Postpublished at 17:01 BST 23 August 2023
As well as reading my ramblings, you'll also be able to watch and listen to the action right here. You lucky folk.
Are we in for a cracker tonight? Team line-ups have just landed...
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 17:01 BST 23 August 2023
Welcome to El McGinnicopublished at 16:59 BST 23 August 2023
Hibernian v Aston Villa (17:45)
Evening all...
Welcome to our coverage of tonight's historic meeting between Aston Villa and Hibernian, live from Scotland's capital.
After some extremely thorough research, tonight will be the *double checks scribbled note* the first time Aston Villa have faced a Scottish team in European competition. However, if that wasn't enough, we will see the return of former Hibee and current Tartan Army heartthrob John McGinn back to Easter Road.
What a night!
Image source, SNS