Newcastle vs Aston Villa

Fixture: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United

Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 1

Kick-off: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:30 PM BST

Stadium: Villa Park

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: M. Bizot
• Defenders: M. Cash, E. Konsa, T. Mings, L. Digne
• Midfielders: B. Kamara, A. Onana, M. Rogers, Y. Tielemans, J. McGinn
• Forward: O. Watkins

Newcastle United (4-3-3):

• Goalkeeper: N. Pope
• Defenders: K. Trippier, F. Schär, D. Burn, T. Livramento
• Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, S. Tonali, Joelinton
• Forwards: A. Elanga, A. Gordon, H. Barnes

Aston Villa:

• E. Martínez (Suspended)
• R. Barkley (Injured, Doubtful)
• M. Rogers (Injured)
• Andrés García (Injured, Doubtful)

Newcastle United:

• J. Willock (Injured)
• A. Gordon (Injured, Doubtful)
• A. Isak (Other)
• S. Botman (Injured, Doubtful)
• L. Hall (Injured, Doubtful)

Aston Villa enters the 2025-2026 Premier League season with aspirations of securing a Champions League spot. The team has bolstered its squad with new signings, including Evann Guessand, aiming to strengthen their attacking options. Manager Unai Emery faces the challenge of integrating these new players while maintaining the team's competitive edge. Notably, Villa will be without goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who is serving a suspension following a red card in the previous season's finale against Manchester United. Marco Bizot is set to make his Premier League debut in Martínez's absence.

Newcastle United, under the guidance of manager Eddie Howe, aims to build upon their previous season's performance. However, the team faces uncertainties, particularly concerning striker Alexander Isak, who has expressed intentions to leave the club and will not feature in this match. In Isak's absence, Anthony Gordon is expected to play a central role in the attack. Additionally, midfielder Joe Willock is sidelined due to injury.

• April 19, 2025: Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle United
• December 26, 2024: Newcastle United 3-0 Aston Villa
• January 30, 2024: Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United
• August 12, 2023: Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa
• April 15, 2023: Aston Villa 3-0 Newcastle United

Date: January 25 2026, 14:00 GMT

Venue: St. James' Park

Newcastle (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: N. Pope
• Defenders: K. Trippier, M. Thiaw, S. Botman, L. Hall
• Midfielders: L. Miley, S. Tonali, Joelinton
• Forwards: H. Barnes, Y. Wissa, A. Gordon

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: E. Martínez
• Defenders: M. Cash, E. Konsa, Pau Torres, I. Maatsen
• Midfielders: A. Onana, Y. Tielemans
• Forwards: J. Sancho, M. Rogers, E. Buendía, O. Watkins

Newcastle will be without E. Krafth, T. Livramento, J. Murphy, F. Schär, Bruno Guimarães, D. Burn, and W. Osula due to various injuries. This could significantly impact their defensive structure and depth in midfield.

Aston Villa faces absences from Alysson Edward, R. Barkley, B. Kamara, J. McGinn, and E. Martínez, which may affect their attacking options and defensive stability.

This encounter sees Newcastle in 9th place vying for a European spot, while Aston Villa sits in 3rd, aiming for Champions League qualification. The stakes are high, making this a crucial match for both clubs.

Newcastle comes into this match with a mixed form, posting a DRAW-WIN-WIN-WIN record in their last four outings. With a home record of 7 wins from 11 games, they will be looking to build momentum.

Aston Villa has struggled recently, recording a LOSS-DRAW-WIN-LOSS sequence. Their strong start to the season is being tested as they try to regain form, especially away from home, where they’ve had mixed results.

• Aug 16 2025: Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle
• Apr 19 2025: Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle
• Dec 26 2024: Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa
• Jan 30 2024: Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle
• Aug 12 2023: Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa