MATCH PREVIEW | LIVERPOOL VS ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa head to Anfield to face Jürgen Klopp’s top-four chasing Liverpool this weekend. Here’s the latest heading into the penultimate game of the season… THE BUILD UP Unai Emery’s side have it all to play for in the remaining two games of the campaign as they eye a place in Europe next season. The […]

A LOVE LETTER TO OUR BEAUTIFUL GAME | MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

As football fans, we consume so much media on a daily basis about our clubs, and others across the pyramid. Whether it’s reading news stories, watching tactical breakdowns of games, or listening to a favourite podcast, there’s always some footballing content for fans to indulge in. You’re reading another piece of such content right now. […]

MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA VS TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Aston Villa host Ryan Mason’s Tottenham Hotspur this Saturday at Villa Park. Here’s the latest heading into this weekend’s pivotal fixture… THE BUILD UP It is sixth versus eighth in game week 36 of the Premier League as Unai Emery’s resurgent Aston Villa take on a chaotic Tottenham Hostpur. The fight for Europe is entering […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | READING VS ASTON VILLA

Carla Ward’s Aston Villa make the trip to the Select Car Leasing Stadium to face bottom of the pile Reading this Sunday in the WSL. Here’s the latest heading into Villa’s penultimate away game of the season… THE BUILD UP Ward’s side look to finish the season on a high as they face Kelly Chambers’ […]

MATCH PREVIEW | WOLVES VS ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa are on the road once again and head to Molineux to face Wolves on Saturday. Here’s the latest heading into another pivotal game in the Premier League… THE BUILD UP Unai Emery’s Villa are looking to bounce back from their first defeat in eleven games with an away victory this weekend. The Villans […]

MATCH PREVIEW | MANCHESTER UNITED VS ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa make the tough trip to Old Trafford this Sunday to face Erik ten Hag’s Champions League-chasing Manchester United in the Premier League. Here’s the latest heading into Sunday’s big game… THE BUILD UP Unai Emery’s side look to extend their ten game unbeaten run this weekend with a result against the Red Devils. […]

MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA V FULHAM

Marco Silva’s Fulham is next up in the Premier League for Unai Emery’s European-chasing Aston Villa. Here’s the latest heading into what will be a tense affair at Villa Park… THE BUILD UP The race for Europe is well and truly heating up as Aston Villa host Fulham in mid-week Premier League action. Villa, helped […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR VS ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa head to the capital this week to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League. Here’s the latest heading into Sunday’s game at Brisbane Road… THE BUILD UP Carla Ward’s side look to bounce back from last weekend’s devastating FA Cup semi-final exit to Chelsea as they are back in league action, gearing […]

MATCH PREVIEW | BRENTFORD VS ASTON VILLA

Unai Emery’s European-chasing Aston Villa head to the capital to face Thomas Frank’s out of form Brentford in game week 32 of the Premier League. Here’s the latest heading into Saturday’s top-half clash… THE BUILD UP Ninth place Brentford host sixth place Aston Villa this Saturday afternoon in the Premier League as both sides look […]

MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA VS NEWCASTLE UNITED

This Saturday sees Aston Villa host high-flying Newcastle United in the Premier League. Here’s the latest heading into this top six clash at Villa Park… THE BUILD UP It’s third versus sixth in the Premier League’s early kick-off this Saturday as the final run-in of the campaign commences. Eddie Howe’s consistent Newcastle United face Unai […]

MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA VS NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Aston Villa are back at Villa Park after two away fixtures and take on Steve Cooper’s Nottingham Forest in game-week 31 of the Premier League. Here’s the latest heading into Saturday’s clash… THE BUILD UP Both teams have plenty to play for heading into the final nine fixtures of the season; Aston Villa are mounting […]

MATCH PREVIEW | LEICESTER CITY VS ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa are on the road once again, looking to extend their unbeaten run to six games as they head to the King Power Stadium to face a managerless Leicester City side. Here’s the latest heading into another pivotal Premier League fixture… THE BUILD UP Unai Emery’s Villa side come into this game on the […]

MATCH PREVIEW | CHELSEA VS ASTON VILLA

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa travel to Stamford Bridge this weekend to face Graham Potter’s Chelsea in game week 29 of the Premier League. Here’s the latest heading into Saturday’s fixture… THE BUILD UP Villa can leapfrog their opponents with a win this weekend as Chelsea sit just ahead of the West-Midlands club on goal difference. […]

FAN OPINION | LET’S MAKE “CLASSIC VILLA” A THING OF THE PAST

“Classic Villa”, “Peak Villa” and “very Aston Villa” are all things I’ve either read or heard to describe our team’s performance against Arsenal as I sampled the many social media posts and podcasts of Aston Villa enthusiasts in the immediate aftermath of the match. Clearly, we as a fan base have become too accustomed to […]

MATCH PREVIEW | MANCHESTER CITY VS ASTON VILLA

Super Sunday this week sees Manchester City host Aston Villa. Here’s everything you need to know heading into gameweek 23’s penultimate fixture… THE BUILD UP Aston Villa are back on their travels this week and the Etihad Stadium is their destination. It is an arena where the Villans have seen very little success in recent […]

MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA VS LEICESTER CITY

Aston Villa look to continue their fine form in the Premier League as they host Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City this weekend. Here’s the latest heading into another big fixture at Villa Park… THE BUILD UP As the commotion of the January transfer window dies down and the FA Cup fourth round action draws to an […]

MATCH PREVIEW | SOUTHAMPTON VS ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa seek back to back wins in the Premier League as they prepare for a trip to the south-coast to face Southampton. Here’s the latest heading into Saturday’s fixture at the St Mary’s… THE BUILD UP Last time out, Unai Emery’s side saw off Leeds United 2-1 at Villa Park. Leon Bailey opened the […]

PLAYER RATINGS | ASTON VILLA 2-1 LEEDS UNITED

Aston Villa battled it out for a well earned victory over Leeds United under the lights at Villa Park. Let’s hear the fans post-match thoughts about the players’ individual performances. *EMILIANO MARTINEZ – 9 “What a save… TWICE! Martinez demonstrated the very reasons he is the holder of a World Cup winners medal with some […]

WSL WEEKLY | WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

After an international break, the WSL cranks up the heat and current champions Chelsea fly high to the top of the table. Let’s take a look at all the weekend action in our WSL Weekly Magazine. Everton 1-2 Manchester City A thrilling game at Walton Hall Park as Julie Blakstad (32) claimed the first goal […]

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WSL WEEKLY | WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

This week, defending champions Chelsea ended Manchester United’s unbeaten start, and a battle at the bottom erupted as West Ham and Brighton & Hove Albion competed in a goal-frenzied encounter. Let’s take a look at all the weekend action in our WSL Weekly Magazine. LEICESTER CITY 0-4 ARSENAL Arsenal continued their perfect winning start by […]

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PLAYER RATINGS | LEEDS UNITED 0-0 ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa were held to a 0-0 draw at Elland Road by 10-man Leeds United. Luis Sinisterra was sent off for the home team early in the second half after receiving a second yellow card but Aston Villa failed to take advantage. Let’s hear my thoughts about the players’ individual performances. EMI MARTINEZ – 7 […]

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PLAYER RATINGS | ASTON VILLA 1-0 SOUTHAMPTON

Before kickoff, the lights were turned down at Villa Park to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the managers and players gathered in the centre circle for a minute’s silence followed by a spine-tingling rendition of God Save The King. On the pitch, Aston Villa earned three points against Southampton in the Premier […]

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PLAYER RATINGS | ASTON VILLA 0-1 WEST HAM UNITED

West Ham United were Aston Villa’s visitors in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. The Villans dominated the first half but lacked any creativity or cutting edge in the final third. After the break, West Ham took the initiative and took the lead thanks to Pablo Fornals, who’s effort deflected off Ezri Konsa into the […]

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PLAYER RATINGS | CRYSTAL PALACE 3-1 ASTON VILLA

Crystal Palace defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League. The visitors took an early lead at Selhurst Park before being quickly reeled in by Palace. Wilfried Zaha scored his second goal of the game to put the hosts ahead 2-1, and substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta added a third. Let’s […]

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PLAYER RATINGS | ASTON VILLA 2-1 EVERTON

Aston Villa defeated Everton in their first home game of the 2022-23 season on Saturday, with the game ending in a frenzied finale at Villa Park. Danny Ings illustrated his clinical finishing by beating Jordan Pickford with a beautiful strike to score the game’s first goal in the first half. Emiliano Buendia scored the second goal late in the […]

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PLAYER RATINGS | AFC BOURNEMOUTH 2-0 ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa opened their 2022/23 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat against AFC Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium. Jefferson Lerma scored inside the first two minutes to give the Cherries the perfect start and with 80 minutes remaining, Kieffer Moore rose highest at the back post to condemn the Villans to defeat. Let’s hear the […]

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ASTON VILLA – NOW OR NEVER?

As we begin to sit further forward in our seats, eagerly anticipating the return of the Premier League season this weekend, a cocktail of nerves and excitement is brewing in the bellies of Aston Villa fans up and down the land. Since the arrival of NSWE in B6, the culture around the club has turned […]

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MATCH PREVIEW | TOUR OF AUSTRALIA – ASTON VILLA VS MANCHESTER UNITED

MATCH PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Aston Villa look to secure a hat-trick of victories on their Australian tour as they take on their toughest test yet in the form of Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United this Saturday. The two teams meet in Perth, concluding either side’s time down-under, as each look to continue their impressive pre-season form heading into the […]

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FAN REPORT | ASTON VILLA 1-0 BRISBANE ROAR – CHAMPIONS CUP

Aston Villa claimed the Queensland Champions Cup after a 1-0 victory against Brisbane Roar in Townsville on Wednesday night. Cameron Archer with the decisive goal on 77 minutes. Following their 1-0 victory over Leeds United on Sunday, Aston Villa won the inaugural three-team pre-season tournament with a win over the A-League outfit. Captain Emiliano Martinez […]

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FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace

With the finishing line of the Premier League season in sight, Aston Villa welcomed fellow mid-table meanderers Crystal Palace to B6 for a game with little riding on it. The South London side have won many admirers this year for their attractive passing football and Patrick Vieira’s backing of his young talents and, like Villa, […]

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