Villa News
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Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27: The Full Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27Aston Villa's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures 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 request an away...
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 Fixture Against Newcastle Receives Slight Change
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United ChangeThe Premier League today announced broadcast changes to Matchweek 22 to satisfy the scheduling of TNT Sports.As a result,...
The Legia Warsaw Stance on their Restricted Ticket Allocation at Villa Park
Restricted AllocationLegia Warsaw have this week voiced their frustration (statement below) at the restricted allocation they have received for their visit to Villa Park,...
Extra Security and Police Horses for Aston Villa’s Forthcoming European Nights
Extra Europa Villa Park MeasuresIf you were wondering why there was the unusual sight of police horses back at Villa Park against Luton Town...
Aston Villa Fans to Expect Another Hold Back After AZ Alkmaar Game
Away Trip to AZ AlkmaarAston Villa's second away day in the Europa Conference League group stages is an always welcome trip to Holland. With...
Aston Villa’s Festive Period is Finally Rescheduled as Six Fixtures Move
Aston Villa Face Six Festive Fixture ChangesAfter the Premier League's delay in announcing the festival period of fixture changes, six of Aston Villa’s Premier...
Token Aston Villa Fixture Change as Festive Announcement Held up Over One Game
Festival Fixture Changes Incoming This Week?Last week, a solitary Aston Villa fixture change was announced with Villa’s trip to the Vitality Stadium to play...
Aston Villa’s Trip to Spurs Moved With More Changes Announced Soon
Spurs vs Aston Villa Date ChangeAston Villa’s trip next month to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been rescheduled. Originally slated for Saturday, November 25 at...
Ollie Watkins sets sights on Gabby Agbonlahor’s Record
Ollie Watkins Signs New Five-year ContractOllie Watkins today committed to a new five-year contract with Aston Villa, citing that Unai Emery was a “massive”...
Aston Villa Fans to Expect Hold Back After Legia Warsaw Game (and other info)
Legia Warsaw Game Information for Travelling VillansAfter the more domestic feel of a trip up north to Edinburgh for the Europa Conference League play-off...
Aston Villa’s Registered Squad for the Europa Conference League Comes up Short
Aston Villa's Europa Conference League Squad MakeupBefore the September 4th deadline, Aston Villa submitted to UEFA a shorten principle squad list of 22 players...
Two November Fixture Changes for Aston Villa
Aston Villa November Fixture ChangesIn the latest round of fixture changes Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Fulham in November have...
Triple Aston Villa Fixture Change Confirmed due to European Matches
Three Saturday to Sunday Switches ConfirmedAs expected, Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures against Chelsea, Wolves and Luton Town have all been moved to Sunday...