The 29th match week of the Premier League is played during the weekdays, and Aston Villa hosts Chelsea at Villa Park.
Both teams are in contention for Champions League football next season based on their position in the Premier League table. The top four positions secure Champions League football, with the 5th place spot likely also to be a direct spot.
Aston Villa is 4th in the Premier League table with 51 points and has a record of 15 wins, six draws, and seven losses after 28 league games played.
Chelsea is 6th with 45 points and has a record of 12 wins, nine draws, and seven losses after 28 league games played.
Aston Villa are winless in their last three Premier League games, including two losses against Newcastle United and Wolves. Chelsea has one loss in their last five games, and in their previous match, they lost 2-1 to Arsenal away from home.
The last time Aston Villa and Chelsea faced off in the Premier League, Aston Villa defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. Ollie Watkins scored a brace to complete their comeback win.
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Expected Lineups for Aston Villa and Chelsea
Aston Villa
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
- Defenders: Ian Maatsen, Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash
- Midfielders: Douglas Luiz, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley
- Forwards: Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey
Injuries: Andres Garcia, Boubacar Kamara, Harvey Elliott, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans
Chelsea
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
- Defenders: Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Reece James
- Midfielders: Andrey Santos, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez
- Forwards: Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer
Injuries: Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Estevao, Jamie Gittens, Pedro Neto* (*Suspended)
Where to Watch Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Aston Villa vs Chelsea will kick off at 2:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time in Birmingham, England, at Villa Park.
The match will be available to watch in the United States and the UK through select TV channels and streaming services.
- USA Network (USA)
- TNT Sports 3 (UK)
- Discovery+ (UK)
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
