Team News
Aston Villa vrs Fulham
Premier League Match Day 09 26_27 at Villa Park
Saturday 31st October 2026, KO: 20:00
Referee:
Samuel Barrott (West Riding)
Live on SkySports
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Ryan Sessegnon is serving the third and final game of his three-man suspension, so Antonee Robinson will continue at left-back.
David Affengruber and Emile Smith Rowe both missed the midweek cup defeat due to unspecified issues, but both players should be available for selection on Saturday, with the former most likely slotting straight back into the heart of the defence alongside Calvin Bassey.
Gonzalo Garcia has failed to score in each of his last seven starts, but Ar
beloa is set to keep the faith with his fellow Spaniard and start him up front ahead of Rodrigo Muniz, while Joshua King, Alex Iwobi and Bobb all provide support in attack.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Castagne, Affengruber, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Charles; Bobb, King, Iwobi; Garcia
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Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana (ACL) remains a long-term absentee, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka (hamstring) and Matteo Ruggeri (thigh) still need a few more weeks in the treatment room before making a first-team return.
Emery will likely revert to the same lineup that began the win over Man City, with Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof and Pau Torres all returning in defence as Boubacar Kamara links up with Joao Gomes in deeper midfield roles behind Johan Manzambi.
With four goals in his last four PL appearances and seven in 11 matches since joining Villa, Jackson is expected to replace 17-year-old Brian Madjo up front, with John McGinn and Alysson potentially providing support from out wide. Alejandro Garnacho, meanwhile, will most likely begin as a substitute.
Aston Villa possible starting lineup:
Suzuki; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Gomes; Alysson, Manzambi, McGinn; Jackson
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Source Oliver Thomas at SportsMole