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. […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA VS MANCHESTER UNITED

Aston Villa host Manchester United in the Women’s Super League this week. Here’s the latest heading into Friday night’s game… THE BUILD UP Carla Ward’s Aston Villa face another tough test this week as they welcome Marc Skinner’s table-topping Manchester United to the Bescot Stadium. With just four games to go this campaign, Villa sit […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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OPPOSITION | Leeds United (A)

Leeds vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa look to piece together three consecutive wins for the first time under Gerrard with a trip up to Elland Road. Leeds will likely be well up for it given this is the first time they will be playing at home under their new manager Jesse Marsch. I spoke to a Leeds fan, Jake, […]

PLAYER RATINGS | Newcastle 1-0 Aston Villa

Just four days after a six goal thriller at Villa Park, Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa had a stale trip up to Tyneside. A poor overall performance saw Villa leave St James’ Park with no points, thanks to a Trippier free-kick in the opening 45 minutes. Initially given as a penalty, Chambers’ foul on Willock was […]

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MATCH PREVIEW | LEEDS UNITED (H)

BUILD-UP After a long 16 days without competitive football, Aston Villa are back playing in the Premier League as they face Leeds United at Villa Park in mid-week action. The claret and blue side’s last game, which feels like a lifetime ago now, was the 1-0 away victory over Everton, with January’s player of the […]

MATCH PREVIEW | Everton (A)

Aston Villa face a struggling Everton side at Goodison Park next up in the Premier League, on the back of their hard-fought comeback draw against Manchester United last week. Steven Gerrard’s men came back from two goals down, as star signing Philippe Coutinho and the vastly talented Jacob Ramsey inspired a second-half resurgence, that cancelled […]

5 THINGS WE LEARNT | Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United

Aston Villa faced Manchester United for the second time in six days, this time hosting them in the Premier League, following a controversy filled FA Cup meeting at Old Trafford. Villa fans were bristling with optimism going into this one, having played extremely well against the Red Devils in the cup. The boys in claret […]

PLAYER RATINGS | Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United

Philippe Coutinho scored on his debut as Aston Villa fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Manchester United at Villa Park. The new loan signing came off the bench with the hosts 0-2 down to inspire a dramatic comeback. Jacob Ramsey on 77 minutes netted his first goal in front of the […]

THE OPPOSITION | Manchester United

Aston Villa play hosts to Manchester United on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League. After Monday’s 3rd Round FA Cup defeat at Old Trafford ended in a controversial fashion, it’s Manchester United’s turn to make the journey down the M6 to Villa Park. Ahead of the big kick-off, I spoke to Rhys James from The […]

KEEP OR SELL | The Signings of 2019/20

In 2019, Aston Villa spent £143 million pulling together a squad capable of retaining Premier League status after an earlier-than-planned promotion. In total, 16 players arrived in the summer of ‘19 with varying costs, potential and roles to play. Many of those recruited were short-term solutions to long-term issues. Fast forward 30 months, Aston Villa […]

PLAYER RATINGS | Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa’s opening fixture of 2022 ended in defeat, Brentford claiming all 3 points after Villa failed to hold on to the lead for the second consecutive game. Danny Ings opened the scoring after a sublime turn-and-pass from Emi Buendia but Yoane Wissa equaliser before half-time undid all Villa’s hard work. Aston Villa failed to […]

PLAYER RATINGS | Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea

A battling Villa were eventually beaten by a second half, Lukaku inspired Chelsea. Villa missing Young and McGinn fielded a strong starting 11 despite the Covid problems in the Premier League. We took the lead when a Targett cross was deflected into his net by Reece James, unfortunately, the lead didn’t last long when Matty […]

WSL | FAN REPORT | Manchester United 5-0 Aston Villa

Aston Villa Women closed 2021 with an away fixture against Manchester United Women, on Sunday 19th December. Carla Ward’s side looked to end the year on a high after a recent loss of form and an early Conti Cup exit earlier in the week, falling short against Blackburn Rovers and failing to qualify from the […]

PLAYER RATINGS | Norwich City 0-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa travelled to Carrow Road on the back of a spirited performance vs Liverpool. After recent worries of a depleted squad due to a Covid outbreak, it was uplifting to see only one change to the first team, Emi Buendia replacing the injured Marvelous Nakamba. Let’s see how the fans rated our boys in […]

FAN REPORT | Norwich City 0-2 Aston Villa

After Liverpool inflicted a narrow loss on Aston Villa on Saturday, Steven Gerrard took his side to East Anglia on Tuesday night to take on Norwich looking for a return to winning ways. The Canaries, who started the season poorly, have improved under the former Villa gaffer Dean Smith and hoped to take a huge […]