Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa, FA Cup: Buendia, Rogers Goals Seal Win For Emery's Side

Tottenham were knocked out of the FA Cup 2025-26 after a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in a third-round match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. The visitors struck early in the 22nd minute through Emiliano Buendia. The Argentine then combined with Donyell Malen to tee up Morgan Rogers, who finished to double Villa's lead right before half-time. Spurs responded after the restart, with Wilson Odobert scoring in the 54th minute to spark hopes of a comeback. The hosts pressed forward, but Villa's defence held firm and Emiliano Martinez made some key saves to seal the win for Unai Emery's side.

Updated on: 11 January 2026 1:59 pm

FA Cup: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates the win after the FA Cup third round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in London. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

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FA Cup: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur's Randal Kolo Muani scores before the goal is ruled out for offside during the FA Cup third round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in London. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

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FA Cup 2025-26: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, second left, and Tottenham Hotspur's Joao Palhinha, right, clash after the FA Cup third round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in London. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

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FA Cup 2025-26: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven, left, challenges Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins during the FA Cup third round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in London. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

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FA Cup Soccer: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, left, battles with Tottenham Hotspur's Joao Palhinha, centre, and Micky van de Ven during the FA Cup third round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in London. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

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FA Cup Soccer: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank on the touchline during the FA Cup third round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in London. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

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Britain FA Cup Soccer: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison, right, races with Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa before pulling up with an injury during the FA Cup third round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in London. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

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Britain FA Cup Soccer: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, left, celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the FA Cup third round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in London. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP