ASTON VILLA vs PORT VALE - MATCH PREVIEW


By Ryan Ghee
January 27 2006

Aston Villa play host to Port Vale in the fourth round of the FA Cup tomorrow as they look to reach the fifth round for the first time in six years. Aston Villa team news: Gareth Barry will miss the fourth round clash after receiving a red card against Spurs last weekend. Jlloyd Samuel is expected to replace Barry at left-back as Wilfred Bouma is still sidelined with a knee injury. Kevin Phillips will be on the bench after getting through two reserve games unscathed while Angel, Baros and Moore battle it out for the two places upfront.

Port Vale team news: Martin Foyle's team have no new injury worries. Sam Togwell, who scored two goals against Doncaster in the last round, will start in attack after signing on until the end of the season.

History of this fixture: Aston Villa and Port Vale have only met on 8 occasions with Villa winning 6 of the games, Vale winning just 1, and the remaining match ending all square. The last time the two teams met was back in the FA Cup in 1990 when Villa recorded a resounding 6-0 win.

Match betting: Aston Villa win - 1/5
Port Vale win - 11/1
Draw - 4/1

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