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What Emery said before the next match
Emery on the squad Spoke Fri 4:33pm
- Cashfeed still flagsavailable, per the manager
“Fit-again Matty Cash was named among the substitutes, alongside Johan Manzambi as the Switzerland international looked to step up his minutes having recovered from injury.”
Latest Aston Villa moves
All clubs →- TRANSFERBailey leaves for Olympiakos Piraeus2 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERMbaye signs from Paris Saint Germain31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERHarwood-Bellis signs from Southampton31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERBurrows goes out on loan to Wigan31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERRowe goes out on loan to Charleroi31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERBorland goes out on loan to Accrington ST31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERLynch goes out on loan to Oxford United31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERFeeney goes out on loan to Peterborough30 Aug · Loan
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Tottenham3 UNAVAILABLE
Aston Villa are without Maatsen, Torres and Cash away at Tottenham in the EPL, so expect at least 3 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches is: Suzuki in goal, a back four of Lindelöf, Maatsen, Torres and Cash, and Jackson leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Maatsen (Out), Torres (Out), Cash (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 30 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 7 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 4 graded. 3 draws.
- Nottingham Forest (H)Sat 12 Sept · 5 XIs99
- 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 7 official matches this season
- SuzukiGK · 4 starts
- LindelöfDEF · 6 starts
- MaatsenDEF · 6 starts
- TorresDEF · 5 starts
- CashDEF · 4 starts
- McGinnMID · 7 starts
- HemmingsMID · 7 starts
- KamaraMID · 6 starts
- BuendíaMID · 6 starts
- BarkleyMID · 5 starts
- JacksonFWD · 4 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Buendía scored 1 of 2 penalties in 2025/26.
Aston Villa fixtures
Aston Villa @ Tottenham
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Aston Villa
- What is Aston Villa's expected lineup today?
- Aston Villa are without Maatsen, Torres and Cash away at Tottenham in the EPL, so expect at least 3 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches is: Suzuki in goal, a back four of Lindelöf, Maatsen, Torres and Cash, and Jackson leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Suzuki, Lindelöf, Maatsen (out), Torres (out), Cash (out), McGinn, Hemmings, Kamara, Buendía, Barkley, Jackson.
- Who started Aston Villa's last match?
- Aston Villa's starting XI on 16 Sept 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): M. Bizot, A. Wan-Bissaka, T. Harwood-Bellis, T. Mings, M. Ruggeri, L. Bogarde, R. Barkley, I. Mbaye, J. McGinn, George Hemmings, T. Abraham.
- What was Aston Villa's last result?
- Aston Villa beat Coventry 3–1 on 16 Sept 2026.
- When did Aston Villa last win?
- Aston Villa last won on 16 Sept 2026, beating Coventry 3–1.
- Who takes penalties for Aston Villa?
- E. Buendía is Aston Villa's first choice penalty taker, with N. Jackson next in line. Buendía scored 1 of 2 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Aston Villa in the 2026-27 season?
- J. McGinn leads with 7 starts for Aston Villa across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
- What formation does Aston Villa use most often?
- Aston Villa have used a 4-2-3-1 in 6 of their 6 matches in the 2026-27 season.
- Which Aston Villa goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Zion Suzuki has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Aston Villa in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Aston Villa defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Victor Lindelöf has made the most starts as defender for Aston Villa in the 2026-27 season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Aston Villa midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- John McGinn has made the most starts as midfielder for Aston Villa in the 2026-27 season, starting 7 matches.
- Which Aston Villa forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Nicolas Jackson has made the most starts as forward for Aston Villa in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
Aston Villa away to Tottenham
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