Aston Villa Profile
| Detail | Information |
| Club name | Aston Villa Football Club |
| Founded | March 1874 |
| Location | Aston, Birmingham, England |
| Home stadium | Villa Park |
| Stadium opened | 1897 |
| Current manager | Unai Emery |
| Club captain | John McGinn |
| Nicknames | The Villans, The Villa, The Lions, The Claret and Blue |
| Main competitions | Premier League, UEFA Europa League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, FA Community Shield |
| Country | England |
Aston Villa are one of the most closely followed clubs in English football, with strong interest around their latest news, next match, fixtures, results and squad updates. As Villa compete in the Premier League and Europe, the club continues to attract attention for its performances, team news, transfer links and season progress.
This Aston Villa page brings together the club’s latest news, upcoming matches, recent results, standings and squad updates in one place. From Unai Emery’s side at Villa Park to the latest team developments, fixtures and talking points, the aim is to give readers a page that feels current enough for live interest and useful enough to stay relevant over time.
Aston Villa latest news and club updates
Aston Villa latest news and club updates keep readers close to the biggest developments around the club, from team news and transfer stories to match build-up and key talking points. With Villa competing in the Premier League and Europe, interest around the squad, manager, injuries, form and latest headlines remains high throughout the season. This section is designed to bring together the most relevant Aston Villa updates in a way that feels current enough for live interest and useful enough to stay relevant over time. For more day-to-day coverage, readers can also follow our full Aston Villa news.
Aston Villa next match and upcoming fixtures
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Kick-off time | TV |
| Thu, 16 Apr 2026 | Aston Villa vs Bologna | UEFA Europa League | 10:00 PM | Paramount+ |
| Sun, 19 Apr 2026 | Aston Villa vs Sunderland | English Premier League | 4:00 PM | Peacock |
| Sat, 25 Apr 2026 | Fulham vs Aston Villa | English Premier League | 2:30 PM | USA Net/Universo |
| Sat, 2 May 2026 | Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur | English Premier League | 2:30 PM | — |
| Sat, 9 May 2026 | Burnley vs Aston Villa | English Premier League | 5:00 PM | — |
| Sun, 17 May 2026 | Aston Villa vs Liverpool | English Premier League | 5:00 PM | — |
| Sun, 24 May 2026 | Manchester City vs Aston Villa | English Premier League | 6:00 PM | — |
| Fri, 7 Aug 2026 | Bayern Munich vs Aston Villa | Club Friendly | TBD | — |
The table above shows Aston Villa next match and upcoming fixtures across all competitions. It gives readers a quick way to check Villa’s next opponents, fixture dates, kick-off times and broadcast details in one place. Readers looking for the full match calendar, broader fixture context and more schedule updates can also explore our full Aston Villa fixtures page.
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Aston Villa latest result and recent scores
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Premier League | Nottingham Forest | Draw | 1–1 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | UEFA Europa League quarter-final | Bologna | Win | 3–1 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Premier League | West Ham United | Win | 2–0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | UEFA Europa League round of 16 | Lille | Win | 2–0 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Premier League | Manchester United | Loss | 1–3 |
Aston Villa latest result and recent scores are shown in the table above, bringing together the club’s most recent match outcomes across domestic and European competition. It gives readers a quick way to track Villa’s latest scorelines, opponents and recent form without going through multiple pages. Readers who want a broader view of Villa’s recent performances and full match coverage can also explore our full Aston Villa results page.
Aston Villa standings and season progress
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Goal difference | Points | Last 6 form |
| 1 | Arsenal | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 62 | 24 | 38 | 70 | D, W, W, W, W, L |
| 2 | Manchester City | 31 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 63 | 28 | 35 | 64 | W, W, W, D, D, W |
| 3 | Manchester United | 32 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 57 | 45 | 12 | 55 | W, W, L, W, D, L |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 38 | 5 | 55 | D, L, L, L, W, D |
| 5 | Liverpool | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 52 | 42 | 10 | 52 | W, W, L, D, L, W |
| 6 | Chelsea | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 53 | 41 | 12 | 48 | D, L, W, L, L, L |
| 7 | Brentford | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 48 | 44 | 4 | 47 | L, W, D, D, D, D |
| 8 | Everton | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 39 | 37 | 2 | 47 | L, W, W, L, W, D |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 43 | 37 | 6 | 46 | W, W, L, W, W, W |
| 10 | Sunderland | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 36 | -3 | 46 | L, D, W, L, W, W |
| 11 | AFC Bournemouth | 32 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 48 | 49 | -1 | 45 | D, D, D, D, D, W |
| 12 | Fulham | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 43 | 46 | -3 | 44 | W, W, L, D, W, L |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 42 | L, W, L, W, D, W |
| 14 | Newcastle United | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 45 | 47 | -2 | 42 | L, L, W, W, L, L |
| 15 | Leeds United | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 39 | 49 | -10 | 36 | D, L, L, D, D, W |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 33 | L, L, D, D, W, D |
| 17 | West Ham United | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 57 | -17 | 32 | D, L, W, D, L, W |
| 18 | Tottenham Hotspur | 32 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 40 | 51 | -11 | 30 | L, L, L, D, L, L |
| 19 | Burnley | 32 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 33 | 63 | -30 | 20 | D, L, L, D, L, L |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 32 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 24 | 58 | -34 | 17 | D, L, W, W, D, L |
Last updated on 4/16/2026
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Goal difference | Points | Last 6 form |
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 21 | W, L, W, W, W, W |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 21 | L, W, W, W, W, W |
| 3 | Midtjylland | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 19 | W, W, L, W, D, W |
| 4 | Real Betis | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 17 | D, W, W, W, L, W |
| 5 | Porto | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 17 | L, D, W, W, D, W |
| 6 | Sporting Braga | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 17 | W, L, D, W, W, D |
| 7 | Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 17 | W, W, D, W, W, L |
| 8 | Roma | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 16 | L, W, W, W, W, D |
| 9 | Genk | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 16 | D, W, W, L, W, W |
| 10 | Bologna | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 15 | W, D, W, W, D, W |
| 11 | Stuttgart | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 15 | L, W, W, W, L, W |
| 12 | Ferencváros | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 15 | W, W, D, W, D, L |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 14 | W, D, W, W, L, W |
| 14 | Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 14 | W, D, D, D, D, W |
| 15 | Red Star Belgrade | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 14 | L, W, W, W, W, D |
| 16 | Celta Vigo | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 13 | W, W, L, L, W, D |
| 17 | PAOK | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 12 | W, W, D, D, W, L |
| 18 | Lille | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 12 | L, L, W, L, L, W |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 12 | W, D, D, W, L, D |
| 20 | Panathinaikos | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | L, W, W, D, D, D |
| 21 | Celtic | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 11 | W, L, W, L, D, W |
| 22 | Ludogorets Razgrad | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 10 | L, L, W, D, L, W |
| 23 | Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 10 | D, L, L, L, W, L |
| 24 | Brann | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 9 | W, D, D, L, D, L |
| 25 | Young Boys | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 9 | W, L, L, W, L, L |
| 26 | Sturm Graz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 7 | L, D, L, L, L, W |
| 27 | FCSB | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 7 | L, L, L, W, L, D |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 7 | W, L, L, L, L, D |
| 29 | Feyenoord | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 6 | W, L, L, L, W, L |
| 30 | Basel | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 6 | L, W, L, L, L, L |
| 31 | Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 6 | L, W, L, L, W, L |
| 32 | Rangers | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 4 | L, L, D, L, W, L |
| 33 | Nice | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 3 | L, L, L, L, W, L |
| 34 | Utrecht | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 1 | L, D, L, L, L, L |
| 35 | Malmö FF | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 15 | -11 | 1 | D, L, L, L, L, L |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 22 | -20 | 1 | L, L, L, L, L, L |
The table above shows Aston Villa standings and season progress based on the club’s latest league position and recent form. It gives readers a quick view of Villa’s place in the table, points total and how the season is developing in both domestic and European competition. With Aston Villa pushing near the top end of the Premier League and staying active in Europe, this section helps put the club’s current position into clearer context. Follow Aston Villa table & standings 2025/26 at ourSportPesa Blog live page.
Aston Villa squad
| Player | Position | Age | Nationality | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Emiliano Martínez | Goalkeeper | 33 | Argentina | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Bizot | Goalkeeper | 35 | Netherlands | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Proctor | Goalkeeper | 19 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hollingshead | Goalkeeper | 21 | Wales | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Wright | Goalkeeper | 21 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhys Oakley | Goalkeeper | 17 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matty Cash | Defender | 28 | Poland | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| Victor Lindelöf | Defender | 31 | Sweden | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Ezri Konsa | Defender | 28 | England | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Mings | Defender | 33 | England | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Digne | Defender | 32 | France | 27 | 0 | 4 |
| Pau Torres | Defender | 29 | Spain | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrés García | Defender | 23 | Spain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian Maatsen | Defender | 24 | Netherlands | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Leon Routh | Defender | 18 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Carroll | Defender | 19 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross Barkley | Midfielder | 32 | England | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| John McGinn | Midfielder | 31 | Scotland | 25 | 4 | 2 |
| Youri Tielemans | Midfielder | 28 | Belgium | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| Harvey Elliott | Midfielder | 23 | England | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Emiliano Buendía | Midfielder | 29 | Argentina | 30 | 5 | 2 |
| Douglas Luiz | Midfielder | 27 | Brazil | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Amadou Onana | Midfielder | 24 | Belgium | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| Lamare Bogarde | Midfielder | 22 | Netherlands | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Boubacar Kamara | Midfielder | 26 | France | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| George Hemmings | Midfielder | 19 | England | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamed Koné | Midfielder | 18 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Burrowes | Midfielder | 18 | England | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Watkins | Forward | 30 | England | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| Tammy Abraham | Forward | 28 | England | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Jadon Sancho | Forward | 26 | England | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| Morgan Rogers | Forward | 23 | England | 32 | 8 | 5 |
| Brian Madjo | Forward | 17 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leon Bailey | Forward | 28 | Jamaica | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Alysson | Forward | 19 | Brazil | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Aston Villa squad gives readers a clear view of the club’s current first-team players across goalkeeping, defence, midfield and attack. This section brings together the main squad names, ages, nationalities and season contributions to make Aston Villa’s team structure easier to follow.
Aston Villa manager, captain and coaching setup
| Role | Name |
| Manager / Head coach | Unai Emery |
| Captain | John McGinn |
| Vice-captain | Ezri Konsa |
| Assistant head coach | Pako Ayestarán |
| First-team coach | Pablo Villanueva |
| Goalkeeping coach | Francisco Javier Garcia |
| Set-piece coach | Austin MacPhee |
| President of football operations | Roberto Olabe |
| Director of football operations | Damian Vidagany |
| Head of recruitment | Vacant |
| Chief scout | Alex Fraser |
Aston Villa history, stadium and club identity
Aston Villa history, stadium and club identity reflect one of the most established stories in English football, with the club founded in 1874 and building a legacy that includes major domestic honours and the 1982 European Cup triumph. Based in Birmingham, Aston Villa have played at Villa Park since 1897, with the stadium becoming one of the most recognisable grounds in the country and a central part of the club’s identity. The Villans are widely associated with their claret-and-blue colours, strong local rivalries and long-standing place in English football history. In the modern era, the club’s identity has continued to grow through its return to the top level, renewed investment and progress under Unai Emery.
Aston Villa honours and major achievements
| Category | Competition / Achievement | Record | Key details |
| Top-flight league honours | First Division / Premier League titles | 7 titles | Aston Villa won league crowns in 1893–94, 1895–96, 1896–97, 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1909–10 and 1980–81. |
| Top-flight league finishes | First Division / Premier League runners-up | 10 times | Villa also finished second in England’s top division on 10 occasions, underlining their long-term status as one of the country’s major clubs. |
| Second-tier success | Second Division / Championship titles | 2 titles | Aston Villa won the second tier in 1937–38 and 1959–60, helping the club return to the top level. |
| Promotion achievement | Championship play-off winners | 1 promotion | Villa secured promotion back to the Premier League through the 2019 play-offs. |
| Third-tier success | Third Division title | 1 title | The club won the third tier in 1971–72 during an important rebuilding period. |
| FA Cup honours | FA Cup winners | 7 titles | Aston Villa won the FA Cup in 1886–87, 1894–95, 1896–97, 1904–05, 1912–13, 1919–20 and 1956–57. |
| FA Cup finals | FA Cup runners-up | 4 times | Villa also reached four other FA Cup finals without winning the trophy. |
| League Cup honours | Football League Cup / EFL Cup winners | 5 titles | Aston Villa lifted the League Cup in 1960–61, 1974–75, 1976–77, 1993–94 and 1995–96. |
| League Cup finals | Football League Cup / EFL Cup runners-up | 4 times | Villa also finished as runners-up four times in this competition. |
| English super cup | FA Charity Shield | 1 title | Aston Villa won the Charity Shield in 1981. |
| Early-era honours | Sheriff of London Charity Shield | 2 titles | Villa claimed this honour in 1899 and 1901. |
| European achievement | European Cup | 1 title | Aston Villa became European champions in 1981–82, one of the biggest achievements in the club’s history. |
| European achievement | European Super Cup | 1 title | Villa followed their European Cup triumph by winning the 1982 European Super Cup. |
| European competition | Intertoto Cup | 1 title | Aston Villa won the Intertoto Cup in 2001 and were also listed as joint winners/runners-up in 2008 under that format. |
| All-time status | Major honours in English football | 20 major honours | Aston Villa are listed among the most successful clubs in English football and have the fifth-highest total of major honours by an English club. |
| Historic European standing | European Cup winners from England | Elite club status | Aston Villa are one of only a small group of English teams to have won the European Cup. |
| Club record | Most league goals in a top-flight season | 128 goals | Villa set the record for most goals scored by a team in an English top-flight season in 1930–31. |
| International contribution | England internationals produced | 77 players | Aston Villa have provided one of the highest totals of England internationals in the history of the game. |
Aston Villa honours and major achievements show the scale of the club’s success in English and European football. From league titles and domestic cups to European silverware and long-term historical records, Villa’s honours list reflects one of the strongest legacies in the game.
Aston Villa latest transfers and team news
Aston Villa latest transfers and team news bring together the biggest squad developments around the club, from injury updates and selection calls to transfer rumours, loan moves and wider market talk. This section helps readers keep up with the main Aston Villa changes on and off the pitch, especially during busy periods in the season when team news and transfer stories move quickly. Readers who want more updated football news and transfer coverage can also explore more stories on SportPesa Blog.
Conclusion
Aston Villa remain one of the most recognisable clubs in English football, with their current season defined by strong league progress, European ambition and a squad that continues to attract close attention. From Villa Park and the club’s long history to the latest fixtures, results, standings, team news and transfer updates, Villa continue to balance tradition with a push for modern success. This page brings together the key Aston Villa details in one place to help readers follow the club more easily across domestic and European competition.