Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

200 #AVFC games for Tyrone Mings. Along with John McGinn, he embodies the club's transformation. So many setbacks, so many doubts, so many concerns about whether he could still do it, especially in line with Villa's growing expectations. He's answered every question emphatically

2026-02-11 19:30:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Two changes for #AVFC tonight - in both full-back positions. I asked Unai Emery about Ian Maatsen's progress: "I think he's evolving a lot, working every day to improve and now he's defending much better than last year. He's been doing individual analysis work with Rodri."

2026-02-11 18:56:00.000Z

John Townley

Brighton starting XI vs #AVFC: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Gomez, Gross, Mitoma; Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Rutter, Minteh, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, De Cuyper, O'Riley, Howell.

2026-02-11 18:28:00.000Z

John Townley

Lamare Bogarde comes in for the injured Matty Cash, and Ian Maatsen starts ahead of Lucas Digne. Tyrone Mings is preferred to Pau Torres, while Alysson is named in the #AVFC matchday squad for the first time since joining from Gremio. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-vs-33393637

2026-02-11 18:23:00.000Z

AVFC Official

Two changes for Seagulls showdown

Starting lineups announced at Villa Park

2026-02-11 18:18:50.000Z

John Townley

#AVFC starting XI vs Brighton: Martinez; Bogarde, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Luiz; Sancho, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Wright, Lindelof, Digne, Torres, Barkley, Bailey, Abraham, Alysson.

2026-02-11 18:17:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Matty Cash ruled out of games against Brighton & Newcastle United with a knee injury. 28yo underwent scans post-Bournemouth and results showed nothing serious aside from inflammation. Hopes to return for Leeds on Feb 21. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038881/2026/02/11/matty-cash-knee-injury-aston-villa

2026-02-11 18:15:00.000Z

John Townley

Unai Emery's programme notes: "Players, staff and fans. The effort must be there but also we will need to be close to tactical perfection, avoid mistakes and not concede errors to the opponent." #AVFC

2026-02-11 17:13:00.000Z

John Townley

Unai Emery's programme notes: "The reality is that as we are progressing into the decisive moments of the competition, we need extra energy to come from the stands to the pitch." #AVFC

2026-02-11 17:12:00.000Z

John Townley

Unai Emery's programme notes: "We cannot be happy with our last two results at home, but our mind is not in the past - for the good or bad - but in the present and always using the experiences as a tool to improve." #AVFC

2026-02-11 17:12:00.000Z