<page_title> 2012–13 Aston Villa F.C. season </page_title> <section_title> League Cup </section_title> <table> <cell> 8 January 2013 Semi-finals First Leg </cell> <cell> Bradford City </cell> <cell> 3–1 </cell> <cell> Aston Villa </cell> </table>
On January 8, Villa was defeated by Bradford City in League Cup semi-final first leg by 3–1.