Aston Villa Overview

'Painful to watch' - Neville slams Utd stars for 'desperate' post-match antics

Gary Neville has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United's players following their chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday. The club legend was left unimpressed by the squad's decision to perform a lap of appreciation at Old Trafford after failing to secure a victory yet again.

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Villa chief slams Roy Keane for 'convenient' narrative after Man Utd draw

Aston Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany has launched a scathing rebuttal against Roy Keane following the club's dramatic 4-4 draw with Manchester United. The Villa chief was left furious after a late equaliser was allowed to stand despite claims of a foul on goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.

Dublin backs Carrick for more time after Man Utd draw 4-4 with Villa

Former Manchester United and Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin has urged Old Trafford chiefs to stick with under-fire manager Michael Carrick following Sunday's thrilling 4-4 Premier League stalemate. Despite twice overturning two-goal deficits to salvage a dramatic stoppage-time point at home, the Red Devils remain inside the relegation zone.

Neville singles out FOUR players who will get Utd relegated after Villa disaster

Manchester United legend Gary and Phil Neville have delivered a scathing assessment of the club’s current defensive options following a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa. The former stars believe the lack of recruitment in the backline has left the Red Devils in a perilous position that could threaten their top-flight status.

Keane slams 'politician' Carrick after Man Utd eight goal thriller

Roy Keane has launched a scathing assessment of Michael Carrick’s leadership at Manchester United, likening the under-fire manager to a "politician" who avoids giving straight answers. The Red Devils legend voiced his frustrations following a breathtaking but defensively disastrous 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Carrick defends Dalot over drop calls after Dorgu stars in 4-4 Villa draw

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has jumped to the defence of Diogo Dalot amid calls for the full-back to be dropped after Sunday's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. The 27-year-old struggled at Old Trafford before substitute Patrick Dorgu replaced him to register a stoppage-time goal and assist.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Brentford	10	3	5	2	16	11	5	14	L W D L D
9	Leeds United	10	3	5	2	10	8	2	14	W L D D L
10	Aston Villa	10	3	4	3	14	17	-3	13	D D W W D
11	Tottenham Hotspur	10	3	3	4	10	11	-1	12	L W W W D
12	Newcastle United	10	3	3	4	13	16	-3	12	D L W L L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Brentford

L
W
D
L
D

Leeds United

W
L
D
D
L

Aston Villa

-3

D
D
W
W
D

Tottenham Hotspur

-1

L
W
W
W
D

Newcastle United

-3

D
L
W
L
L

Frequently asked questions

When were Aston Villa founded?

Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.

Who are the owners of Aston Villa?

Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.

What is Aston Villa's stadium called?

Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.

What is Villa Park's capacity?

Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.

How many trophies have Aston Villa won?

Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Aston Villa won?

Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.

Who has made the most appearances for Aston Villa?

Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.

Who is Aston Villa's all-time top goalscorer?

One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.

Which famous players have played for Aston Villa ?

Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Aston Villa?

Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.

What is Aston Villa's nickname?

Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.