Bolton vs Aston Villa

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive brings what details fans need ahead of the cup tie against Bolton Wanderers.

Highlights will also be available to Sky Sports customers shortly after full time on the Sky football app. Villa fans will be hoping for a similar result this time around. Should they get past Bolton tonight, they will be hoping for a kinder draw. The Trotters overcame League Two side Salford City in the first round of the competition, coming out as comfortable 5-1 winners. The programme will also be available on catch-up via the ITV Hub after it has been broadcast. Yes, the match will be available to watch on The highlights show featuring all the Carabao Cup games from this round will be shown on ITV4 at 10:30pm on Wednesday, August 24. He will also be bringing you post-match reaction from the game, as well as sharing what Gerrard has to say. Fans wanting to see the match live will need either a Sky Sports subscription or NowTV pass and can also be watched via a computer, tablet or mobile phone via Sky Go. The match is being played at the University of Bolton Stadium and will kick-off at 7:45pm on Tuesday, August 23. [Steven Gerrard](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/steven-gerrard) 's men will be looking to avoid an upset when they take on League One side Bolton Wanderers at the University of Bolton Stadium. Aston Villa have what may be seen as a welcome break from Premier League football this week as they look to make it to the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Wanderers are looking forward to a big night of Carabao Cup action in front of the Sky Sports cameras.

Kiosks will be open around the stadium concourses with a wide range of food and beverage offers. All the stadium’s lower tiers will be open, along with the Bolton Kia West Stand Upper Tier and central blocks of the Eventura Nat Lofthouse Stand upper tier. Golden Goal will be on sale with the chance to win a major cash prize for a £1 ticket. Tickets can be bought with cash in the Fan Zone, lower concourses, outside the club shop and in hospitality areas. The build-up to the game on Sky Sports will be shown live on the big screens from 7pm. The Fan Zone, situated near the Nat Lofthouse statue, will be open for home supporters from 5pm with a variety of drink and food offerings available.

Aston Villa travel to Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night looking to secure progress in the Carabao Cup (ko 7.45pm). Steven Gerrard's side face the League One ...

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has made six changes to his side for this evening's game against Aston Villa. Wanderers are taking on the Villa in the third ...

Aston Villa travel to Bolton for what would have been a staple Premier League fixture in the 2000s. Now separated by two divisions, these sides have made ...

He may not start on Tuesday given that Gerrard is likely to rotate some of his players, but he should at least make an appearance from the bench, making him a good bet for last goalscorer. Truth be told, however, the League Cup is a competition Bolton could do without out, especially if they are to maintain a promotion push throughout the season. They also pummelled Salford City 5-1 in the first round of the League Cup.

And Evatt has shuffled his squad around from the team which suffered a loss at the hands of the Owls. He has made six changes from the weekend loss for his team ...

He has made six changes from the weekend loss for his team to take on Steven Gerrard's side. Wanderers were last in action on Saturday as Evatt's side lost 2-0 at the University of Bolton Stadium to Wednesday. The Whites are seeking to cause a cup upset and dump the Villa out of the competition.

Bolton Wanderers will be looking to claim a Premier League scalp in the second round of the EFL Cup tonight, as they host Aston Villa at The University of…

Further forward, Elias Kachunga and Kieran Sadlier, who both scored in that win over Salford, could both be set to return to the starting XI. Meanwhile, George Thomason could also return in midfield, after completing his three-match suspension for a red card picked up in the 5-1 thrashing of Salford in the last round of the competition. The centre of the park sees influential MJ Williams potentially set to retain his place, while Kieran Lee could come in to add some important experience in that area.

A result of no return for a crushing victory of Aston Villa against Bolton Wanderers. Steven Gerrard's team showed who is in charge despite starting the ...

There is a hotel on the stadium premises and there are rooms that offer a view of the pitch, this is the Bolton Whites Hotel. The venue that will host this match is the University of Bolton Stadium, in the city of Middlebrook near Bolton, England. On the first day of the EFL, they debuted with a 5-1 victory over Salford City. The team of the great Steven Gerrard, comes from an agonizing end to last season, as they were able to snatch the title from Manchester City on the last matchday. In this team there are stars, and among them is the young Englishman Aaron Morley. In League One, they are in seventh place with 8 points. Don't miss a single detail of the match update and the comments from VAVEL's coverage. In these two groups there are 50 teams from the first four categories in England and for the third round, they will be mixed with the English teams that are in European competitions. They have Philippe Coutinho and Danny Ings in their ranks, but they also have a great striker named Ollie Watkins. Lucas Digne is the author of this second goal after a left-footed shot very close to the goal. Foul by Oladapo Afolayan (Bolton) on John McGinn (Aston). Foul by Conor Bradley (Bolton) on John McGinn (Aston).

DOUGLAS LUIZ scored straight from a corner as Aston Villa took on Bolton in the League Cup.Steven Gerrard's side found themselves 1-0 down at the Leag.

Goals from Digne and Leon Bailey rounded off a 4-1 win and ensured a place in the third round. DOUGLAS LUIZ scored straight from a corner as Aston Villa took on Bolton in the League Cup. Ings had a superb chance to give his side the lead early in the second 45 - only for his left-footed effort to strike the post. Watch Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz score straight from a corner for the second time this season in Carabao vs Bolton The 30-year-old was then brought down by Dixon in the box - dusting himself down to score the resulting spot kick. Amazingly, this is the second time this term that Luiz has caught a goalkeeper out with an in-swinger.

Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Steven Gerrard's side prepare to face Bolton in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

In the wing-back roles, Evatt could start Kieran Sadlier and Declan John on the right and left respectively. [BirminghamLive's Villa reporter Ashley Preece writes](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-bolton-24821279) : "One player who could feature is young goal ace Cameron Archer who, last season, bagged four goals in two Carabao Cup games against Barrow and Chelsea. Evatt could name the same back three which started the loss to Sheffield Wednesday in the form of Gethin Jones, Ricardo Santos and George Johnston. Dion Charles could start the encounter upfront alongside Dapo Afolayan." [Villa](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) are one of the 13 Premier League teams entering the competition at this stage. Ashley Young could also come in at right-back with Calum Chambers and Tyrone Mings the pairing at centre-back and, at left-back, Ludwig Augustinsson will be pushing for his debut. "Into midfield and Gerrard could well look for a big reaction from John McGinn. Boubacar Kamara could also retain his place - ahead of Marvelous Nakamba and Tim Iroegbunam - given his importance while, next to him, Douglas Luiz will be a favourite to come back into the starting XI. [comments section](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bolton-aston-villa-predicted-teams-24830671#comments-wrapper). [Aston Villa ‘knock back’ transfer enquiry after Steven Gerrard comments](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-archer-24826739) [‘Obvious’ - Aston Villa transfer theory emerges as deal confirmed](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/obvious-aston-villa-transfer-theory-24826172) [Bolton handed injury blow ahead of Aston Villa Carabao Cup tie](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bolton-injury-news-aston-villa-24825505) [Aston Villa confirm Kortney Hause transfer after Steven Gerrard admission](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-hause-watford-24825987) [Manager admits Steven Gerrard 'phone call' could green light Aston Villa transfer](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-steven-gerrard-24825172) [Aston Villa sent Manchester United message after Liverpool win](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-man-united-liverpool-24828310) [3-1 league defeat at Crystal Palace](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/aston-villa-player-ratings-palace-24810628) on Saturday.

The League One side went ahead after 24 minutes when Dion Charles delighted the majority of the crowd inside the University of Bolton Stadium with a close-range ...

Bolton 1-4 Aston Villa: The hosts took the lead to put further pressure on Steven Gerrard, but Douglas Luiz scored from a corner and Danny Ings converted a ...

Declan John had almost restored Bolton’s lead with a free kick, the Liverpool loanee Conor Bradley was bright and a second gate of over 20,000 in a week was positive sign. Gerrard had named a strong bench and Bailey emerged from it to cut in from the right and angle in the fourth goal. Kieran Lee embarked on a mesmeric solo run, twisting his way past Chambers, and had the presence of mind to pick out Dion Charles, who was left with a tap-in. But Wanderers were enterprising and impressive, Ian Evatt’s commitment to attacking football making for an open game. Yet there was a case that the strike of the night came from Bolton. Attacking full-backs form an integral part of Gerrard’s gameplan and if that has led to defensive problems at times in the Premier League it brought a League Cup goal. Kamara started and the fact Gerrard only made five changes was a sign victory was an imperative. Coutinho has spent more time at Barcelona and Bayern Munich than Bolton in recent years, but he provided a defence-splitting ball. It is half a lifetime ago that Gerrard first won the League Cup as part of Gerard Houllier’s double, a decade since he last won it as Kenny Dalglish’s captain. [Danny Ings](/topic/danny-ings), [Lucas Digne](/topic/lucas-digne) and [Leon Bailey](/topic/leon-bailey) swept Villa into the third round and Gerrard could be spared uncomfortable reminders that his sacked predecessor, Dean Smith, took Villa to the final of the [Carabao Cup](/topic/carabao-cup). The strangest of them, courtesy of [Douglas Luiz](/topic/douglas-luiz), meant [Bolton Wanderers](/topic/bolton-wanderers)’ lead was brief and the prospect of Gerrard’s worst result of his time at Villa faded, to be replaced by an emphatic victory. [Steven Gerrard](/topic/steven-gerrard), 11 minutes when a troubled start to the season threatened to become a terrible one.

Here's how we rated Ian Evatt's side in the Carabao Cup clash against the Villans.

Got forward at tiimes down the left flank to support attacks and deliver crosses. Teed up Charles for opening goal in great performance from veteran midfielder. Booked in opening stages for foul on Ollie Watkins. A good performance from the skipper. Caught out of position for third goal but generally defensively solid. Made great stop from Ollie Watkins and had looked good inbetween the sticks early on, but should have done better for Douglas Luiz's equaliser.

Here's the player ratings from Villa's 4-1 win over Bolton which puts them into round three of this year's Carabao Cup, a competition Steven Gerrard wants ...

Ings struck the post after the break after being slipped in by Watkins. Coutinho picked up some good positions in front of Bolton’s back four and brilliantly put Ings in one-on-one prior to the penalty. Douglas retained possession well on his recall to the starting XI but was caught on the ball by Afolayan prior to Charles sweeping home for 1-0. Boubacar Kamara - Lost the ball which led to Charles’ opener but, throughout, kept dishing out fouls and was far too eager to win the ball back. McGinn was put under pressure on countless occasions but dug in to help Villa over the winning line. Tyrone Mings - Enjoyed a good battle up against Kachunga and produced a strong block to deny him after Chambers was caught out having jumped underneath the ball. Calum Chambers - In for this first start of the season and got turned by Lee who teed-up Charles for the opener. Ashley Young - An attacking outlet in the first-half for Villa as he looked to bomb on. Emi Martinez - Had no chance with Charles’ opener but was alert at his front post to stop John’s cross from sneaking in. And it was Bailey who added a gloss to the scoreline with a fine individual goal on 87 minutes, taking his man on one-vs-one before bending home for 4-1. After the restart the pair combined for a glorious chance with Watkins slipping Ings in on goal before the latter’s placed effort hit the outside of the post and rolled away. Just 12 minutes later and, against the run of play, Villa got themselves level in bizarre fashion when Douglas Luiz curled home directly from a corner.

Second Half ends, Bolton Wanderers 1, Aston Villa 4. 90'+1' free_kick_won icon. Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Dion Charles (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Oladapo Afolayan (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. John McGinn (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left to the top right corner following a corner. Elias Kachunga (Bolton Wanderers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Danny Ings (Aston Villa) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Attempt blocked. Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. [ ](#livetext-94) [ ](#livetext-95) [ ](#livetext-96)

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Commentary also available on iFollow with an audio pass. We’ll be strong.” Live on Sky Sports. “There will be changes, of course, because the game is close enough for us to try and freshen it up and energise the squad and the team. “It will be a good game for us, a good test, and we’re looking forward to it. The Whites will be looking to upset the five-time winners at the University of Bolton Stadium to reach round three for the first time since 2018.

Wanderers' hopes of a Carabao Cup shock were extinguished but not before giving Aston Villa a fright.

That was harsh on Wanderers who had given their all and were grateful to two late saves from Dixon to prevent Villa from adding to a flattering scoreline. It was a luckless way to go behind and the Whites were suddenly left with all to do as Digne quickly added another as he burst into the box to steer a shot inside the near post as Dixon lost his bearings. Villa were able to add more quality from the bench and one of their substitutes, Leon Bailey, delivered a high-class finish to make it 4-1. The striker’s first goal of the season had the place rocking and it was arguably against the run of play that Villa equalised with an unlikely strike eight minutes before half-time as a corner from Douglas Luiz swung straight into the far top corner. Villa countered with Lucas Digne getting forward to fire wide before Ings hit the foot of a post following another rapid counter-attack as the pace refused to relent. And the five-time winners ultimately had enough to get the job done as they built on Douglas Luiz’s freakish equaliser direct from a corner to book their passage through with three goals inside the final half hour.