Lineups + Open Thread -- come panic here!
Paul Lambert has chosen to favor a more possession-oriented starting XI, even though his side are desperate for at least two goals against League Two Bradford City. Will it work?
League Cup
Villa-Bradford City: Match Preview
Aston Villa is in much bigger trouble than a trip to Wembley and a crack at England's third most prestigious trophy could solve, but the boost to morale and ability to overcome adversity could be crucial in getting things back on the right track.
AVFC Embarrass Themselves in 1-3 Loss to Bradford
Aston Villa leave themselves everything to do in the return leg after going down 3-1 to Bradford City at Valley Parade in a horrible showing.
Bradford-Villa: Lineups And Open Thread
Come chat about the game in the open thread.
Bradford-Villa: Match Preview
The first leg of a League Cup tie is always a massive game, but Aston Villa's trip to Valley Parade has implications that are even more far reaching than would typically be the case.
Villa face Bradford City in League Cup semi-finals
Que sera, sera, we're going to Wembley! Well, once Villa beat League 2 side Bradford, that is.
Que sera, sera, we're almost to Wembley
A 19th minute goal by Steve Morison was cancelled out just two minutes later by Brett Holman, and a late Andi Weimann brace and Christian Benteke stunner put Villa through to the next round in convincing fashion.
Norwich City-Aston Villa: Match Preview
Paul Lambert's return to Carrow Road may be getting all of the headlines, but the bigger story for Aston Villa is the tough task ahead on the pitch.
Villa beat Swindon to progress in the League Cup
Villa progress to the quarterfinals of the League Cup with a 3-2 win over League One side Swindon Town. Miles Storey had a brace for the home side, but Christian Benteke also grabbed two, and Gabby Agbonlahor the third, to lift the Villa to victory.
Can Aston Villa beat Swindon Town?
Even a Cup tie against a lower-level side will probably prove to be difficult for Paul Lambert and Aston Villa.
And Villa Draw Swindon For The Next Round
Aston Villa will travel to Swindon for the next round of the Capital One Cup, scheduled to be played the week of October 29.
A Dramatic Victory Over Manchester City
Aston Villa came from behind twice in their League Cup duel with Manchester City, with Gabby Agbonlahor the hero in a 4-2 win.
Aston Villa Will Visit Manchester City In Third Round Of The League Cup
The draw for the third round of the League Cup was announced today, and Aston Villa appear to have gotten the short end of the stick, facing Manchester City at Etihad.
Aston Villa 3rd Round Carling Cup Draw
Aston Villa have been drawn for the 3rd round of the Carling Cup. Good news, it isn't Blackburn!
Aston Villa v Hereford United: Carling Cup Preview
Aston Villa welcome League 2 side Hereford United in the second round of the Carling Cup. Read the preview on 7500 to Holte, an Aston Villa blog.
Carling Cup Second Round Draw: Aston Villa v Hereford United
After Blackpool lose to Sheffield United on penalties, the Carling Cup draw has been completed. Aston Villa welcome Hereford United.
Birmingham City Beat Arsenal To Claim Carling Cup: Aston Villa Reaction
For Aston Villa fans, seeing Birmingham City claim silverware was almost as bad as last year's loss in the Carling Cup final. Surprisingly enough, many Villans were gracious in the end.
Birmingham City Vs. Aston Villa: Carling Cup Quarter Finals Open Thread, Lineups
Aston Villa travel just a few kilometers today to face Birmingham City at St. Andrews in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Both teams have given supporters a few heart attacks on the way to the...
Aston Villa Draw Birmingham City In The Carling Cup
Birmingham will experience another derby this season, with Aston Villa and Birmingham City meeting in the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley: Villa Advance In Carling Cup After Beating Clarets In Added Extra Time
Once again, Aston Villa struggled to win a Carling Cup match, but Emile Heskey and Stewart Downing combined to help the home side eke out an extra-time win over Championship side Burnley.
Aston Villa v Burnley: Carling Cup Open Thread
Aston Villa v Burnley: Carling Cup Open Thread
Aston Villa v Burnley: Fourth Round Carling Cup Preview
With big matches for both Aston Villa and Burnley this weekend, the clubs have a choice: chase the League Cup or attempt to move up in the table?
