Premier League · 2026/27 · MW 2Monday, 31 August 2026 · 21:00 UK
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham (42,640)Referee: Adrian GillettWeather: Overcast, 17°C, 15km/h wind
Likely lineups
Top players by FPL points within each position — confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoffAston VillaLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Aston Villa — last 5
- L23 Aug@Brighton Hove0–4
- W24 May@Man City2–1
- W15 MayvsLiverpool4–2
- D10 May@Burnley2–2
- L3 MayvsTottenham1–2
Arsenal — last 5
- W21 AugvsCoventry City3–0
- L30 May@PSG4–5
- W24 May@Crystal Palace2–1
- W18 MayvsBurnley1–0
- W10 May@West Ham1–0
All-time head-to-head
Full record →15
Meetings
6
Aston Villa wins
1
Draws
8
Arsenal wins
Frequently asked
- What was the final score in Aston Villa v Arsenal?
- Aston Villa 0–1 Arsenal, played 31 August 2026 in the Premier League 2026/27.
- What was the half-time score?
- Aston Villa led 0–0 at the break.
- What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Arsenal?
- Across 15 meetings in our archive, Aston Villa have won 6, Arsenal have won 8, with 1 draws.
- Where is Aston Villa v Arsenal played?
- Villa Park, Birmingham — Aston Villa's home ground.