Daniel De Ridder had several chances to equalise for Terry Westley's side but the Dutchman failed to find the target on at least two occasions when well placed.
Villa Res: Taylor, Lund, Lowry, Osbourne, Knight, Clark, Salifou, Routledge, Williams (Collins, 65), Bannan, Berger. Subs not used: Bevan, Baker, Albrighton, Hofbauer.
Blues Res: Doyle, Rutter, Joyce, Schmitz, Taylor, De Ridder, Aydilek (Hubbins, 89), Sammons, Newbury, O'Connor, Jervis (Sheldon, 89). Subs not used: Butland, Rowe, Milojevic.