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Aston Villa have moved to within four points of Premier League 2 Division 2 leaders Blackburn Rovers after winning 3-1 at Stoke City.
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (pictured) scored twice and Callum O'Hare found the net to put Villa 3-0 up inside 36 minutes.
Hepburn-Murphy scored from the penalty spot before O'Hare followed up his team-mate's saved shot, who then converted after O'Hare's strike was parried.
Tyrese Campbell pulled a goal back in first-half stoppage time, but Villa saw out the match.
Villa are guaranteed a place in the play-offs, and next face Blackburn in PL2 as they push for the one automatic promotion place. Stoke are 10th.
See: Stoke report | Aston Villa report
Next fixtures
Stoke: 16 Apr v Brighton (A) PL2
Villa: 16 Apr v Middlesbrough (A) PL Cup
