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Championship Playoffs | Semi-Finals
May 11, 2019 at 12.30pm UK
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2-1
Reaction
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Abraham in awe of captain Grealish as play-offs hot up
Villa go to The Hawthorns after beating West Brom 2-1 on Saturday.May 12, 21:30
Smith hails Grealish 'quality' but demandsSmith: 'Villa deserved comeback' more from Villa
His side take a slender lead to the Hawthorns following a comeback victory over West Brom.May 11, 15:48
The Match
Match Report
Aston Villa overturn an early deficit to register a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion in the first leg of their Championship semi-final on Saturday afternoon.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Aston Villa fight back to defeat West Bromwich Albion in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff semi-final first leg between Aston Villa and West Brom, including predictions, team news and past meetings.
Build-up
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Chris Brunt: 'Playoffs are about fine margins'
Jay Rodriguez scored a late leveller with his hand when the sides met earlier in the season.May 10, 22:15
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Dean Smith: 'Villa can be inspired by Liverpool and Spurs'
Villa host local rivals West Brom on Saturday before travelling to The Hawthorns on Tuesday.May 10, 13:49
Dean Smith: 'West Brom favourites over Aston Villa'
Villa host West Brom on Saturday before Tuesday's return leg at The Hawthorns.May 9, 15:17
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