Aston Villa

If you’re interested in an away day out at Aston Villa, you’re all but guaranteed to have a great day out when you visit Villa Park.

Be sure to read our detailed guide on Villa Park for away fans to learn everything you need to know about how to get to the ground, local pubs, the atmosphere in the stadium, where to stay and more, to ensure your away day at Villa Park is a good as it can be.

Aston Villa is a professional football club that plays in the top division of English football called the Premier League. They are currently managed by acclaimed manager Unai Emery, who joined Aston Villa in 2022.

Throughout this Aston Villa Football Club guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know about this club, from the full squad, fixtures, and recent results to keep you up to date.

Aston Villa Registered Squad

Here is a list of the registered squad for Aston Villa 2024:

Goal Keepers

GoalkeeperPldGYCRC
Joe Gauci
Robin Olsen6 (2)000
Emiliano Martinez46 (1)060
Akos Onodi
Oliwer Zych
Sam Proctor

Defender

DefenderPldGYCRC
Diego Carlos Santos Silva25 (11)150
Nicolas Isimat-Mirin
Pau Francisco Torres34 (4)210
Calum Chambers2 (6)010
Clement Lenglet22 (1)040
Lucas Digne33 (10)290
Ahmed Elmohamady
Kaine Kesler0 (2)000
Tyrone Mings3 (1)000
Boubacar Kamara32 (1)171
Tim Iroegbunam2 (9)000
Sil Swinkels
Finley Munroe

Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
Matthew Cash33 (12)6100
Douglas Luiz45 (5)10140
John McGinn47 (3)991
Youri Tielemans28 (19)260
Emiliano Buendía Stati2 (1)200
Ezri Konsa Ngoyo47 (0)2101
Lopera Alex Moreno17 (11)320
Nicolo Zaniolo13 (24)3120
Morgan Rogers9 (4)240
Leon Bailey30 (18)1460
Jacob Ramsey10 (11)120
Michael Tait
Tommi O’Reilly0 (1)000
Kaine Hayden
James Wright
Travis Patterson
Mamadou Dialla Sylla
Kadan Young0 (1)000

Attacking Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
Matthew Cash33 (12)6100
Douglas Luiz45 (5)10140
John McGinn47 (3)991
Youri Tielemans28 (19)260
Emiliano Buendía Stati2 (1)200
Ezri Konsa Ngoyo47 (0)2101
Lopera Alex Moreno17 (11)320
Nicolo Zaniolo13 (24)3120
Morgan Rogers9 (4)240
Leon Bailey30 (18)1460
Jacob Ramsey10 (11)120
Michael Tait
Tommi O’Reilly0 (1)000
Kaine Hayden
James Wright
Travis Patterson
Mamadou Dialla Sylla
Kadan Young0 (1)000

Striker

StrikerPldGYCRC
Ollie Watkins44 (6)2770
Moussa Diaby32 (18)1130
Jhon Durán9 (22)670
Mungo Bridge
Omari Kellyman1 (5)000

Who is Aston Villa’s manager?

Aston Villa’s manager is Unai Emery. 

Unai was appointed manager in 2022, following the departure of Steven Gerrard from the managerial position.

What is Aston Villa’s nickname?

Aston Villa go by two different nicknames, which are The Villians and The Lions.

“The Lions” comes from the logo on their crest.

What are Aston Villa’s hooligans called?

Aston Villa’s hooligan firm are called “Aston Villa Hardcore”.

This firm also refer to their youth segment of their firm as “Villa Youth”.

The Aston Villa Hardcore  football firm are one of the many notorious football firms in the UK.

Why are Aston Villa so popular?

Here are the main reasons why Aston Villa are such a popular football team:

  • Long history in the top flight of English football
  • Trophy wins over the years
  • Attractive brand of football
  • Passionate supporters
  • Brilliant stadium
  • Located in a city that loves football

Aston Villa are regarded by most as being the biggest club in the Birmingham area, and as a result have a huge following not just in Birmingham, but across the country, too.

Aston Villa Current Manager

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Aston Villa Upcoming Fixtures

Upcoming GameCompetionOpponentVenue
Sun 28 14:00Premier League EPLTottenhamAway
May
Sat 04 12:30Premier League EPLBournemouthHome
Sun 12 16:30Premier League EPLMan UtdAway
Sun 19 16:00Premier League EPLEvertonHome

Aston Villa Previous Results

DateMatchResultScoreCompetition
06 Aug 2023Arsenal v Manchester CityW1-1 (4-1)FA Community Shield
12 Aug 2023Arsenal v Nottingham ForestW2-1Premier League
21 Aug 2023Crystal Palace v ArsenalW0-1Premier League
26 Aug 2023Arsenal v FulhamD2-2Premier League
03 Sep 2023Arsenal v Manchester UnitedW3-1Premier League
17 Sep 2023Everton v ArsenalW0-1Premier League
20 Sep 2023Arsenal v PSV EindhovenW4-0UEFA Champions League
24 Sep 2023Arsenal v Tottenham HotspurD2-2Premier League
27 Sep 2023Brentford v ArsenalW0-1League Cup
30 Sep 2023AFC Bournemouth v ArsenalW0-4Premier League
03 Oct 2023RC Lens v ArsenalL2-1UEFA Champions League
08 Oct 2023Arsenal v Manchester CityW1-0Premier League
21 Oct 2023Chelsea v ArsenalD2-2Premier League
24 Oct 2023Sevilla v ArsenalW1-2UEFA Champions League
28 Oct 2023Arsenal v Sheffield UnitedW5-0Premier League
01 Nov 2023West Ham United v ArsenalL3-1League Cup
04 Nov 2023Newcastle United v ArsenalL1-0Premier League
08 Nov 2023Arsenal v SevillaW2-0UEFA Champions League
11 Nov 2023Arsenal v BurnleyW3-1Premier League
25 Nov 2023Brentford v ArsenalW0-1Premier League
29 Nov 2023Arsenal v RC LensW6-0UEFA Champions League
02 Dec 2023Arsenal v Wolverhampton WanderersW2-1Premier League
05 Dec 2023Luton Town v ArsenalW3-4Premier League
09 Dec 2023Aston Villa v ArsenalL1-0Premier League
12 Dec 2023PSV Eindhoven v ArsenalD1-1UEFA Champions League
17 Dec 2023Arsenal v Brighton and Hove AlbionW2-0Premier League
23 Dec 2023Liverpool v ArsenalD1-1Premier League
28 Dec 2023Arsenal v West Ham UnitedL0-2Premier League
31 Dec 2023Fulham v ArsenalL2-1Premier League
07 Jan 2024Arsenal v LiverpoolL0-2FA Cup
20 Jan 2024Arsenal v Crystal PalaceW5-0Premier League
30 Jan 2024Nottingham Forest v ArsenalW1-2Premier League
04 Feb 2024Arsenal v LiverpoolW3-1Premier League
11 Feb 2024West Ham United v ArsenalW0-6Premier League
17 Feb 2024Burnley v ArsenalW0-5Premier League
21 Feb 2024FC Porto v ArsenalL1-0UEFA Champions League
24 Feb 2024Arsenal v Newcastle UnitedW4-1Premier League
04 Mar 2024Sheffield United v ArsenalW0-6Premier League
09 Mar 2024Arsenal v BrentfordW2-1Premier League
12 Mar 2024Arsenal v FC PortoW1-0 (4-2)UEFA Champions League
31 Mar 2024Manchester City v ArsenalD0-0Premier League
03 Apr 2024Arsenal v Luton TownW2-0Premier League
06 Apr 2024Brighton and Hove Albion v ArsenalW0-3Premier League
09 Apr 2024Arsenal v Bayern MunchenD2-2UEFA Champions League
14 Apr 2024Arsenal v Aston VillaL0-2Premier League
17 Apr 2024Bayern Munchen v ArsenalL1-0UEFA Champions League
20 Apr 2024Wolverhampton Wanderers v ArsenalW0-2Premier League
23 Apr 2024Arsenal v ChelseaW5-0Premier League

Manager History

PeriodManagerCountryborn
01/11/2022 – 30/06/2027Unai EmerySpain03/11/1971
21/10/2022 – 31/10/2022Aaron DanksEngland15/06/1985
11/11/2021 – 20/10/2022Steven GerrardEngland30/05/1980
11/10/2018 – 06/11/2021Dean SmithEngland19/03/1971
04/10/2018 – 10/10/2018Kevin MacDonaldScotland22/11/1960
12/10/2016 – 03/10/2018Steve BruceEngland31/12/1960
04/10/2016 – 11/10/2016Steve ClarkeScotland29/08/1963
01/07/2016 – 03/10/2016Roberto Di MatteoItaly29/05/1970
29/03/2016 – 30/06/2016Eric BlackScotland01/10/1963
03/11/2015 – 28/03/2016Rémi GardeFrance03/04/1966
26/10/2015 – 02/11/2015Kevin MacDonaldScotland22/11/1960
14/02/2015 – 25/10/2015Tim SherwoodEngland06/02/1969
11/02/2015 – 13/02/2015Scott MarshallScotland01/05/1973
01/07/2012 – 10/02/2015Paul LambertScotland07/08/1969
01/07/2011 – 14/05/2012Alex McLeishScotland21/01/1959
22/04/2011 – 30/06/2011Gary McAllisterScotland25/12/1964
19/09/2010 – 31/05/2011Gérard HoullierFrance03/09/1947
10/08/2010 – 18/09/2010Kevin MacDonaldScotland22/11/1960
05/08/2006 – 09/08/2010Martin O’NeillNorthern Ireland01/03/1952
20/05/2003 – 18/07/2006David O’LearyIreland02/05/1958
05/02/2002 – 14/05/2003Graham TaylorEngland15/09/1944
25/01/2002 – 04/02/2002John DeehanEngland06/08/1957
24/01/2002 – 05/02/2002Stuart GrayEngland19/04/1960
25/02/1998 – 24/01/2002John GregoryEngland11/05/1954
21/11/1994 – 24/02/1998Brian LittleEngland25/11/1953
07/07/1991 – 20/11/1994Ron AtkinsonEngland18/03/1939
01/07/1990 – 30/06/1991Jozef VenglošSlovakia18/02/1936
01/07/1987 – 30/06/1990Graham TaylorEngland15/09/1944
15/09/1986 – 30/06/1987Billy McNeillScotland02/03/1940
16/07/1984 – 14/09/1986Graham TurnerEngland05/10/1947
09/02/1982 – 30/06/1984Tony BartonEngland08/04/1937
01/07/1971 – 09/02/1982Ron SaundersEngland06/11/1932
16/01/1970 – 06/05/1974Vic CroweWales31/01/1932
01/12/1968 – 15/01/1970Tommy DochertyScotland24/04/1928
01/07/1967 – 30/11/1968Thomas CummingsEngland12/09/1928
01/07/1964 – 30/06/1967Dick TaylorEngland09/04/1918
26/12/1958 – 30/06/1964Joe MercerEngland09/08/1914
01/09/1953 – 30/11/1958Eric HoughtonEngland29/06/1910
01/12/1950 – 30/08/1953George MartinScotland14/07/1899
01/07/1945 – 30/06/1950Alex MassieScotland13/03/1906
01/11/1936 – 01/09/1939Jimmy HoganEngland16/10/1882
01/01/1934 – 30/10/1936Jimmy McMullanScotland26/03/1895
01/08/1926 – 30/06/1934W.J. SmithEngland00/00/1893
01/08/1884 – 31/05/1926George RamsayScotland01/03/1855

Aston Villa Trophies

HonourPositionYear
League Division TwoRunner-up1903-04
League Division OneRunner-up1925-26
FA CupRunner-up1926-27
FA CupWinner1929-30
FA Charity ShieldWinner1930
League Division OneChampion1930-31
FA Charity ShieldWinner1931
FA CupRunner-up1931-32
League Division OneRunner-up1931-32
League Division OneChampion1932-33
FA Charity ShieldWinner1933
League Division OneChampion1933-34
FA Charity ShieldWinner1934
League Division OneChampion1934-35
FA CupWinner1935-36
League Division OneChampion1937-38
FA Charity ShieldWinner1938
League Division OneChampion1947-48
FA Charity ShieldWinner1948
FA CupWinner1949-50
FA CupRunner-up1951-52
League Division OneChampion1952-53
FA Charity ShieldWinner1953
Football League CupRunner-up1967-68
Football League CupRunner-up1968-69
Inter-Cities Fairs CupWinner1969-70
FA CupWinner1970-71
League Division OneChampion1970-71
FA CupRunner-up1971-72
League Division OneRunner-up1972-73
FA CupRunner-up1977-78
FA CupWinner1978-79
FA CupRunner-up1979-80
Football League CupWinner1986-87
Football League CupRunner-up1987-88
League Division OneChampion1988-89
League Division OneChampion1990-91
FA Charity ShieldWinner1991
Football League CupWinner1992-93
FA CupWinner1992-93
European Cup Winners’ CupWinner1993-94
FA CupWinner1997-98
Premier LeagueChampion1997-98
FA Charity ShieldWinner1998
Premier LeagueRunner-up1998-99
FA Charity ShieldWinner1999
Premier LeagueRunner-up1999-2000
Premier LeagueRunner-up2000-01
FA CupRunner-up2000-01
Premier LeagueChampion2001-02
FA CupWinner2001-02
FA Community ShieldWinner2002
Premier LeagueRunner-up2002-03
FA CupWinner2002-03
Premier LeagueChampion2003-04
FA Community ShieldWinner2004
Premier LeagueRunner-up2004-05
FA CupWinner2004-05
UEFA Champions LeagueRunner-up2005-06
Football League CupRunner-up2006-07
Football League CupRunner-up2010-11
FA CupWinner2013-14
FA Community ShieldWinner2014
FA CupWinner2014-15
Premier LeagueRunner-up2015-16
FA CupWinner2016-17
Football League CupRunner-up2017-18
UEFA Europa LeagueRunner-up2018-19
FA CupWinner2019-20
FA Community ShieldWinner2020
Premier LeagueRunner-up2022-23
FA Community ShieldWinner2023

Summary

It is no surprise why Aston Villa are regarded as one of those staple premier league sides.

A team drenched in history, situated in a city that loves football and appreciates hard working players, this team deliver year in and year out for it’s fans.

Even in seasons when Villa have struggled and been relegated, it always seems as though they’ll always bounce right back up to the top flight.

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