Postpublished at 46 mins
A minute in and it's a Hibs corner...
Summary
Watkins heads in teasing Digne cross to open scoring, then nods in at back post, before Bailey nets third
Watkins completes hat trick - after VAR review - by sliding in Digne cross
Douglas Luiz adds penalty after Stevenson trips Traore
Sides meet in Birmingham next Thursday, with Villa almost certain to progress to Europa Conference League group stage
Postpublished at 46 mins
KICK-OFFpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
And we're away again.
Couple of changes to bring you. Robin Olsen replaces Emiliano Martinez in the Villa goal at the break. Jimmy Jeggo is on for Jordan Obita.
'Villa can go through the gears'published at 18:48 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
HT: Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
Alan Hutton
Former Aston Villa defender on BBC SportsceneAston Villa have always looked like they have another one, two, three gears to go through.
They were just settling into the game and now they've turned on the power.
Image source, SNS'What do Hibs do now?'published at 18:44 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
HT: Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
Michael Stewart
Former Hibernian midfielder on BBC SportsceneThe conversation now is what do Hibs do?
Now that the genie's out the bottle, it's very hard to get it back in. When it's 0-0, the intensity's there and there's belief that they can get something.
They haven't dealt with Lucas Digne down the left at all and they've paid the price for it.
Image source, SNSPostpublished at 18:42 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
Harry McKirdy's dad in the house?
Image source, SNSPull the plug out and call it a draw?published at 18:40 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
HT: Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
Nick McPheat
BBC Scotland at Easter RoadEh, it's getting quite dark and the floodlights don't appear to be on.
Watch the goals that have Villa in command at breakpublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
HT: Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
'Johnson, what's the score?'published at 18:36 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
HT: Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
Nick McPheat
BBC Scotland at Easter Road'Johnson, Johnson, what's score?' has just been belted out by the away end.
Reckon the Hibs gaffer would shake hands on three at this point. Hibs put a lot into that first half, but they are tiring big time.
With Villa three up, and well in control, those legs will only become heavier in the second period.
Image source, SNSHALF-TIMEpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
And that's half-time.
Clinical stuff from Villa. Damage limitation for Hibs already?
Image source, SNSDistant memorypublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
This will feel a lifetime ago for Lee Johnson and the Hibs support
Image source, SNS'This tie is done and dusted'published at 47 mins
Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
Garry Thompson
Ex-Aston Villa striker on BBC WM 95.6Lucas Digne. How many time have they released him and allowed him to get crosses in? It is a very well worked goal but it’s too easy for Villa.
It’ll be like a training match the second half because this tie is done and dusted. Hibs desperately need a goal.
CLOSE!published at 46 mins
Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
Jings. Watkins now races in behind and skews a shot across goal that trickles inches by the far post.
Hibs need to get in to half-time and rapid.
Postpublished at 45 mins
Four minutes added on as the 'ole ole' chants start from the visiting fans with every pass.
'Villa turn the screw magnificently'published at 44 mins
Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC SportsceneAston Villa show their control.
It's begging to be hit into the back of the net. It's all in the cross from Lucas Digne.
I said about Aston Villa being able to up the pace and turn the screw - they did it magnificently there.
Image source, SNSPostpublished at 43 mins
Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
Nick McPheat
BBC Scotland at Easter RoadOh dear...
This is where it might start to get nasty for Hibs.
GOAL Hibernian 0-3 ASTON VILLApublished at 41 mins
Leon Bailey
Wow.
Another simple move slices Hibs open. Digne's wonderful floated ball is put on a plate for Bailey who crashes in a header from close range.
This could be anything at this rate.
Image source, BBC Sport'Aston Villa will tire Hibs out'published at 40 mins
Hibernian 0 v 2 Aston Villa
John Collins
Former Hibs manager on BBC SportsoundWhat you're going to see from Aston villa is that they will just pop the ball about, keep possession, and try to tire Hibs out.
38 minspublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
Hibernian 0-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa look as if they smell blood now. Hibs struggling to even play the ball out of their own half.
MacPhee masterpiece?published at 37 mins
Hibernian 0-2 Aston Villa
Garry Thompson
Ex-Aston Villa striker on BBC WM 95.6That goal has got Austin MacPhee [Villa set-piece coach] all over it. One from the training ground.
They’ve now got full command of this game and it will be difficult for Hibs to get back in. Villa are cruising.