A matchup between an English Premier League mainstay and a lower-tier club is set for Sunday to determine who moves on to the FA Cup Semifinals as Preston North End plays host to Aston Villa.

Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Aston Villa in the FA Cup today.This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

It’s FA Cup quarter-final day at Deepdale as Preston North End take on Aston Villa. The Lilywhites have made the last eight of the competition for the first time since 1966. All three wins so far have been picked up on home soil, with Burnley, Charlton Athletic and Wycombe Wanderers knocked out by North End.

Aston Villa’s season has been nothing short of remarkable. Unai Emery has taken them from European hopefuls to genuine contenders for silverware on two fronts. As they prepare to face Preston North

Preston midfielder Stefan Thordarson joins Ben Croucher on The Football News Show to look ahead to Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Premier League side Aston Villa. He says they have been working on their set-pieces and are "well prepared" for the challenges Unai Emery's side may pose.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final at Preston (kick-off 13:30 BST). Midfielder Ross Barkley is a doubt. Emery said Emi Martinez, Leon Bailey and Andres Garcia are all expected to train on Friday and will be assessed.