Aston Villa vs Manchester City: preview and stats
Premier LeagueRegular season 2026/2027Matchday 8Villa Park, Birmingham
Scheduled
- Aston Villa go into the match 12th in the table with 8 points; Manchester City are 1st with 21.
- Aston Villa in their last 5 matches: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
- Manchester City in their last 5 matches: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats.
- At home, Aston Villa score 1.00 and concede 1.67 goals per game; 66.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Manchester City score 2.67 and concede 0.33 goals per game; 66.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Aston Villa average 5.67 at home and Manchester City 10.67 away.
- In the league they have met 14 times since 2019: Aston Villa won 4, Manchester City won 9 and 1 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 12th | 8 | 7 | W-D-W-L-D |
| Manchester City | 1st | 21 | 7 | W-W-W-W-W |
Latest Aston Villa matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Newcastle United | A | 1-0 (W) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Brentford | H | 2-2 (D) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur | A | 3-2 (W) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | Nottingham Forest | H | 1-2 (L) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | Hull City | A | 0-0 (D) |
Latest Manchester City matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Ipswich Town | H | 3-2 (W) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Liverpool | A | 3-0 (W) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Sunderland | H | 5-3 (W) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Manchester United | A | 1-0 (W) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | Coventry City | H | 1-0 (W) |
Aston Villa at home vs Manchester City away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Aston Villa (home) | Manchester City (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 3 |
| Goals scored | 1.00 | 2.67 |
| Goals conceded | 1.67 | 0.33 |
| Over 2.5 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Both teams to score | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Corners for | 3.33 | 6.33 |
| Match corners | 5.67 | 10.67 |
| Cards received | 2.33 | 2.33 |
| Match cards | 6.00 | 4.67 |
Aston Villa vs Manchester City, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 14 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2026 | Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa | Regular season |
| 26 Oct 2025 | Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City | Regular season |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Manchester City 2-1 Aston Villa | Regular season |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City | Regular season |
| 3 Apr 2024 | Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa | Regular season |
Referee
The referee is Peter Bankes: 3.80 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 4.02).
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Aston Villa
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Buendía | 36 | 5 | 1.68 | 5 |
| John McGinn | 29 | 5 | 1.00 | 6 |
| Ian Maatsen | 29 | 0 | 0.85 | 2 |
Manchester City
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 34 | 24 | 3.61 | 2 |
| Rayan Cherki | 36 | 7 | 2.48 | 2 |
| Phil Foden | 32 | 7 | 2.33 | 4 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of the Premier League, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Aston Villa and Manchester City play?
Saturday, 24 October 2026, 12:30 (UK time).
Where is Aston Villa vs Manchester City played?
At Villa Park, Birmingham.
Who is the referee for Aston Villa vs Manchester City?
Peter Bankes.
What form are Aston Villa and Manchester City in?
Aston Villa: W-D-W-L-D in their last 5; Manchester City: W-W-W-W-W in their last 5.