Bradford City play the first leg of their League Cup semifinal tie at home against Aston Villa, giving them a chance to at least take a bit of momentum into the second leg. The last time most viewers saw Bradford, they were stunning Arsenal at home in a penalty shootout. The Cinderella story of the season might not last much longer, but they'll have every chance to get off on the right foot on Tuesday.
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Those who spout the ‘magic of the cup’ refrain get to watch a dream tie on Tuesday, as Bradford City look to continue their march towards Wembley.
Aston Villa have been in horrible form as of late, but earned a credible draw away to Swansea in their last Premier League match, and were victorious against Ipswich in the FA Cup this weekend. With a relegation six-pointer against Southampton ahead on the schedule, Paul Lambert will have to seriously think about the fitness of his players and who might be in need of a rest.
The other semifinal takes place between two Premier League teams, with Swansea and Chelsea fighting for a trip to Wembley. Their Nov. 3 Premier League match was an excellent one, with Pablo Hernandez scoring a late equalizer to snatch a 1-1 draw at the Liberty Stadium. Their tie begins at Stamford Bridge, where Swansea need to do some damage control.
Schedule
Bradford City vs. Aston Villa - Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. local, 2:45 p.m. ET
Chelsea vs. Swansea City - Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. local, 2:45 p.m. ET
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