will take the corner kick.

Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by John McGinn.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Lamare Bogarde comes on to replace Tyrone Mings, who has sustained an injury. Lamare Bogarde is now on the field.

VAR Update: Goal confirmed for Aston Villa, making it 1-1 against Chelsea, scored by Marco Asensio. The referee has made the decision after reviewing the VAR.

Goal! It's now Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 1. Marco Asensio scores for Aston Villa with a left-footed shot from close range, finding the center of the net. The assist came from Marcus Rashford. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review. Marco Asensio has found the back of the net!

Offside call against Aston Villa. Marcus Rashford has been flagged for offside. Morgan Rogers is also in an offside position.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea committed a foul.

Another offensive push! Pedro Neto from Chelsea takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's saved in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Christopher Nkunku, who delivered a precise through ball. Pedro Neto's attempt is on target!

Missed opportunity! Pedro Neto of Chelsea took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Cole Palmer after a quick counterattack. Pedro Neto's attempt was off target.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea commits a foul.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Marcus Rashford comes on to replace Jacob Ramsey.

The first half has concluded with Chelsea leading Aston Villa 1-0.

Missed opportunity. John McGinn from Aston Villa attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. John McGinn's attempt goes off target.

Levi Colwill's header from the center of the box is denied as the shot is blocked. The opportunity came from a cross delivered by Pedro Neto.

Moisés Caicedo from Chelsea committed a foul.

Missed opportunity. Reece James of Chelsea took a right-footed shot from the center of the box following a corner, but it went wide to the left. Reece James’ attempt was off target.

Marco Asensio committed a foul against Aston Villa.

Moisés Caicedo from Chelsea committed a foul.

Foul committed by John McGinn of Aston Villa.

Foul committed by Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa.

Another offensive push! Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Enzo Fernández. Nkunku's shot is on target!

Missed opportunity. Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide of the goal.

Cole Palmer from Chelsea earned a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Ian Maatsen.

The attempt is denied. Cole Palmer from Chelsea fires a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Pedro Neto. Cole Palmer's shot is thwarted.

A fresh offensive play unfolds as Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa takes a left-footed shot from close range, but the goalkeeper makes a crucial save right in the middle of the goal. The chance was set up by Youri Tielemans, who delivered a cross. Watkins' attempt was on target.

Corner awarded to Chelsea after Tyrone Mings deflected the ball out of play. Tyrone Mings will take the corner kick.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Morgan Rogers.

Missed opportunity. Enzo Fernández from Chelsea attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the right. The assist came from Christopher Nkunku. Enzo Fernández's shot was off target.

Aston Villa is flagged for offside. Ezri Konsa has been caught in an offside position. Marco Asensio is also offside.

Marco Asensio committed a foul on an Aston Villa player.

Pedro Neto committed a foul against Chelsea.

Pedro Neto commits a foul against Chelsea.

A shot is deflected. Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa attempts a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Ian Maatsen, who delivered a cross. Watkins' shot is stopped.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea commits a foul.

A fresh offensive play unfolds as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa takes a challenging shot with his right foot from the right side, but it’s expertly saved in the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Marco Asensio. Watkins registers a shot on target.

Missed opportunity. Enzo Fernández from Chelsea attempted a header from the center of the penalty area, but the shot went wide of the target.

Moisés Caicedo of Chelsea commits a foul.

Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea earned a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Ezri Konsa.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea committed a foul.

Goal! Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 1. Enzo Fernández scores for Chelsea with a left-footed shot from close range into the center of the net. The assist came from Pedro Neto after a quick counterattack. Enzo Fernández finds the back of the net!

Substitution for Chelsea: Tosin Adarabioyo comes on to replace Trevoh Chalobah, who has sustained an injury.

Malo Gusto commits a foul against Chelsea.

Marco Asensio commits a foul on an Aston Villa player.

Offside call against Chelsea. Enzo Fernández has been flagged for offside. Moisés Caicedo is also in an offside position.

The attempt is thwarted. Pedro Neto of Chelsea takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Enzo Fernández, who delivered a precise through ball. Pedro Neto's shot is denied.

The opening half is underway...

The teams have been revealed, and the players are currently getting ready on the field.

Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea committed a foul.

Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa committed a foul.

That's it! The match has come to an end with Aston Villa defeating Chelsea 2-1.

Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea committed a foul.

Donyell Malen of Aston Villa was awarded a free kick on the left flank.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Another offensive push. Pedro Neto from Chelsea takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's expertly stopped in the left corner.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Enzo Fernández from Chelsea committed a foul.

Opportunity wasted. John McGinn from Aston Villa takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal and to the left.

The second half is underway with the score at Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 1.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Malo Gusto from Chelsea takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, which is successfully stopped in the bottom left corner.

Match is currently paused due to an injury to Matty Cash from Aston Villa.

Moisés Caicedo from Chelsea committed a foul.

Corner awarded to Chelsea after Matty Cash allowed the ball to go out.

Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick on the right flank.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.

Match halted due to an injury to Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea.

The opening half is underway...