Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa earned a free kick in the offensive zone after being fouled by Raúl Jiménez.

Emile Smith Rowe is involved in a risky challenge - foul called against him for Fulham.

Donyell Malen from Aston Villa strikes the crossbar with a right-footed shot taken from the right side of the penalty area. Malen's attempt rattles the woodwork.

Missed opportunity! Emile Smith Rowe from Fulham attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Adama Traoré. Smith Rowe's shot was off target.

Missed opportunity. Adama Traoré of Fulham attempts a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it sails over the goal. The assist came from Raúl Jiménez. Adama Traoré's shot goes wide.

Missed opportunity! Donyell Malen from Aston Villa took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the right. The assist came from Morgan Rogers. Malen's attempt was off target.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Ross Barkley comes on to replace Youri Tielemans.

A fresh offensive push unfolds as Donyell Malen from Aston Villa takes a close-range shot with his right foot, but it's expertly saved in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Morgan Rogers. Donyell Malen's attempt was on target.

A shot was deflected. Joachim Andersen from Fulham attempted a right-footed strike from inside the six-yard box, but it was blocked on the left side. The assist came from Raúl Jiménez. Andersen's attempt was thwarted.

Substitution for Fulham: Willian comes on to replace Alex Iwobi.

Substitution for Fulham: Harrison Reed comes on to replace Sander Berge.

Calvin Bassey of Fulham earned a free kick on the left flank after being fouled by Boubacar Kamara.

A shot is deflected. Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Amadou Onana. Jacob Ramsey's attempt is thwarted.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Lucas Digne comes off, replaced by Ian Maatsen.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Donyell Malen comes on to replace Ollie Watkins. Donyell Malen is now on the field.

Amadou Onana from Aston Villa earned a free kick in an offensive position after being fouled by Raúl Jiménez.

Substitution for Fulham: Adama Traoré comes on to replace Harry Wilson. Adama Traoré enters the match.

Substitution for Fulham: Timothy Castagne comes on to replace Kenny Tete.

Sander Berge of Fulham has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Sander Berge commits a foul on a Fulham player.

Calvin Bassey commits a foul against Fulham.

Another offensive push from Fulham. Harry Wilson attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it’s expertly saved in the upper center of the goal. The assist came from Calvin Bassey, who delivered a precise cross. Harry Wilson's shot was on target.

Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa committed a foul.

Opportunity wasted. Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area following a corner kick, but his effort went wide of the target.

Aston Villa has earned a corner after Kenny Tete allowed the ball to go out. Tete will take the corner kick.

A fresh offensive play unfolds as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a crucial save right in the middle of the goal. The assist comes from Morgan Rogers, who delivered a well-placed through ball. Watkins' attempt was on target.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Amadou Onana is coming on to replace John McGinn. Amadou Onana is now on the field.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Jacob Ramsey comes on to replace Marco Asensio.

Calvin Bassey of Fulham has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Calvin Bassey commits a foul against Fulham.

Corner awarded to Fulham after John McGinn's foul. McGinn will take the corner kick.

Substitution for Fulham: Emile Smith Rowe comes on to replace Ryan Sessegnon. Emile Smith Rowe enters the match.

Sasa Lukic commits a foul against Fulham.

Missed opportunity! Sasa Lukic from Fulham attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The cross was provided by Alex Iwobi. Lukic's shot was off target.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Antonee Robinson conceded it. Antonee Robinson will take the corner kick.

Another offensive push from Fulham! Harry Wilson takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the top left corner. The assist came from Alex Iwobi. That was a shot on target by Harry Wilson!

Kenny Tete from Fulham has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Kenny Tete from Fulham commits a foul.

Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham commits a handball.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after a foul by Antonee Robinson. Antonee Robinson will take the corner kick.

A shot is deflected. Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Ollie Watkins. Morgan Rogers' attempt is thwarted.

The attempt is thwarted. Sasa Lukic of Fulham fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Sasa Lukic's shot is denied.

The second half is underway with the score at Aston Villa 1, Fulham 0.

Another offensive push. Alex Iwobi from Fulham takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the upper center of the goal. Alex Iwobi's shot is on target.

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

Kenny Tete of Fulham commits a foul.

Missed opportunity. Alex Iwobi from Fulham attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide of the target.

Fulham has been flagged for offside. Kenny Tete is caught in an offside position, and Antonee Robinson is also offside.

Aston Villa's Pau Torres commits a foul.

Kenny Tete from Fulham committed a foul.

Fouled by Pau Torres - Aston Villa commits a foul.

Offside call against Fulham. Alex Iwobi is caught offside, along with Antonee Robinson.

Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham committed a foul.

Youri Tielemans commits a foul on an Aston Villa player.

Corner awarded to Fulham after Youri Tielemans gave away a foul. Harry Wilson is set to take the corner kick.

The attempt is thwarted. Harry Wilson from Fulham fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. Harry Wilson's shot is denied.

Sander Berge commits a foul on a Fulham player.

Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Sasa Lukic.

Sasa Lukic commits a foul against Fulham.

John McGinn from Aston Villa has earned a free kick in an attacking position after being fouled by Sasa Lukic.

Corner awarded to Fulham after a play by Ian Maatsen. Ian Maatsen takes the corner kick.

Goal! Aston Villa takes the lead 1-0 against Fulham. Youri Tielemans scores with a header from the center of the box, directing the ball into the top right corner. The assist comes from John McGinn, who delivered a cross following a corner kick. Tielemans finds the net with a powerful header!

Aston Villa has been awarded a corner after Sasa Lukic allowed the ball to go out of play. Sasa Lukic will take the corner kick.

A missed opportunity for Fulham as Alex Iwobi takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes wide of the goal.

Alex Iwobi from Fulham earned a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Matty Cash.

Aston Villa has been called for offside. Ollie Watkins is caught in an offside position. Additionally, Morgan Rogers is also offside.

Opportunity wasted! Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa attempted a header from the center of the box but it went wide. The chance was set up by Marco Asensio, who delivered a cross following a corner. Watkins' shot was off target.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Ryan Sessegnon allowed the ball to go out. Ryan Sessegnon will take the corner kick.

Antonee Robinson from Fulham committed a foul.

Aston Villa has been awarded a corner after Joachim Andersen allowed the ball to go out. Now, it's Joachim Andersen's turn to take the corner kick.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after a deflection off Kenny Tete. Kenny Tete will take the corner kick.

The opening half kicks off now...

That's a wrap! The match has concluded with Aston Villa edging out Fulham 1-0.

The second half has concluded with the final score: Aston Villa 1, Fulham 0.

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

The pause has ended. The players are set to resume the game.

Match interruption due to an injury to Amadou Onana from Aston Villa.

Harrison Reed had to leave the game due to injury after Fulham had already made all their substitutions.

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

Match halted due to an injury to Harrison Reed from Fulham.

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

The second half is underway with the score at Aston Villa 1, Fulham 0.

Substitution for Fulham: Adama Traoré comes on to replace Harry Wilson.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Lucas Digne is coming off, and Ian Maatsen is taking his place.

Match interruption - Aston Villa.

The first half has concluded with Aston Villa leading Fulham 1-0.

Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa earned a free kick in the defensive area.

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

The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.