Villa vs Spurs (FA Cup) | How to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Sun 09 February 2025, 09:04|
Tottenham Hotspur
It’s FA Cup weekend and after the disappointment of Thursday’s defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, we’ve a chance to make progress in this competition when we head to Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the fourth round today.
Hosts Villa defeated West Ham United 2-1 at home in the third round, while we won 3-0 at non-league Tamworth after extra time.
Here’s all the key info you need ahead of today’s game...
What time is kick-off against Aston Villa?
The match starts at 5.35pm UK time.
How can I watch the game?
Today’s game will be free to air in the UK on BBC One.
You can also follow all the action with updates on the Spurs Official app, while our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the app also brings you live text and audio commentary, stats, photos and more.
Video highlights will be available on SPURSPLAY on Monday.
What is the team news?
Richarlison is expected to miss out for us after picking up a calf problem at Anfield on Thursday night, while Ange Postecoglou doesn’t expect to have any of our other injured players back for the game.
That means Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Guglielmo Vicario, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson all remain sidelined, while striker Dane Scarlett is cup-tied.
Ollie Watkins will miss out for Villa, joining Matty Cash, Pau Torres, Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings on the sidelines.
New loan signings Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio are both available but fellow new arrival Axel Disasi is cup-tied.
Who is the referee?
Anthony Taylor will take charge of today’s tie, assisted by Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn.
The fourth official will be Simon Hooper.
What colours will the teams be playing in?
Hosts Villa will wear claret and blue shirts, white shorts and blue socks.
Their goalkeeper will be in an all-black strip with red detailing.
We’ll be using our home kit, featuring Lilywhite shirts, navy blue shorts and white socks.
Our keeper will wear orange.
What will the weather conditions be like?
There’s expected to be light rain throughout the game, with temperatures at around five degrees.
What is the travel information if I’m going to the game?
Travel information for those making the trip to Villa Park can be found here.
