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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...
Aston Villa Write Letter to PGMOL to Complain About Official Selection
Aston Villa's Letter to PGMOL30% of the Premier League will be in the Champions League next season, with six clubs qualifying, unfortunately Villa won't...
Aston Villa Confirm USA Return for 2025 Pre-Season Tour
Aston Villa Announce Initial USA Tour DetailsAston Villa will once again head across the Atlantic this summer, with the club confirming a return to...
Aston Villa Get Two Fixture Switches – Including New Manchester City Date
Manchester City game Gets New DateAfter Aston Villa's Premier League away trip to Manchester City was moved due to both sides reaching the FA...
Aston Villa Home Clash in May Gets Time Change
Aston Villa vs Fulham SwitchThe Premier League have released the fixture changes for game week 35, with Aston Villa’s Premier League fixture against Fulham...
Villa April Fixtures Changes That Fans Will Hope Change Again
Aston Villa's April Fixture Changes - Temporary?Aston Villa’s April Premier League fixtures have been reshuffled after being selected for live television broadcast, but Villa fans may find themselves hoping for...
The Final Nike Ball of an Era to Make Its Debut at Villa Park
Last Premier League Nike Ball Makes Debut at Villa ParkAston Villa’s Premier League clash against Liverpool on Wednesday, 19th February, will mark the debut of...
Aston Villa’s FA Cup Date Needs Champions League Consideration
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City Awaits DateAston Villa's FA Cup 5th round tie against Cardiff City will be played on the weekend of March 1/2, just days...
Aston Villa January Signing Shirt Numbers
Aston Villa January Signing Shirt numbersAston Villa have confirmed the squad numbers of their deadline day purchases with Axel Disasi taking over the No.3...
Aston Villa’s Injury Update Ahead of Wolves: Cash Blow, Mings Delayed, Barkley Progress
Aston Villa's Defensive Injury IssuesAston Villa will be without Matty Cash for the foreseeable future after Unai Emery confirmed that the full-back faces three to four weeks...
Aston Villa’s Defensive Concerns Ahead of Celtic Clash: Emery Keeping Cards Close?
Aston Villa head into their crucial Champions League clash against Celtic with defensive issues dominating the pre-match discussion. With Tyrone Mings racing against time to prove...
Two March Fixture Changes for Aston Villa and European Implications
Two March Aston Villa Fixtures Changed for BroadcastFixtures for the first half of March have been selected for television broadcast, with Aston Villa being...
Unai Emery Admits to Tyrone Mings Struggles and Concerns
Unai Emery Discusses Tyrone Mings' ReturnAston Villa’s defensive frailties have been a key concern for manager Unai Emery this season, particularly on the road, where the team has...