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Aston Villa vs. Chelsea Lineups, Injuries, Predictions, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Mar 4, 2026 8:32 AM ET

The 29th match week of the Premier League is played during the weekdays, and Aston Villa hosts Chelsea at Villa Park.

Both teams are in contention for Champions League football next season based on their position in the Premier League table. The top four positions secure Champions League football, with the 5th place spot likely also to be a direct spot.

Aston Villa is 4th in the Premier League table with 51 points and has a record of 15 wins, six draws, and seven losses after 28 league games played.

Chelsea is 6th with 45 points and has a record of 12 wins, nine draws, and seven losses after 28 league games played.

Aston Villa are winless in their last three Premier League games, including two losses against Newcastle United and Wolves. Chelsea has one loss in their last five games, and in their previous match, they lost 2-1 to Arsenal away from home.

The last time Aston Villa and Chelsea faced off in the Premier League, Aston Villa defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. Ollie Watkins scored a brace to complete their comeback win.

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images

Expected Lineups for Aston Villa and Chelsea

Aston Villa

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
Defenders: Ian Maatsen, Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash
Midfielders: Douglas Luiz, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley
Forwards: Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey

Injuries: Andres Garcia, Boubacar Kamara, Harvey Elliott, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans

Chelsea

Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
Defenders: Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Reece James
Midfielders: Andrey Santos, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez
Forwards: Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer

Injuries: Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Estevao, Jamie Gittens, Pedro Neto* (*Suspended)

Where to Watch Aston Villa vs Chelsea

Aston Villa vs Chelsea will kick off at 2:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time in Birmingham, England, at Villa Park.

The match will be available to watch in the United States and the UK through select TV channels and streaming services.