Aston Villa vs Viking FK: Champions League Preview, Team News and H2H

Aston Villa vs Viking FK takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at Villa Park in Birmingham, with kick-off at 10:00 PM EAT (8:00 PM BST). The UEFA Champions League league-phase Matchday 3 fixture brings together an Aston Villa side with two wins from two games and Viking, who held Bayern München to a 3–3 draw in their previous European match.

Aston Villa have scored nine goals and conceded twice in their opening two league-phase games. Viking have scored four and conceded six, making their defensive record and ability to threaten stronger opponents central to this meeting. Follow current fixtures, results and available match statistics on SportPesa Score.

Unai Emery’s team began with a 3–2 away victory against Club Brugge before beating Fenerbahçe 6–0 at home. Viking lost 3–1 at Stuttgart and then recovered to earn a point against Bayern. These results give the match a clearer context than the clubs’ reputations alone.

Both clubs are competing in the 36-team league phase, where eight matches determine which sides advance directly to the round of 16 or enter the knockout play-offs.

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Aston Villa have confirmed that Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Johan Manzambi, Matteo Ruggeri and Amadou Onana will miss the Viking match. Wan-Bissaka sustained a hamstring injury against Newcastle United and is expected to be absent for three to four weeks, while Manzambi has a minor injury. Ian Maatsen has returned to training, although his selection will depend on the matchday decision.

Emery must adapt his selections after Villa’s emphatic 6–0 win against Fenerbahçe. Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley scored twice in that European victory, with Tammy Abraham also among the scorers. The confirmed starting XI will be established when official line-ups are published.

Viking’s official starting line-up and matchday availability should be taken from the club’s team announcement. Their three goals against Bayern show an ability to create opportunities against major European opposition, but no unconfirmed injury or suspension should be treated as established.

Villa have six points from two wins, with nine goals scored and two conceded. Viking have one point, four goals scored and six conceded. These are useful starting figures, although positions and records will change as the league phase continues.

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Aston Villa and Viking FK have not previously met in competitive football, according to UEFA’s Matchday 3 facts. Villa previously faced Norwegian club Strømsgodset in the 1998/99 UEFA Cup and won both matches. Viking’s earlier ties against English opposition included a 5–4 aggregate victory against Chelsea in the 2002/03 UEFA Cup first round.

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Villa’s nine goals in two Champions League games underline their attacking efficiency. Jackson, Barkley and Abraham contributed to the Fenerbahçe win, but the latest injuries reduce Emery’s options in midfield and defence. Villa will need to maintain their attacking threat without assuming that Viking will simply sit back.

Viking scored three against Bayern but conceded three in each of their first two European matches. How they defend Villa’s movement and respond after losing possession should be important features of the match. Those records offer a basis for analysis without assuming either club’s starting formation or predicting a result.

Villa arrive with two wins and home advantage, while Viking’s draw against Bayern shows why their attacking threat should not be overlooked. Recent form, confirmed absences and the eventual line-ups offer useful information for anyone assessing the game, but they cannot guarantee an outcome.

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For the Aston Villa vs Viking live score, fixtures, results and available match statistics, visit SportPesa Score. Official club channels remain the source for confirmed line-ups and final team announcements.

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Wednesday, 21 October 2026, in Champions League league-phase Matchday 3.

10:00 PM EAT, equivalent to 8:00 PM BST and 19:00 UTC.

Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

No. UEFA records this as their first competitive meeting.

Aston Villa confirmed Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Johan Manzambi, Matteo Ruggeri and Amadou Onana will miss the match.

Villa beat Club Brugge 3–2 and Fenerbahçe 6–0; Viking lost 3–1 to Stuttgart and drew 3–3 with Bayern München.

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Aston Villa vs Viking FK brings together a home side with a perfect Champions League start and visitors who have already troubled Bayern München. Villa’s nine goals, Viking’s attacking response against Bayern and the confirmed Villa injuries make the team selections particularly important. For up-to-date scores, results and match information, follow SportPesa Score alongside SportPesa Blog’s Champions League coverage.