Newcastle vs Aston Villa: Premier League Preview

Newcastle vs Aston Villa gets round seven of the Premier League going for South African fans at 18:30 SAST on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at St James’ Park. Newcastle sit eleventh on eight points under new head coach Matthias Jaissle, while Aston Villa are sixteenth on five points under Unai Emery. Because both clubs are coming off disappointing results, this is a match with a lot riding on it for the top half of the table and for the mood on each side.

What time is Newcastle vs Aston Villa and where is it played?

Newcastle vs Aston Villa kicks off at 18:30 SAST (17:30 UK time) on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Jarred Gillett is the referee. The fixture was originally due to start at 3pm UK time, but Newcastle’s official website confirmed in August that it moved to 5.30pm UK time, with live coverage on Sky Sports in the UK.

How do Newcastle and Aston Villa compare in the table?

Newcastle are eleventh with eight points from six games, while Aston Villa are sixteenth with five points. Newcastle have two wins, two draws and two defeats, with ten goals scored and thirteen conceded for a goal difference of minus three. Villa have one win, two draws and three defeats, with six scored and eleven conceded for a goal difference of minus five. As a result, only three points separate the sides, and a home win would lift Newcastle into the top half while a Villa win would level them on eight.

What is Newcastle’s recent form before facing Aston Villa?

Newcastle lost 4-1 at Coventry City on 12 October, and the result made life harder for Jaissle’s side. Before that, they beat Hull City 2-1 at home on 19 September and lost 4-1 at Leeds on 14 September. In addition, they drew 2-2 at home with Bournemouth and 2-2 with Liverpool, and they won 2-0 at Tottenham in their second game. Newcastle have conceded in five of their six league matches.

Notably, Newcastle’s home record is stronger than their away form. They have taken five points from three home games, with one win and two draws, while their three away trips have brought a win and two defeats. Therefore, St James’ Park will be an important source of points as Jaissle settles into the job.

What is Aston Villa’s recent form before facing Newcastle?

Aston Villa drew 2-2 at home with Brentford on 10 October, a result that left them without a home win this season. Before that, they won 3-2 at Tottenham on 19 September, lost 2-1 at home to Nottingham Forest and drew 0-0 at Hull City. They also lost 4-0 at Brighton and 1-0 at home to Arsenal in their first two league games. Meanwhile, Villa have failed to score in three of six league games, which is a concern for Emery’s side.

However, Villa’s one league win came away from home, a 3-2 victory at Tottenham. Their away record of one win, one draw and one defeat is better than their home record of no wins, one draw and two defeats, so a trip to Tyneside is not as daunting as it might look on paper.

Who is injured or doubtful for Newcastle vs Aston Villa?

Newcastle have four players listed as injured: Anthony Elanga (knee), Ewen Jaouen (muscle), Valentino Livramento and Jacob Ramsey (thigh). Aston Villa have five: Ian Maatsen (ankle), Amadou Onana (knee), George Hemmings (knee), Matteo Ruggeri and Modou Keba Cisse. Because availability lists can change on the day, the confirmed team sheets about an hour before kick-off will give the clearest picture. Even so, Villa look the more stretched side in defence, with Maatsen and Ruggeri both listed among the absentees.

What does the head-to-head record show for Newcastle vs Aston Villa?

Newcastle won the most recent meeting of any kind, a 3-1 victory at Villa Park in the FA Cup in February 2026. Villa won the most recent league meeting at St James’ Park 2-0 in January 2026. Before that, the sides drew 0-0 at Villa Park in August 2025, Villa won 4-1 at home in April 2025, and Newcastle won 3-0 at home in December 2024.

Taken together, the last five meetings show two wins for each side and one draw, which makes this a fixture that rarely produces a predictable outcome. In fact, home advantage has not been decisive: Newcastle won at St James’ Park in December 2024, but Villa won there in January 2026.

When do Newcastle and Aston Villa score and concede?

Newcastle score at home and concede away: they average 2.0 goals per game at St James’ Park and 1.3 on the road, while conceding 1.7 at home and 2.7 away. Aston Villa average 1.0 goals per game both home and away, and they concede 1.7 at home and 2.0 away. Furthermore, Villa have conceded four of their eleven league goals in the last 15 minutes, which suggests late concentration has been an issue. Both clubs have used a 4-2-3-1 in all six league games, so the shapes should mirror each other closely, and the contest could be decided in the individual duels across the pitch.

What should South African fans look out for in Newcastle vs Aston Villa?

Watch how Newcastle’s defence copes after conceding four at Coventry, and whether Villa can find their first home win of the campaign. Jaissle’s side have yet to keep a home clean sheet, while Villa have not scored in half of their league games. Consequently, goals at both ends are far from certain, and the first goal could shape the afternoon. Our preview of Coventry vs Newcastle covers the context behind Newcastle’s last result.

The Newcastle United website confirmed the move to the later start in its announcement of four rescheduled fixtures. South African fans can follow every round-seven game on our live scores page and browse the weekend schedule on the Premier League hub. We also have previews of Brentford vs Liverpool and Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal.

Other round-seven fixtures include Brighton, who beat Aston Villa 4-0 earlier this season, in our Brighton vs Crystal Palace preview, and Bournemouth, who drew 2-2 at Newcastle, in our Bournemouth vs Sunderland preview.

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