Preston Faces Aston Villa in FA Cup Quarter-Final Showdown at Deepdale

The Championship side aims to defy odds against Premier League contenders as both teams grapple with injury concerns ahead of today's match.

Preston North End, the only remaining Championship team in the FA Cup, hosts Aston Villa today at 1:30 PM BST at Deepdale Stadium.
The match will be broadcast live on BBC One and available for streaming on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, ensuring wide access for fans.
Preston, with a storied FA Cup history, seeks their first semi-final appearance since 1964, while Villa aims to end a 29-year trophy drought.
Injury doubts include Ollie Watkins for Aston Villa, while Preston may be without Brad Potts, Ali McCann, and Jack Whatmough.
Aston Villa enters the match as favorites, boasting strong Premier League form and nearly a full-strength squad under manager Unai Emery.