Villa News
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Aston Villa Add FC Porto Friendly to Pre-Season Schedule
Aston Villa Confirm FC Porto FriendlyA short-notice trip to the Estádio do Dragão on 25 July slots between two dates at Walsall's Bescot Stadium.Aston Villa have added a friendly away at FC Porto to their pre-season schedule, confirmed by the club at short notice.The game will be played at the Estádio do Dragão on Saturday 25 July, kicking off at 7pm. It lands, neatly...
Aston Villa’s Opening Fixtures Moved for Live TV Coverage
Aston Villa's First Fixture Changes of 2026/27The Arsenal, Hull City and Tottenham games are all rescheduled, meaning Villa's first three Premier League matches of 2026/27 will be shown live.Three of Aston Villa's Premier League fixtures in August and September have been moved for live television broadcast, marking the first changes to dates in the diaries of match-going fans.The pick of them is the first...
The Curse of the Claret Sleeves — Aston Villa’s New Kit Has a History Problem
The Curse of the Claret SleevesAston Villa and Adidas have unveiled the new 2026-27 home kit, describing it as inspired by 'the club's designs...
How Villa’s Rearranged Fixtures Fit Around the Forest Semi-Final
How Villa's Rearranged Fixtures Fit Around the Forest Semi-FinalWith Aston Villa heading into a two-legged Europa League semi-finals after their 7-1 aggregate demolition of...
Villa Fans Face Tight Ticket Allocation for City Ground Semi-Final
Aston Villa Europa League Semi-final Away AllocationAston Villa travel to the City Ground on Thursday 30 April for the first leg of their Europa...
Holte Enders in the Sky Tribute Submission Deadline
Holte Enders in the Sky Tribute SubmissionsAston Villa will hold their annual Holte Enders in the Sky tribute at half-time during the final home...
The Premier League Makes Big Announcement for Away Fans
The Premier League Continue Away Ticket Price FreezeThe Premier League has announced today that it will be extending the £30 cap on away ticket...
Villa Player Faces Late Fitness Test and Other Squad News Ahead of Old Trafford Trip
Matty Cash Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead of Villa's Old Trafford TripAston Villa will make a late call on Matty Cash before Sunday's Premier...
Villa Injury Update: Defender Out for Lille as McGinn Return Confirmed
McGinn's Back, but Cash's OutCash BlowAston Villa will be without Matty Cash for Thursday's Europa League last 16 first leg against Lille, with the...
Emi Martinez FA Investigation: What We Actually Know
Emi Martinez's FA InvestigationReports emerged this past week that Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is under FA investigation over an alleged breach of betting...
Big Midfield Boost Ahead of Lille as Villa Seek Spark
John McGinn Expected to be involved Against LilleJohn McGinn has returned to training ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League last sixteen first leg against...
Aston Villa April Fixtures Latest Update
Fulham and Forest Away Trip LatestAfter Fulham's injury-time FA Cup 5th round 1-0 loss to Southampton, Aston Villa's Premier League trip to Craven Cottage...
Aston Villa Wobble as Complacency and Expectation Trumps Excuses
The Good, Bad and Ugly as The Wheels LoosenOf all the column inches and time devoted to the current downward spiral of Aston Villa,...
Aston Villa’s March Fixtures Get Europa League Date Shuffle
Villa March Dates Change Due to Europa LeagueTwo of Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures in March have been rescheduled due to the club’s involvement...