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Championship Playoffs | Semi-Finals
May 14, 2019 at 8pm UK
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1-0
Dawson (29')
FT
(aet)
(aet)
Aston Villa win 4-3 on penalties
Reaction
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Jack Grealish: "I truly believe we can get promoted"
Villa will face Derby or Leeds after their play-off semi-final win against West Brom.
May 15, 10:31
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Smith praises "brilliant" Steer for penalty heroics
Villa will play Derby or Leeds in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final on May 27.
May 15, 06:52
The Match
Match Report
Aston Villa book their place in the Championship playoff final with a 4-3 penalty-shootout win against West Bromwich Albion following a 2-2 draw after extra time.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Aston Villa's penalty-shootout win against West Brom, as the Villans booked a place in the playoff final.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff semi-final second leg between West Brom and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Head to Head
May 11, 2019 12.30pm
Semi-Finals
Aston Villa
2-1
West Brom
Feb 16, 2019 3pm
Gameweek 33
Aston Villa
0-2
West Brom
Jan 23, 2016 3pm
Sep 19, 2015 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
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Jimmy Shan: "We're only a goal behind"
The Baggies trail Villa 2-1 heading into Tuesday's second leg.
May 14, 05:53
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Dean Smith insists Villa "won't be sat behind the ball" at West Brom
Dean Smith is looking to score more goals on Tuesday night.
May 13, 16:45
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Shan: 'Jay Rodriguez can fill in for Dwight Gayle'
The on-loan Newcastle striker must serve a two-match ban.
May 13, 16:05