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Championship Playoffs | Final
May 27, 2019 at 3pm UK
 
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2-1

El Ghazi (44'), McGinn (59')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Waghorn (81')

The Match

Match Report

Aston Villa earn a Premier League return after three seasons away thanks to a 2-1 win over Midlands rivals Derby County at Wembley Stadium.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Derby County as the Villans booked their place in next season's Premier League.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship playoff final clash between Aston Villa and Derby County, including team news and predicted lineups.

Head to Head
Mar 2, 2019 3pm
Gameweek 35
Aston Villa
4-0
Derby
Hourihane (9', 44'), Abraham (37'), Grealish (45')
Hourihane (24'), Hause (60')

Evans (23'), Holmes (72')
Nov 10, 2018 3pm
Gameweek 17
Derby
0-3
Aston Villa

Huddlestone (84'), Marriott (90'), Wilson (90')
McGinn (74'), Abraham (78'), Hourihane (84')
Adomah (17'), McGinn (76')
Apr 28, 2018 3pm
Dec 16, 2017 3pm
Feb 25, 2017 3pm
Aston Villa
1-0
Derby
Chester (25')
Taylor (79')
Bacuna (94')

Ince (44'), Christie (80')
Build-up
Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019
Frank Lampard: 'No tension at Derby County ahead of playoff final'
Derby face Aston Villa in Monday's Sky Bet Championship play-off final.
May 26, 23:06
Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019
Glenn Whelan hopeful promotion will help Aston Villa keep Jack Grealish
Grealish has been linked with a move away from the club.
May 26, 23:03
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Promotion to Premier League would be pinnacle of my career'
Smith started his managerial career with Walsall in Sky Bet League One in 2011.
May 26, 23:02
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
Juan Pablo Angel: 'Aston Villa need promotion to become relevant again'
The former Colombia striker scored 62 goals in six years at Villa between 2001 and 2007.
May 26, 16:48
Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019
Michael Johnson backs Frank Lampard for "amazing" managerial career
Former Derby captain Johnson helped the club to the Premier League in 2007.
May 26, 13:10
Bradley Johnson in action for Derby County in the EFL Cup on September 25, 2018
Bradley Johnson: 'Derby will not repeat playoff mistakes from last season'
Derby lost in the play-off semi-final to Fulham last season.
May 26, 09:41
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
Dean Smith talks up Frank Lampard ahead of Championship playoff showdown
The Derby manager went to Brentford when Smith was Bees boss to talk to the squad.
May 26, 09:39
Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates scoring their second goal against Middlesbrough on March 16, 2019
John McGinn: 'Defeat in playoff final would make Aston Villa season a failure'
The midfielder believes the club should have challenged for automatic promotion.
May 26, 09:37
Derby County's Jack Marriott scores moments after coming off the bench in the Championship playoff semi-final second leg against Leeds United on May 15, 2019
How Derby County could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks at how Derby County could line up in Monday's Championship playoff final against Aston Villa.
May 25, 18:08
Tyrone Mings pictured in March 2019
How Aston Villa could line up against Derby County
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up against Derby County in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 18:07
Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019
Championship playoff final: Five talking points ahead of Wembley showdown
Aston Villa and Derby are one victory away from a place in the Premier League.
May 25, 15:17
Tyrone Mings pictured in March 2019
Tyrone Mings hails John Terry impact during "perfect" Aston Villa loan
The defender joined on loan from Bournemouth in January.
May 25, 13:23
Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019
Frank Lampard plays down Chelsea speculation ahead of playoff final
Chelsea have been linked with a move for Derby boss and former player Lampard.
May 25, 11:30
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Wrong to leave Championship playoff final until last'
Villa lost in last season's Sky Bet Championship play-off final to Fulham.
May 23, 16:17
Derby County manager Frank Lampard celebrates his side's victory over Leeds United on May 15, 2019
Derby vs. Aston Villa: Promotion rivals in focus
John Terry and Frank Lampard will clash at Wembley on May 27.
May 16, 08:03
rhs 2.0
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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