How to watch today's Aston Villa vs West Ham Premier League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Aston Villa's recent downturn in domestic form means West Ham will arrive at Villa Park with confidence, but their need for points is just as desperate. 

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Aston Villa vs West Ham as we bring you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Peacock
	UK	Sky Sports
	Australia	Stan Sport
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	JioStar
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	Astro
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch Aston Villa vs West Ham with a 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. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Aston Villa vs West Ham kick-off time

Premier League - Premier League

Villa Park

 Aston Villa vs West Ham will kick off on 22 Mar 2026, at 10:15 EST and 14:15 GMT.

Match preview

Aston Villa's top-five position in the Premier League is in jeopardy after their 3-1 defeat at Man United last time out. That's now only two wins in their last nine in the EPL. At Villa Park, they've only won two of their last seven, with only one clean sheet in that sequence.

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Winning the Europa League could be Villa's best route back to Champions League football. Unai Emery, a specialist and four-time winner in that competition, has seen his side safely through to the quarter-finals, where they'll face Bologna.

Relegation-threatened West Ham, by contrast, are on the up with only two defeats in their last 12 across all competitions. They've taken points off both Manchester clubs in that sequence.

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Key stats & injury news

Villa have lost three EPL matches in a row for the first time since Feb 2023.

Villa's midfield duo, Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans, remain sidelined.

West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is nearing a return, but this game comes too soon for him after a calf problem. 

Team news & squads

Aston Villa vs West Ham lineups

Aston Villa

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-3-3

WHU

23

E. Martinez

12

L. Digne

14

P. Torres

2

M. Cash

4

E. Konsa

24

A. Onana

7

C

J. McGinn

19

J. Sancho

27

M. Rogers

6

R. Barkley

11

O. Watkins

1

M. Hermansen

15

K. Mavropanos

29

A. Wan-Bissaka

4

A. Disasi

12

M. Diouf

28

T. Soucek

32

F. Potts

18

M. Fernandes

20

C

J. Bowen

19

Pablo

11

V. Castellanos

4-3-3

WHU

AVL

-Line up

• 23

  E. Martinez

• 12

  L. Digne

• 14

  P. Torres

• 2

  M. Cash

• 4

  E. Konsa

• 24

  A. Onana

• 7

  J. McGinn (C)

  15’

  67’

• 19

  J. Sancho

  15’

  67’

• 27

  M. Rogers

  77’

• 6

  R. Barkley

  67’

• 11

  O. Watkins

  68’

  87’

Substitutes

• 8

  Y. Tielemans

  67’

• 21

  D. Luiz

  67’

• 18

  T. Abraham

  87’

• 26

  L. Bogarde

• 40

  M. Bizot

• 31

  L. Bailey

  67’

• 22

  I. Maatsen

• 10

  E. Buendia

  77’

• 5

  T. Mings

Manager

• U. Emery

WHU

-Line up

• 1

  M. Hermansen

• 15

  K. Mavropanos

• 29

  A. Wan-Bissaka

  45’

  83’

• 4

  A. Disasi

• 12

  M. Diouf

• 28

  T. Soucek

  83’

• 32

  F. Potts

  46’

• 18

  M. Fernandes

• 20

  J. Bowen (C)

• 19

  Pablo

• 11

  V. Castellanos

  46’

Substitutes

• 23

  A. Areola

• 27

  S. Magassa

  83’

• 49

  F. Herrick

• 55

  M. Kante

  83’

• 3

  M. Kilman

• 30

  O. Scarles

• 9

  C. Wilson

  46’

• 17

  A. Traore

  46’

• 2

  K. Walker-Peters

Manager

• N. Espirito Santo

Form

Head-to-Head Record

AVL

Last 5 matches

WHU

3

Wins

2

Draws

0

Wins

• West Ham

  2

  -

  3

  Aston Villa

• Aston Villa

  1

  -

  1

  West Ham

• Aston Villa

  2

  -

  1

  West Ham

• West Ham

  1

  -

  2

  Aston Villa

• West Ham

  1

  -

  1

  Aston Villa

9

Goals scored

6

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

5/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Aston Villa vs West Ham today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. 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).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. 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.

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