Villa News
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Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27: The Full Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27Aston Villa's fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season have been released today, with the season kicking off on 23rd August — a late start that reflects the World Cup summer.The OpenerVilla begin the season away at Brighton & Hove Albion, a fixture that did not happen by accident. The club lobbied the Premier League a couple of years ago to...
Tammy Abraham in Race to be Back for Preseason
Abraham's Race Against the Pre-Season ClockThere was a clue in the last meaningful contribution of Tammy Abraham to Villa's season, as to how his summer was going to pan out. While Villa Park celebrated his dramatic late winner in that 4-3 win against Sunderland - a result that fired Villa’s back-up at the business end of the season - Abraham grimaced on the turf,...
Loan Move the First of Several Villa Players to Leave
Cameron Archer Loan Moves MiddlesbroughEarlier this week, Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer sealed a loan move to Middlesbrough until the end of the season,...
Aston Villa Get Two February Premier League Fixture Changes
Two February Fixture Changes for VillaTwo of Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures in February have received changes to their kick-off times. After several delayed...
Aston Villa Add Second Premier League Clash in Middle East
Aston Villa vs Brighton FriendlyAston Villa will take on Brighton & Hove Albion in a behind-closed-doors friendly in the Middle East on Thursday,...
Aston Villa Abu Dhabi Friendly Added to Mid-Season Break Fixtures
Aston Villa Abu Dhabi FriendlyThis week, Aston Villa publicly confirmed the club's mid-season warm weather training trip to Dubai in December, which includes a...
Aston Villa Receive Friday Night January Fixture Change
Aston Villa vs Leeds United SwitchedAfter having their away trip to Tottenham Hotspur switched to a New Year's Day Sky Sport slot, Aston Villa's...
Aston Villa Firm up Another Mid-Season Friendly
Aston Villa v VillarrealAs MOMS reported a couple of months ago, Aston Villa were planning on arranging a series of mid-season friendlies while the...
Aston Villa’s Christmas Holiday Fixture Changes Announced
The new dates and times have been announced for Aston Villa's first matches back after the World Cup has finished.Villa's first game...
Aston Villa Appoint a Head Coach to Rekindle Their Ambition
Aston Villa Appoint Unai EmeryAston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Unai Emery from Villarreal as the club’s new Head Coach. It's been reported...
Douglas Luiz Escapes Suspension to Potentially Prompt Midfield Reshuffle
Douglas Luiz Escapes Three-Game SuspensionIt'll be of small conciliation to Steven Gerrard, that the incident of Douglas Luiz's sending off against Fulham, that was...
Aston Villa Sack Steven Gerrard, as Relegation Threat Stiffens
Steven Gerrard FiredAfter a poor 3-0 loss to Fulham at Craven Cottage, that rubber-stamped Aston Villa as legitimate relegation candidates, Steven Gerrard was relieved...
Villa Injury Concerns Ahead of Key Game Against Nottingham Forest
Steven Gerrard's Injury Update Ahead of ForestFollowing a frustrating goalless draw at Elland Road at the weekend, Steven Gerrard shed some light on the...
Aston Villa Away Tickets for Manchester United Clash Heading Towards General Sale
United Away Cup Tickets AvailabilityAston Villa know a thing a two about playing Manchester United in cup games over recent years, drawing the Red...