EFL: Palace Stun Villa with 3-0 Win at Wembley

Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup final with a convincing 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Wembley. Get the latest updates and highlights.

Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup final in style with a convincing 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Wembley. Ismaila Sarr scored a brace, leading his team to their fifth unbeaten match against the seven-time FA Cup winners.

The semi-final started slowly, with both teams struggling to create chances. The first half was marked by a pair of yellow cards, but things began to heat up midway through when Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers had a volley narrowly go wide after a defensive mix-up.

THEY'VE DONE IT 🤯@CPFC are through to the #EmiratesFACup Final 🦅 pic.twitter.com/axBLcq2JsK

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The game gained momentum after the near-miss, with Palace dominating possession. They scored their first goal when Eberechi Eze hammered home from the edge of the area after being set up by Ismaila Sarr. Despite opportunities to extend their lead, Palace's Tyrick Mitchell missed a sitter, kicking thin air from 12 yards out after a perfect pass from Sarr.

Aston Villa received another reprieve just after halftime, setting the stage for a potential comeback. However, Palace's momentum continued, and they looked threatening throughout.

Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara conceded a penalty with a clumsy challenge on Eberechi Eze, but Jean-Philippe Mateta's spot-kick hit the post, sparing Villa's blushes. However, Palace's second goal wasn't long in coming. Adam Wharton won the ball back, and Ismaila Sarr seized the opportunity, scoring with a powerful 25-yard shot that Emiliano Martinez couldn't keep out despite a desperate dive.

Aston Villa pushed hard for a late goal to spark a dramatic finish, but Palace had other plans. Despite Ismaila Sarr heading wide from six yards in the dying minutes, Palace sealed their victory with a third goal in stoppage time. Sarr scored with a powerful finish after a swift counter-attack, securing Palace's spot in the FA Cup final against either Nottingham Forest or Manchester City.

The win marked a significant achievement for Palace, who will look to continue their momentum in the final. Meanwhile, Aston Villa will focus on their Premier League campaign, where they remain in contention for a top-five finish and a potential Champions League spot next season.

Eberechi Eze has scored back-to-back goals in the #EmiratesFACup, whilst picking up back-to-back @emirates Player of the Match awards in the process 👏 pic.twitter.com/tC4y8dGZQq

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 26, 2025