Preston vs Aston Villa Head to Head: Who Holds the Edge Overall Head to Head?

Preston vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record: Stats, History & Latest Results

Preston North End are the only remaining non-Premier League side at this stage of the FA Cup this season. They will now welcome Aston Villa at Deepdale in the quarter-finals on Sunday. Paul Heckingbottom’s men earned their spot in the last eight after a dominant 3-0 win against Burnley.

Whereas, Unai Emery’s side secured their place in the last eight with a 2-0 win against Cardiff City in the fifth round. Villa are still in contention for a remarkable domestic and European double. With Unai Emery at the helm, guiding them through the Champions League and FA Cup.

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Meanwhile, Preston will look to defy history. The Championship side haven’t reached this stage since 1966. Hence, a win here will be a record for the team. However, Villa boast a strong record in FA Cup quarter-finals. Hence, it will certainly be a tough challenge for Preston.

Preston vs Aston Villa Head to Head Record

Taking official competitions into consideration, the head-to-head record between Preston and Aston Villa stands at:

Total Matches: 116
Preston wins: 38
Draws: 21
Aston Villa wins: 57

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Preston vs Aston Villa Last 5 Matches Head to Head

Preston Wins: 0
Draw: 4
Aston Villa Wins: 1

The last time Aston Villa and Preston North End met was back in the 2018 Championship season. They met three times and all three games ended in draws. Historically, Preston have struggled against Villa. They’ve won only once in their last 15 encounters across all competitions.

Preston vs Aston Villa Recent Head to Head Scores

Home Team	Away Team	Date	Scoreline	Competition
Preston	Aston Villa	Dec 29, 2018	Draw: 1-1	The Championship
Aston Villa	Preston	Oct 2, 2018	Draw: 3-3	The Championship
Aston Villa	Preston	Feb 18, 2018	Draw: 1-1	The Championship
Preston	Aston Villa	Nov 1, 2017	Aston Villa win: 0-2	The Championship
Aston Villa	Preston	Jan 21, 2017	Draw: 2-2	The Championship

Preston vs Aston Villa FA Cup Quarter-finals Team News

Preston are handling their share of absentees. They will be without seven players for this quarter-final clash. Sam Greenwood and Ryan Ledson will serve out suspensions, while Ryan Porteous and Kaine Kesler-Hayden are ineligible to play the match. Whereas Jack Whatmough and Ali McCann are still recovering from their calf issue and Brad Potts is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

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However, coach Heckingbottom will have Milutin Osmajic available after recovering from his hip issue. However, he is under investigation for alleged racist abuse, so his availability is a doubt. Even so, Preston will aim to make the most of their home advantage against Villa who don’t have a lot of injury concerns.

Ollie Watkins has recovered from a minor knee injury and should make his return. Villa will miss Ross Barkley due to a knee issue and Axel Disasi who is ineligible, having played for Chelsea previously in the competition. Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings should start in central defense as Pau Torres is working on his way back to full fitness.

Preston vs Aston Villa FA Cup Quarter-finals Betting Odds:

Odds via BetMGM.

Teams	Moneyline	Total Goals
Preston	Win: +575 Draw: +360	Over 2.5: -140 Under 2.5: +100
Aston Villa	Win: -225 Draw: +360	Over 3.5: +175 Under 3.5: -250

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.