Aston Villa Set to Achieve Historic Milestone with New Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa is poised to reach a significant milestone in their upcoming Premier League schedule. The last time the team played in front of their fans on a traditional Saturday 3 PM kick-off was over a year ago.
Recent Fixture Changes
Unai Emery’s squad last experienced this fan-favorite time slot on February 15, when they played Ipswich Town, ending in a 1-1 draw. However, due to alterations in the league schedule, their wait for another Saturday 3 PM home match is set to extend considerably.
New Match Dates
- Aston Villa vs. Everton: Originally on Saturday, January 17, the match will now take place on Sunday, January 18, at 4:30 PM. This change is due to the game being selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports.
- Aston Villa vs. Brentford: Scheduled for Sunday, February 1, at 2 PM, this fixture follows Villa’s Europa League match against Fenerbahçe on the preceding Thursday.
- Earliest Saturday 3 PM Match: The soonest opportunity for a Saturday home match at 3 PM is against Leeds on February 21, subject to further changes.
- Newcastle vs. Aston Villa: Villa’s away game against Newcastle is rescheduled to Sunday, January 25, at 2 PM, also linked to their Europa League engagements.
Other Fixture Adjustments
Wolverhampton Wanderers will also experience a schedule modification. Their home match against Newcastle has been shifted from Saturday, January 17, to Sunday, January 18, at 2 PM for live coverage.
These recent changes highlight the dynamic nature of the Premier League schedule, affecting teams and their fans alike. Aston Villa continues to prepare as they await the opportunity to play during the coveted Saturday afternoon time slot.
