Bryan Barry-Murphy’s side host the Villans at the City Football Academy this evening, Friday 25 August, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 (UK).
Our youngsters are aiming to bounce back following a narrow 2-1 defeat to Fulham last time out in the division where Tai Sodje scored our first goal of the new campaign.
But the 19-year-old’s impressive strike was ultimately in vain as the Londoners secured all three points in the capital.
Due to the structural and set-up changes to the PL2 for the 2023/24 season, which sees the previous two divisions merged into one consisting of 26 Category One Academies, the fixture will represent the first time we’ve played Aston Villa in the league since 2013/14.
Last season, the Midlands side finished fifth in Division 2 on 33 points, while City completed a sensational third successive Division 1 title.
WATCH | CITY EDS V ASTON VILLA
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Following the full-time whistle, a detailed match report, highlights and a full-match replay will be available on mancity.com and our official app alongside reaction from Barry-Murphy and a member of his squad.
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