Aston Villa will kick off their 2024-25 Premier League campaign at home against newly promoted Ipswich Town on August 16, the fixtures revealed on Thursday. The Villans, who secured a top-half finish last season, will face fierce rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 14, with the return fixture at Villa Park scheduled for April 26, 2025.
The season will conclude with a home match against Chelsea on May 25, 2025. Aston Villa’s first away game will be at Everton on August 24, followed by a home clash against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 31. The fixture list also includes a Boxing Day fixture at home to West Ham United, and a New Year’s Day trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aston Villa's Premier League Opponents Confirmed
Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season have been confirmed, with the Villans set to face a mix of familiar foes and new challenges. The campaign kicks off with a home fixture against Everton on 17 August 2024, followed by a trip to Newcastle United the following weekend.
Villa will play each of their Premier League opponents twice, with the reverse fixtures scheduled for the second half of the season. The club’s first away game at Old Trafford against Manchester United is set for 21 September 2024, while their first home match against Liverpool is scheduled for 2 November 2024.
The Villans will also face off against last season’s top four, with fixtures against Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea spread throughout the campaign. Aston Villa’s final home game of the season will be against West Ham United on 10 May 2025, with the final day of the season seeing them travel to Brighton & Hove Albion on 18 May 2025.
Aston Villa’s Director of Football, Steve Round, expressed satisfaction with the fixture list. “We’re pleased with the schedule and look forward to another exciting season in the Premier League,” he said in a statement released by the club. The full fixture list is available on the Premier League’s official website.
Villa's Opening Fixture Against Liverpool Revealed
Aston Villa will kick off their 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a challenging home fixture against Liverpool. The fixture list, released by the Premier League, sees Villa face the reigning champions on Saturday, 17 August.
Villa’s first away game will be against Brighton & Hove Albion the following weekend. The club’s first home game will be against Sheffield United on 31 August.
The Villa Park faithful will have to wait until 21 September for their first North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. Villa’s first Merseyside derby against Everton is scheduled for 28 September.
The New Year begins with a home game against Chelsea on 1 January 2025. Villa’s final home game of the season will be against Arsenal on 26 April.
The 2024-25 season will conclude with a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on 18 May. The fixture list presents a mix of challenges and opportunities for Villa as they look to build on their previous campaign.
Unai Emery’s side will be hoping to secure a top-half finish after their impressive 2023-24 season. The club’s fans will be eager to see their team in action against some of the league’s top sides.
Clifford's First Season Kicks Off at Home
Aston Villa will begin their 2024-25 Premier League campaign at home, with the fixture list released on Thursday. The Villans will face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on Saturday, 17 August, marking the start of Unai Emery’s second season in charge.
The club’s first away game will be against Brighton & Hove Albion the following weekend. Villa will then host Liverpool on 31 August, providing an early test against a top-six rival.
Emery expressed satisfaction with the fixture list. “We are happy to start at home,” he said. “It’s important to begin well, and playing at Villa Park gives us a great opportunity.”
Villa’s first Merseyside derby against Everton is scheduled for 21 September. The club will also host Manchester United on 28 September, followed by a trip to Old Trafford on 16 November.
The Villans will face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 2 November, with the return fixture at Villa Park set for 1 February. Villa’s final home game of the season will be against Newcastle United on 10 May, with the campaign concluding away at Tottenham Hotspur on 18 May.
Aston Villa’s 2024-25 Premier League fixtures were revealed as part of the league’s annual fixture release. The club will play 19 home games and 19 away games, with a total of 38 matches to be completed by mid-May.
Villa Fans Look Ahead to Crucial Derby Matches
Aston Villa’s 2024-25 Premier League fixtures have been revealed, with fans already looking ahead to crucial derby matches. The Villans will face local rivals Birmingham City in the league on Saturday 21st December 2024, with a return fixture scheduled for Saturday 26th April 2025.
Villa supporters will also be eager for the Midlands derby against Leicester City, set for Sunday 17th November 2024, and the return match on Saturday 22nd March 2025. These fixtures come as Villa aim to build on their impressive 2023-24 campaign, where they finished in the top half of the table.
The season kicks off with a home match against Chelsea on Saturday 17th August 2024. Villa will then travel to face Liverpool on Saturday 24th August, followed by a home game against Newcastle United on Saturday 31st August.
Villa’s first away match of the season will be against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday 14th September. The club’s busy schedule continues with a home game against Manchester United on Saturday 28th September.
Villa’s final home match of the season will be against Arsenal on Saturday 17th May 2025. The campaign concludes with an away fixture against Manchester City on Sunday 25th May 2025.
Aston Villa’s Director of Football, Johan Lange, expressed excitement about the upcoming season. “We’re looking forward to another competitive campaign,” he said. “Our fans can expect an exciting schedule with some crucial matches against our local rivals.”
Key Dates Marked for Villa's 2024-25 Campaign
Aston Villa’s 2024-25 Premier League campaign kicks off with a home fixture against Newcastle United on 17 August. The Villans will then travel to face Brighton & Hove Albion in their second game of the season. Villa’s opening fixtures include matches against newly promoted sides Ipswich Town and Sheffield United.
The club’s first home match of the season will be against Newcastle United. Villa fans will have to wait until 24 August for this fixture. The game against Brighton & Hove Albion will be Villa’s first away match of the season.
Villa’s first match against a newly promoted side will be against Ipswich Town on 31 August. The club will then travel to face Sheffield United on 14 September. These fixtures will provide an early test for Villa against teams looking to make an impact in their first season back in the Premier League.
The mid-season fixture list includes a home match against Manchester United on 7 December. Villa will then travel to face Liverpool on 28 December. These fixtures are likely to be among the most anticipated of the season.
Villa’s final home match of the season will be against Chelsea on 10 May 2025. The club’s final match of the season will be away against Tottenham Hotspur on 18 May 2025. These fixtures will provide a fitting end to what is expected to be an exciting campaign for Aston Villa.
The 2024-25 Premier League season promises another thrilling campaign for Aston Villa. With a demanding schedule ahead, the Villans will look to build on their strong performances from recent seasons. Key fixtures against top-six rivals will test their mettle, while home matches against newly promoted sides offer chances to consolidate their position. As the season approaches, all eyes will be on Unai Emery’s side to see if they can push even higher up the table. The coming months will reveal whether Villa can establish themselves as genuine contenders or if they’ll face another battle to secure European football.
