The opening half is underway...

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box. However, Emiliano Martínez, the Aston Villa goalkeeper, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Joelinton.

Jadon Sancho committed a foul against Aston Villa.

Lewis Hall from Newcastle United earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United earned a free kick in an offensive position.

Matty Cash from Aston Villa committed a foul.

Aston Villa has been awarded a corner kick after Malick Thiaw allowed the ball to go out of play.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.

Joelinton from Newcastle United was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Joelinton from Newcastle United earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Corner kick awarded to Newcastle United after Pau Torres allowed the ball to go out of play.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but Nick Pope of Newcastle United makes a save in de linkerbenedenhoek.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Nick Pope allowed the ball to go out.

Opportunity wasted! Pau Torres of Aston Villa attempted a kopbal from the right side of the six-yard box, but it sailed high and wide to the right. The chance was set up by Youri Tielemans, who delivered a cross na een corner kick.

Opportunity wasted! Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went off target. The assist came from Morgan Rogers.

Amadou Onana committed a foul against Aston Villa.

Joelinton from Newcastle United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Joelinton from Newcastle United earned a free kick in an offensive position.

Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Match halted due to an injury to Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

The attempt is denied. Matty Cash from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ollie Watkins.

Match interruption - Newcastle United.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play now.

Offside call against Newcastle United. Kieran Trippier has been flagged for offside.

Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Yoane Wissa commits a foul against Newcastle United.

Morgan Rogers committed a foul against Aston Villa.

Sven Botman of Newcastle United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Amadou Onana from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Joelinton commits a foul for Newcastle United.

Joelinton commits a foul for Newcastle United.

Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Amadou Onana committed a foul against Aston Villa.

Pau Torres commits a foul against Aston Villa.

Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United was awarded a free kick in an attacking position.

Corner awarded to Newcastle United after Ezri Konsa's defensive play.

Opportunity wasted. Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the right.

The attempt is thwarted. Joelinton from Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Lewis Miley.

Another offensive effort underway. Lewis Miley from Newcastle United heads the ball from the center of the box, but Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa makes a great save, diving in de linkerbovenhoek. The assist came from Anthony Gordon, who delivered a precise cross.

Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Yoane Wissa committed a foul against Newcastle United.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.

Amadou Onana committed a foul against Aston Villa.

Joelinton from Newcastle United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Malick Thiaw allowed the ball to go out.

Another offensive effort underway. Yoane Wissa from Newcastle United heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa makes a great save, stopping it in the upper center of the goal. The assist came from Anthony Gordon, who delivered a precise cross.

The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading Newcastle United 0, Aston Villa 1.

The second half is underway with the scoreline reading Newcastle United 0, Aston Villa 1.

The attempt is thwarted. Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.

Match halted due to an injury to Joelinton from Newcastle United.

Substitution for Newcastle United: Jacob Ramsey comes on to replace Joelinton due to an injury.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

The attempt is thwarted. Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist comes from Lewis Hall.

Corner awarded to Newcastle United after Youri Tielemans allowed the ball to go out.

Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in his own half.

Missed opportunity! Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United attempted a left-footed shot from close range but couldn't find the target.

Opportunity wasted. Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United attempted a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box, but it sailed high over the goal. The assist came from Harvey Barnes.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Nick Pope of Newcastle United makes a great save, stopping the ball in the right corner.

Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa committed a foul.

Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Corner awarded to Newcastle United after Ian Maatsen allowed the ball to go out of play.

Missed opportunity. Jacob Ramsey of Newcastle United took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, which was close but ultimately off target na een corner kick.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Leon Bailey vervangt Jadon Sancho.

The attempt is thwarted. Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.

Lewis Miley from Newcastle United committed a foul.

Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

The attempt is thwarted. Leon Bailey from Aston Villa takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Youri Tielemans.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Malick Thiaw allowed the ball to go out.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Malick Thiaw allowed the ball to go out.

Missed opportunity. Pau Torres of Aston Villa attempted a kopbal from the right side of the six-yard box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Youri Tielemans, who delivered a cross na een corner kick.

Substitution for Newcastle United: Nick Woltemade comes on to replace Yoane Wissa.

Substitution for Newcastle United: Anthony Elanga is coming on to replace Anthony Gordon.

Matty Cash from Aston Villa committed a foul.

Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United earned a free kick on the left flank.

A new offensive play unfolds. Sven Botman from Newcastle United heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Lewis Hall.

Corner awarded to Newcastle United after Pau Torres allowed the ball to go out.

Match interruption due to an injury to Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa.

The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Tyrone Mings comes on to replace Pau Torres.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Lucas Digne comes on to replace Emiliano Buendía.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Tyrone Mings comes on to replace Pau Torres.

Corner awarded to Newcastle United after Ezri Konsa allowed the ball to go out.

Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Anthony Elanga from Newcastle United earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Lucas Digne commits a foul for Aston Villa.

Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United committed a foul.

Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa earned a free kick in an offensive position.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Nick Pope of Newcastle United makes a fantastic save, stopping the ball in the upper center of the net.

Offside call against Newcastle United. Lewis Miley has been caught offside.

Substitution for Newcastle United: Joe Willock is coming on to replace Sandro Tonali.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Nick Pope of Newcastle United makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt in de linkerbovenhoek.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Nick Pope allowed the ball to go out.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Victor Lindelöf vervangt Amadou Onana.

The attempt is thwarted. Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of stoppage time.

Missed opportunity. Anthony Elanga from Newcastle United attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box but it went wide.

Anthony Elanga from Newcastle United earned a free kick on the right side of the pitch.

Ian Maatsen committed a foul against Aston Villa.

Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United attempts a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.

The second half has concluded, with the final score being Newcastle United 0, Aston Villa 2.

That's it! The match has concluded with Newcastle United ending at 0 and Aston Villa taking the win with 2 goals.