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

Bournemouth will be determined to derail Aston Villa's Premier League top-four bid by claiming their third successive win when the two teams meet in Dorset.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Bournemouth vs Aston Villa, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

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

How to watch anywhere 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 GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Bournemouth vs Aston Villa kick-off time

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Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth and Aston Villa will kick off on 7 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT and 10:00 EST.

Match Preview

Bournemouth are in strong form, remaining undefeated in their last four Premier League matches with wins in each of the past two. The Cherries are sitting 12th in the table, a victory over Aston Villa could push them closer to the top half and fuel their push for European spots. 

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However, Bournemouth will be up against a wounded Villa side as the Birmingham giants are coming off a frustrating home defeat to Brentford, their second loss in recent league outings, which sees them sitting third in the Premier League. A win at Bournemouth could see them climb to second if Manchester City drop points against Liverpool on Sunday. 

Injuries, key stats

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AFC Bournemouth have Marcus Tavernier, Ben Doak, Justin Kluivert, Tyler Adams, Julio Soler, Will Dennis, and Matai Akinmboni on their injury list, and David Brooks is also doubtful.

Meanwhile, Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Andres Garcia are all on Villa's injury list, while Ollie Watkins, Amadou Onana, and Alysson are doubtful but likely available for the Cherries clash.

Villa are undefeated in their last six matches against Bournemouth, having recorded four wins and two draws. 

Team news & squads

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Probable lineups

Bournemouth

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

AVL

1

D. Petrovic

3

A. Truffert

23

J. Hill

5

M. Senesi

15

A. Smith

4

L. Cook

20

A. Jimenez

22

E. Kroupi

21

A. Adli

8

A. Scott

9

Evanilson

23

E. Martinez

22

I. Maatsen

2

M. Cash

4

E. Konsa

14

P. Torres

21

D. Luiz

27

M. Rogers

19

J. Sancho

24

A. Onana

10

E. Buendia

11

O. Watkins

4-2-3-1

AVL

Probable lineup

• 1

  D. Petrovic

• 3

  A. Truffert

• 23

  J. Hill

• 5

  M. Senesi

• 15

  A. Smith

• 4

  L. Cook

• 20

  A. Jimenez

• 22

  E. Kroupi

• 21

  A. Adli

• 8

  A. Scott

• 9

  Evanilson

Substitutes

Manager

• A. Iraola

Probable lineup

• 23

  E. Martinez

• 22

  I. Maatsen

• 2

  M. Cash

• 4

  E. Konsa

• 14

  P. Torres

• 21

  D. Luiz

• 27

  M. Rogers

• 19

  J. Sancho

• 24

  A. Onana

• 10

  E. Buendia

• 11

  O. Watkins

Substitutes

Manager

• U. Emery

Form

Head-to-Head Record

BOU

Last 5 matches

AVL

0

Wins

2

Draws

3

Wins

• Aston Villa

  4

  -

  0

  Bournemouth

• Bournemouth

  0

  -

  1

  Aston Villa

• Aston Villa

  1

  -

  1

  Bournemouth

• Aston Villa

  3

  -

  1

  Bournemouth

• Bournemouth

  2

  -

  2

  Aston Villa

4

Goals scored

11

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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

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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 belong 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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