Today's game between Aston Villa and Viking will kick off at 3:00 p.m.
Aston Villa vs Viking is available to watch live in Canada. TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
Aston Villa vs Viking lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- U. Emery
- M. Jensen
Aston Villa host Viking at Villa Park in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 21, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM ET.
Unai Emery's side arrive into this fixture carrying genuine momentum across two fronts. A 6-0 dismantling of Fenerbahce in their previous Champions League outing was followed by a 1-0 Premier League win at Newcastle United, where midfielder Johan Manzambi scored the only goal at St James' Park. Villa sit fourth in the Champions League standings, firmly in contention for automatic qualification.
Manzambi has been one of the stories of Villa's season. The 21-year-old has drawn interest from Liverpool, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, but has committed his immediate future to Villa Park, deciding that continued development under Emery represents the right path. His goal at Newcastle underlined exactly why Europe's biggest clubs are watching.
Nicolas Jackson has been central to Villa's attacking output since his club-record arrival from Chelsea in the summer. Reunited with Emery, the striker scored twice against Fenerbahce and is building the kind of form that has pundits tipping him for a career-best season in front of goal.
Viking arrive as clear underdogs but carry their own credibility. Morten Jensen's side held Bayern Munich to a 3-3 draw in their most recent Champions League outing, which confirms they are capable of causing problems against elite opposition and will not simply defend deep at Villa Park.
For Villa, this is a chance to consolidate their European standing and build on what has been a genuinely impressive run of results. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the game live.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Viking with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Form
Aston Villa head into this fixture having won four of their last five matches across all competitions, with one draw. Their most recent result was the 1-0 Premier League victory at Newcastle United, which followed the commanding 6-0 Champions League win over Fenerbahce. Villa also claimed a 2-3 win at Tottenham Hotspur during this run. Across the five matches, they have scored 13 goals and conceded five, with their only dropped points coming in a 2-2 draw with Brentford.
Viking have also been in solid form, winning four of their last five and drawing one. Their most recent outing ended in a 3-2 Eliteserien victory over Fredrikstad, while their Champions League credibility was reinforced by the 3-3 draw at Bayern Munich. They have scored 11 goals across the five matches and conceded 10, pointing to an attack-minded approach that Villa's defence will need to respect.
Head-to-Head Record
No previous meetings between Aston Villa and Viking are on record. This fixture marks the first time the two clubs have faced each other at European level.
Standings
| # | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 9 | ||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | +9 | 9 | ||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 9 | ||
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 7 | ||
| 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 | ||
| 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 6 | ||
| 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 6 | ||
| 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 6 | ||
| 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 | ||
| 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 | ||
| 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 5 | ||
| 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 4 | ||
| 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 | ||
| 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 | ||
| 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | ||
| 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | ||
| 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | ||
| 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 3 | ||
| 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 3 | ||
| 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 | ||
| 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 | ||
| 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 3 | ||
| 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 | ||
| 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 | ||
| 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 | ||
| 31 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 2 | ||
| 32 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 1 | ||
| 33 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 1 | ||
| 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 | ||
| 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 0 | ||
| 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 13 | -12 | 0 |
In the Champions League, Aston Villa sit fourth and Viking are placed 29th. Villa's position keeps them well inside the automatic qualification places, while Viking need a strong result to make meaningful progress up the table.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Aston Villa vs Viking today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.