Premier League Cup

Sheffield United reach last 16 despite Villa defeat

15 Mar 2018
PL Cup Sheff Utd 0-1 Aston Villa scoreline

Blades book home tie against Derby County in first knockout round, while Aston Villa will face Blackburn Rovers

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Sheffield United lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa but still secured a place in the last 16 of the Premier League Cup.

Colin Odutayo scored the only goal of the match at Stocksbridge Park Steels in the ninth minute.

Aston Villa, who had already qualified, went through to the last 16 as winners of Group E.

Sheffield United, who finished above Ipswich Town on goal difference, will face Derby County at home in the first knockout round of the competition, on a date to be decided.

Villa will quickly resume PL Cup action when they take on Premier League 2 Division 2 leaders Blackburn Rovers at Villa Park on Friday.

Revised PL Cup round of 16 draw

TBC Sheffield United v Derby County
16 Mar Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth
16 Mar Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers
16 Mar Southampton v Leicester City
17 Mar Brighton & Hove Albion v Everton
18 Mar Wolverhampton Wanderers v Exeter City
21 Mar Middlesbrough v Liverpool
29 Mar Swansea City v Bristol City

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