Aston Villa 2026/27
Aston Villa enter a new campaign as UEFA Europa League winners and Champions League participants. Unai Emery's side now face the challenge of sustaining a top-four Premier League level while competing among Europe's elite.
Aston Villa at a Glance
The foundations of a season that combines Premier League ambition with Champions League football.
From Europa League Glory to the Champions League
Aston Villa begin the season after one of the most significant campaigns in the club's modern history.
Emery's Next Challenge
Villa finished fourth in the Premier League and defeated Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul to win the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League. That success returned major European silverware to Villa Park for the first time since 1982. The challenge now is to absorb significant squad change while remaining competitive domestically and preparing for another Champions League campaign.
Next Match
Villa begin the Premier League campaign on the south coast.
First Premier League Fixtures
The opening stretch of Villa's 2026/27 league campaign.
2026/27 League Record
Ready to update after every Premier League match.
Aston Villa 2026/27 First Team
The current squad structure heading into the new Premier League campaign.
Emiliano Martínez
Marco Bizot provides experienced competition behind Villa's established Argentine No.1.
Konsa · Torres · Mings
Matty Cash, Victor Lindelöf, Ian Maatsen, Kosta Nedeljkovic and Modou Keba Cisse add depth across the defensive line.
João Gomes · Kamara · Onana
John McGinn, Johan Manzambi, Emi Buendía, Ross Barkley and Lamare Bogarde provide varied midfield options.
Watkins · Abraham · Garnacho
Leon Bailey, Alysson and Brian Madjo complete a reshaped attacking group.
Key Figures for Villa's New Campaign
Established leaders and new arrivals who could shape Aston Villa's season.
Emiliano Martínez
World-class shot-stopping, personality and experience remain central to Villa's defensive identity.
John McGinn
The emotional and tactical heartbeat of Emery's side continues to provide leadership across competitions.
João Gomes
Signed from Wolves, the Brazilian brings Premier League intensity, ball-winning and progression to Villa's midfield.
Johan Manzambi
The Swiss attacking midfielder arrives after a breakthrough World Cup and a Europa League Young Player of the Season award.
Ollie Watkins
Movement, pressing and finishing make Watkins a defining reference point in Villa's attack.
Alejandro Garnacho
Pace and directness give Emery another aggressive transition threat from wide areas.
Villa Return to Europe's Elite
Aston Villa have secured a place in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League. Their qualification follows a fourth-place Premier League finish and a Europa League-winning campaign. For Emery and his squad, the next challenge is to translate European success into another season among the continent's leading clubs.
Open UEFA Club CentreBuilding Villa's Next Cycle
A summer of major squad change following the club's fourth-place finish and Europa League triumph.
Key Arrivals
Major Departures
Aston Villa Through the Eras
One of English football's most historic clubs has entered another ambitious European chapter.
The Beginning
Aston Villa were founded in Birmingham and became one of the formative institutions of English football.
An Iconic Home
Villa Park remains one of the most recognisable and historic stadiums in the English game.
Champions of Europe
Villa defeated Bayern Munich to become European champions, the defining achievement of the club's modern history.
Europa League Winners
A 3-0 victory over Freiburg in Istanbul delivered Villa's first major European trophy since 1982.
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