Aston Villa news, transfer rumours and injury updates

Aston Villa captain John McGinn returns from injury

News Publish date: 12. March 2026.

John McGinn injury boost for Aston Villa ahead of Lille Europa League tie

Villa captain back after seven-week absence as Unai Emery’s side prepare for Europa League last-16 first leg in France

Aston Villa's Villa Park stadium where Morgan Rogers plies his trade

News Publish date: 9. March 2026.

Morgan Rogers: Age, position and where the Aston Villa star is from

How old is Morgan Rogers, what position does he play and where is he from? A look at the Aston Villa forward amid fresh Chelsea transfer interest.

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash injury update

News Publish date: 6. March 2026.

Unai Emery provides Matty Cash injury update and who could replace him

The Polish international faces a period on the sidelines following a calf strain against Chelsea, leaving Aston Villa short-handed ahead of their Europa League Round of 16 clash with Lille

News Publish date: 3. March 2026.

Unai Emery backs Ollie Watkins ahead of Chelsea clash and laments John McGinn absence

Villa boss confirms John McGinn will miss Chelsea meeting while backing Ollie Watkins and Tammy Abraham amid dip in form

News Publish date: 26. February 2026.

Aston Villa injury news ahead of Wolves clash as Unai Emery delivers squad update

Unai Emery provides fresh Aston Villa injury update before Friday’s trip to Wolves, with returns, suspensions and a new setback confirmed

News Publish date: 25. February 2026.

Aston Villa hit with injury setback: Aim to strengthen defensively in the summer with Liverpool veteran

Young full-back faces scans to determine absence length whilst Liverpool veteran emerges as potential summer target

News Publish date: 20. February 2026.

Unai Emery confirms five Aston Villa injuries for Leeds clash

Aston Villa's injury list continues to grow for Unai Emery, with Harvey Elliott the latest setback, as a limited squad faces Leeds

News Publish date: 13. February 2026.

Newcastle injury update: Bruno Guimarães hamstring and Joelinton improvement

Bruno picked up a hamstring injury in midweek clash against Spurs, with Magpies scheduled to travel to Birmingham, where they will face Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round

News Publish date: 13. February 2026.

Aston Villa injury update: Defensive setback for Unai Emery ahead of Newcastle FA Cup clash

Cash injury before the midweek Premier League game against Brighton forces Aston Villa to weigh options ahead of Newcastle FA Cup tie on Saturday at Villa Park

News Publish date: 10. February 2026.

Aston Villa injury update: Midfield boost ahead of Brighton test

Unai Emery provides a key fitness update as Aston Villa prepare to host Brighton, with midfield availability a major talking point