As Aston Villa prepare for their 2024/2025 FA Cup quarter-final tie against the only non-Premier League team left, Preston, we thought it was the perfect time to look back on Aston Villa’s illustrious FA Cup history, from their first year competing to their eight trophy wins.

Read on to discover Aston Villa’s FA Cup history, stats, and figures, plus how you can book Aston Villa FA Cup hospitality today.

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Origins of Aston Villa in the FA Cup

Aston Villa won their first ever FA Cup title in 1887 defeating West Brom 2-0. The match is remembered for Archie Hunter's goal contributions after he scored the second goal from lying on the ground due to a collision with the goal keeper.

In 1888, the competition format was altered to the structure still used today. As FA Cup holders, Aston Villa reached the fifth round but ultimately lost to Preston North End on January 7th at Wellington Road.

Early FA Cup Milestones

As a historically strong team, Aston Villa were always expected to perform well and be consistent title contenders. In the 1891-92 season, Villa finished as runners-up. In the 1894-95 season, they won the FA Cup for the second time. Just two years later, the team achieved the double, winning both the Football League Championship and the FA Cup for the third time.

In the 1895 FA Cup Final Bob Chatt scored a record breaking goal inside the first 30 seconds of the game, a record that stood for 114 years until 2009, when Louis Saha of Everton scored within 25 seconds against Chelsea.

Best Aston Villa FA Cup Moments

Since the turn of the century, Villa have had mixed results in the FA Cup. In 2000, they reached the final but lost to Chelsea, and a similar story unfolded in 2015 when they reached the final but were beaten 4-0 by Arsenal.

Perhaps the most exciting FA Cup campaign for the Villans has been the current 2024/2025 season. With regular European football, they’ve built strong momentum and are now awaiting Preston in the quarter-finals. To reach this stage, they have beaten West Ham, Tottenham, and Cardiff City. With Aston Villa's last FA Cup win in 1957, they have a lot to prove.

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It looks promising for The Villans this FA Cup campaign. With the only Championship side left to play, Preston, on 29th March, this presents the perfect opportunity to reach the semi-finals for the first time in 10 years.

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