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Egypt Premier LeagueAston Villa vs Arsenal: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 31 August
England Premier League, Round 2
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What to know
Aston Villa host Arsenal in round 2 of the England Premier League on Monday 31 August 2026. Kickoff is at 22:00 Mecca time at Villa Park, Birmingham. Aston Villa are #18 in the table and Arsenal are #9.
- Arsenal sit #9, Aston Villa are down in #18. Routine win or the shock of the weekend?
Which channel shows Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Who is out: Aston Villa and Arsenal
Aston Villa- No absences reported.
Arsenal- No absences reported.
Stadium: Villa Park
Table: England Premier League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal |
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 |  Brighton & Hove Albion |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 10 |
| 4 |  Brentford |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 |  Leeds United |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 |  Liverpool |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 |  Everton |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Newcastle United |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 |  Chelsea |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 |  Ipswich Town |
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Manchester United |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 |  Nottingham Forest |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 |  Sunderland |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 |  AFC Bournemouth |
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Coventry City |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 |  Fulham |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 20 |  Tottenham Hotspur |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 2 |
Questions and answers
What time does Aston Villa vs Arsenal kick off?
Aston Villa vs Arsenal kicks off on Monday 31 August 2026 at 22:00 Mecca time (19:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is Aston Villa vs Arsenal being played?
At Villa Park in Birmingham, which holds 42,640 people.
How can I watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal if it isn't shown in my country?
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