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Latest Aston Villa moves
All clubs →- TRANSFERBurrows goes out on loan to Wigan31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERFeeney goes out on loan to Peterborough30 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERHarwood-Bellis signs from Southampton30 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERMartínez leaves for Chelsea29 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERWatkins leaves for Al-Hilal Saudi FC28 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERGoretzka signs from Bayern München27 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERJackson signs from Chelsea27 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERO'Reilly goes out on loan to Doncaster25 Aug · Loan
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Nottingham ForestMOST USED XI
Aston Villa's expected lineup at home to Nottingham Forest in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Suzuki in goal, a back four of Cash, Lindelöf, Maatsen and Torres, and Jackson leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKSuzuki
- DEFCash
- DEFLindelöf
- DEFMaatsen
- DEFTorres
- MIDKamara
- MIDMcGinn
- MIDBuendía
- MIDHemmings
- MIDBarkley
- FWDJackson
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- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 30 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Aston Villa, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 3 graded. 2 draws.
- Hull City (A)Sat 5 Sept · 6 XIs1010
- Arsenal (H)Mon 31 Aug · 5 XIs99
- Brighton (A)Sun 23 Aug · 15 XIs57
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Most Common Aston Villa Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
- SuzukiGK · 2 starts
- CashDEF · 4 starts
- LindelöfDEF · 4 starts
- MaatsenDEF · 4 starts
- TorresDEF · 3 starts
- KamaraMID · 4 starts
- McGinnMID · 4 starts
- BuendíaMID · 4 starts
- HemmingsMID · 4 starts
- BarkleyMID · 3 starts
- JacksonFWD · 2 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Buendía scored a penalty in 2025/26.
Aston Villa fixtures
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
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- HHarwood-Bellisfrom SouthamptonTransferAUG '26
- GGoretzkafrom Bayern MünchenFree agentAUG '26
- JJacksonfrom ChelseaTransferAUG '26
- WWan-Bissakafrom West HamLoanAUG '26
- SSuzukifrom ParmaTransferAUG '26
Aston Villa
- What is Aston Villa's expected lineup?
- Aston Villa's expected lineup at home to Nottingham Forest in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Suzuki in goal, a back four of Cash, Lindelöf, Maatsen and Torres, and Jackson leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Suzuki, Cash, Lindelöf, Maatsen, Torres, Kamara, McGinn, Buendía, Hemmings, Barkley, Jackson.
- Who started Aston Villa's last match?
- Aston Villa's starting XI on 5 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): Z. Suzuki, M. Cash, V. Lindelöf, T. Mings, I. Maatsen, B. Kamara, R. Barkley, J. McGinn, E. Buendía, George Hemmings, N. Jackson.
- What was Aston Villa's last result?
- Aston Villa drew with Hull City 0–0 on 5 Sept 2026.
- When did Aston Villa last win?
- Aston Villa last won on 24 May 2026, beating Manchester City 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Aston Villa?
- E. Buendía is Aston Villa's first choice penalty taker. Buendía scored a penalty in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Aston Villa this season?
- V. Lindelöf leads with 4 starts for Aston Villa across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Aston Villa use most often?
- Aston Villa have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their 3 matches this season.
- Which Aston Villa defender has started the most this season?
- Victor Lindelöf has made the most starts as defender for Aston Villa this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Aston Villa midfielder has started the most this season?
- Boubacar Kamara has made the most starts as midfielder for Aston Villa this season, starting 4 matches.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
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