Aston Villa vs Arsenal live coverage centres on Villa Park as the teams meet in Premier League Matchweek 2 on Monday, 31 August 2026. Kick-off is at 10:00 PM EAT. Follow the live score, goals, cards, substitutions, match statistics and changing match status on SP Score.
This page provides the confirmed match details, official starting lineups and final Aston Villa vs Arsenal result once the game is complete. For the full pre-match breakdown, read the Aston Villa vs Arsenal preview, team news and H2H.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal live match details
| Match detail | Information |
| Fixture | Aston Villa vs Arsenal |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| Matchweek | 2 |
| Date | Monday, 31 August 2026 |
| Kick-off | 10:00 PM EAT |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Coaches | Unai Emery (Aston Villa); Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) |
Aston Villa vs Arsenal live score and updates
For the current Aston Villa vs Arsenal live score and match status, use SP Score. SP Score carries the changing match information as it happens, so this page does not need to be manually rewritten after every event.
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| Live information | Where to follow |
| Current score and match minute | SP Score |
| Goals and key match events | SP Score |
| Yellow and red cards | SP Score |
| Substitutions | SP Score |
| Live match statistics | SP Score |
| Lineups and formations | SP Score |
| Half-time and full-time status | SP Score |
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal result
| Fixture | Result | Status |
| Aston Villa vs Arsenal | To be updated after full-time | Premier League Matchweek 2 |
Pre-match publishing state: The final score will be added here after the full-time whistle. During the game, the latest score and match status remain on SP Score.
Official Aston Villa vs Arsenal lineups
The official Aston Villa vs Arsenal lineups were confirmed before kick-off. Nicolas Jackson starts for Aston Villa, while Arsenal include Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz in their starting XI. For the full substitutes, missing players and coaches, use the dedicated official lineups page once published, while SP Score carries the match formation and live player information.
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Aston Villa starting XI
| No. | Player |
| 1 | Zion Suzuki (GK) |
| 6 | Ross Barkley |
| 10 | Emiliano Buendia |
| 2 | Matty Cash |
| 53 | George Hemmings |
| 11 | Nicolas Jackson |
| 8 | Boubacar Kamara |
| 3 | Victor Lindelof |
| 22 | Ian Maatsen |
| 7 | John McGinn (C) |
| 14 | Pau Torres |
Arsenal starting XI
| No. | Player |
| 1 | David Raya (GK) |
| 33 | Riccardo Calafiori |
| 6 | Gabriel Magalhaes |
| 29 | Kai Havertz |
| 49 | Myles Lewis-Skelly |
| 3 | Cristhian Mosquera |
| 8 | Martin Odegaard |
| 41 | Declan Rice |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka |
| 17 | Christos Tzolis |
| 4 | Ben White |
For more Arsenal team information, visit the Arsenal FC 2026/27 hub. The pre-match predicted XI can also be compared with the Arsenal predicted lineup vs Aston Villa.
How to follow Aston Villa vs Arsenal live on SportPesa
The simplest way to follow Aston Villa vs Arsenal live is through SP Score. It provides the real-time layer for the fixture while SportPesa Kenya Blog provides the searchable match page, confirmed lineups, context and final result.
| What you need | SportPesa destination |
| Live score, goals, cards and substitutions | SP Score |
| Live match stats and player information | SP Score |
| Pre-match context and H2H | SportPesa Kenya Blog preview |
| Confirmed starting XIs | This live page / official lineups page |
| Final result | This page after full-time |
| Premier League match markets | SportPesa Kenya Premier League page |
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal match context
Arsenal arrive at Villa Park after opening their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry City. Aston Villa are looking for a response after a 4-0 defeat away to Brighton in Matchweek 1. The wider opening-round picture is available in SportPesa Kenya’s Premier League Matchweek 1 results and table.
The confirmed lineups add another layer to the fixture. Jackson leads the Aston Villa attack, while Arsenal start Saka, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz and Tzolis as Mikel Arteta’s side look to build on their opening victory.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal live FAQs
What time is Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
Aston Villa vs Arsenal kicks off at 10:00 PM EAT on Monday, 31 August 2026.
Where is Aston Villa vs Arsenal being played?
The Premier League match is being played at Villa Park.
Where can I follow Aston Villa vs Arsenal live?
Follow the changing score, goals, cards, substitutions and statistics on SP Score.
Are the Aston Villa vs Arsenal lineups confirmed?
Yes. The starting XIs are confirmed and listed on this page. SP Score carries the live formation and player information during the match.
Where will the Aston Villa vs Arsenal result be published?
The final score will be added to the result section of this page after full-time. Detailed match events and live statistics remain on SP Score.
More Aston Villa vs Arsenal and Arsenal coverage
· Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Premier League Preview, Team News & H2H
· Arsenal predicted lineup vs Aston Villa
· Arsenal FC 2026/27: Fixtures, Results, Standings, Squad & Latest News
· Premier League 2026/27 Matchweek 1 Results & Table
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Conclusion
Aston Villa vs Arsenal live coverage is available through SportPesa Kenya, with the fixture’s changing score, goals, cards, substitutions and match statistics handled by SP Score. The match kicks off at 10:00 PM EAT at Villa Park, with both official starting XIs confirmed.
This page will be updated with the final Aston Villa vs Arsenal result after full-time. For deeper pre-match context, read the Aston Villa vs Arsenal preview and follow Arsenal’s 2026/27 season hub for fixtures, results, standings and club updates.
