Villa News
Aston Villa news from My Old Man Said — independent coverage of the stories that matter, without the spin or clickbait. From transfer updates and match reaction to club news and the bigger picture, this is where the MOMS news coverage lives. Villa News is also a regular segment on the My Old Man Said podcast, bringing the same independent perspective to audio.
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,...
Aston Villa’s Key to the Saints Game and Tactical Preview
By Dean GregorySouthampton vs Aston VillaA gut-wrenching last minute loss saw Villa lose the chance to put another point between them and the drop....
The EFL Announces Match Officials for League Cup Final
Use code MOMS10 for 10% OFF at checkout below...Cup Final RefereeThe match officials to take charge of Aston Villa's upcoming Carabao Cup Final clash...
Government Keen to Allow Standing Sections in Legislation Reform
Use code MOMS10 for an extra 10% off at checkout, belowStanding DeliveranceLast week the Government confirmed that it would making good on its...
Dean Smith Has a Stronger Squad With a Wild Card to Play in the Cup Semi-Final Second-Leg
Use the code MOMS10 to get an extra 10% off belowStrongerIn the first leg Dean Smith had the bizarre situation of not having a...
Chart Update on How Aston Villa are Tracking in Terms of Surviving Relegation
The Strikerless ImprovementAfter Aston Villa recently took a vital four points against their direct relegation rivals Brighton and Watford, MOMS thought it was a...
Aston Villa Complete Key Signing and do Good Business to Increase Chances of Another Striker
FinallyFirst things, first... Aston Villa have signed a striker.The club finally were confident enough to announce the long mooted signing of Mbwana Samatta...
Dean Smith’s New Formation Goes Up Against the League’s Top Scorers
By Dean GregoryAston Villa vs Manchester CityA well-fought but costly win at Burnley lifted Villa out of the relegation zone last weekend. Now they...
VAR Confirmed to Feature in League Cup Semi-finals and Final
The EFL confirmed that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be in operation for the four Semi-Finals and Wembley Final in this year’s League Cup....
Chart: What Aston Villa Need to Do Throughout This Season to Avoid Relegation
Use code MOMS10 to get a further 10% off prices belowHalf-way to Where?As we pass the half-way mark in the 2019/20 Premier League season...
Discounted Train Travel Continues for Aston Villa Supporters
Avanti West Coast Continue DiscountsIn the past couple of seasons Aston Villa season ticket holders and claret members have been able to enjoy 20% off...
Dean Smith Faces Up to His Most Difficult Situation Yet as Villa Boss, as Realty Bites
Reality BitesAfter picking up just four points from the last available 27, Aston Villa find themselves in the bottom three and precariously three points...
Villa Park Date Change for Match in Mid-Season Player Break Period
Spurs TV SwitchIf you weren't aware already, Aston Villa's home fixture with Spurs this season has been switched from its original Saturday date on...