History
Founded in 1874, Aston Villa are one of the oldest and most historic clubs in world football and a founding member of both the Football League (1888) and the Premier League (1992). Villa have won seven English league titles, seven FA Cups and five League Cups, and were crowned champions of Europe in 1982, beating Bayern Munich 1–0 in the European Cup final. After years of rebuilding, the club returned to major honours by winning the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League — their first major trophy in nearly three decades.
Villa Park
Villa play their home matches at the magnificent Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham, their home since 1897 and the largest stadium in the English Midlands with a capacity of 43,205. A cathedral of English football that has hosted more FA Cup semi-finals than any other ground, Villa Park is renowned for its passionate, traditional atmosphere. It sits a short walk from Witton and Aston railway stations.
The 2026/27 Squad
Under respected manager Unai Emery, Villa are captained by Scotland midfielder John McGinn and built around a spine of genuine quality. World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez guards the net, England striker Ollie Watkins — top scorer with 21 goals last season — leads the line, and rising star Morgan Rogers supplies the creativity, with midfield anchor Boubacar Kamara and summer signing Evann Guessand adding further strength.
2026/27 Expectations
Back in the UEFA Champions League after a fourth-place finish and buoyed by their Europa League triumph, Villa begin the season among England's leading sides. Unai Emery's ambitious project aims to consolidate a place in the Premier League's top four, compete for domestic silverware, and make their mark once again on Europe's biggest stage under the Villa Park lights.
Key Matches
The fixture that stirs the most passion is the Second City derby against fierce rivals Birmingham City — one of English football's oldest and most heated rivalries — along with the West Midlands derby against Wolves. Also unmissable are the visits of the Premier League's elite, including champions Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, and the return of Champions League nights to Villa Park. These marquee games sell out the fastest, so early planning is essential.
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