Villa's route to Wembley: In pictures

Images from Aston Villa's five steps to the FA Cup final, from 'lucky losers' Darlington to the tense penalty shoot-out at Wembley against Bolton.

Third round - Villa 2-1 Darlington: Goals from Benito Carbone and Dion Dublin were enough to see off Darlington.

Fourth round - Villa1-0 Southampton: Gareth Southgate was the unlikely hero at home to the Saints.

Fifth round - Villa 3-2 Leeds: Carbone double sparked a Villa comeback which saw Paul Merson in the wars.

Sixth round - Everton 1-2 Villa: It was the Italian Carbone again who grabbed the winner after Steve Stone's opener.

Semi final - Villa 0-0 Bolton (4-1 pens): Bolton fell at the penalty hurdle after a tense 120 minutes of play.