Key Match Events & Timeline — Aston Villa vs Manchester City

6' ⚽ Nicolas Jackson (John McGinn)

Aston Villa · Field Goal

28' • Iliman Ndiaye

Manchester City · Woodwork

32' 🟨 Marc Guéhi

Manchester City · Yellow Card

38' 🟨 Rayan Cherki

Manchester City · Yellow Card

46' 🔄 Phil Foden (Rayan Cherki)

Manchester City · Substitution

46' 🔄 Rico Lewis (Marc Guéhi)

Manchester City · Substitution

52' ⚽ Erling Haaland (Iliman Ndiaye)

Manchester City · Field Goal

54' 🟨 Johan Manzambi

Aston Villa · Yellow Card

55' 🟨 Matty Cash

Aston Villa · Yellow Card

56' • Josko Gvardiol

Manchester City · Woodwork

59' 🔄 Ibrahim Mbaye (Alysson Edward)

Aston Villa · Substitution

60' ⚽ Nicolas Jackson (Ibrahim Mbaye)

Aston Villa · Field Goal

66' 🔄 Ross Barkley (John McGinn)

Aston Villa · Substitution

66' 🔄 Emilliano Buendía (Johan Manzambi)

Aston Villa · Substitution

69' 🔄 Ryan McAidoo (Iliman Ndiaye)

Manchester City · Substitution

74' 🟨 Elliot Anderson

Manchester City · Yellow Card

76' 🟨 Ryan McAidoo

Manchester City · Yellow Card

82' 🔄 Leon Goretzka (João Gomes)

Aston Villa · Substitution

82' 🔄 Brian Madjo (Nicolas Jackson)

Aston Villa · Substitution

83' 🟨 Brian Madjo

Aston Villa · Yellow Card

90' 🟨 Emilliano Buendía

Aston Villa · Yellow Card

In-Play & Full-Time Match Statistics — Aston Villa vs Manchester City

36% Possession 64%

0.61 Expected Goals 1.56

8 Total Shots 15

2 Shots On Target 7

2 Big Chances Created 4

4 Corners 7

1 Penalized Corners 0

1 Offsides 2

254 Passes Completed 488

0 Red Cards 0

3 Shots Off Target 4

3 Shots Blocked 4

0 Hit Woodwork 2

0.46 Expected Goals On Target 2.68

17 Free Kicks 21

6 Shots Inside The Box 12

314 Total Passes 543

2 Shots Outside The Box 3

0 Big Chances Missed 3

0.32 Expected Assists 1.83

0/5 (0%) Crosses Completed 9/22 (41%)

207 Passes Own Half 214

112 Passes Opposition Half 351

18/50 (36%) Long Passes Completed 18/33 (55%)

17 Throw-Ins 13

7 Key Passes 14

34 Passes Into Final Third 155

47 Backward Passes 83

13 Goal Kicks 7

11 Interceptions 10

1.56 Expected Goals Conceded 0.61

6 Goalkeeper Saves 0

13/31 (42%) Tackles Won 9/13 (69%)

22 Clearances 15

0 Error Led To Goal 2

64 Duels Won 63

9/17 (53%) Aerial Duels Won 8/17 (47%)

55/110 (50%) Ground Duels Won 55/110 (50%)

17 Was Fouled 21

7/14 (50%) Successful Dribbles 21/43 (49%)

7 Was Dribbled Past 22

4 Final Third Possession Won 2

97 Possession Lost 121

21 Fouls 17

4 Yellow Cards 4

5 Substitutions 3

Confirmed Starting Lineups (11-v-11) & Formations

Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1)

#1 Zion Suzuki

Goalkeeper 7.1
#22 Ian Maatsen

Defender 6.5
#14 Pau Torres

Defender 6.5
#3 Victor Lindelof

Defender 6.7
#2 Matty Cash

Defender 5.8
#35 João Gomes

Midfielder 6.8
#8 Boubacar Kamara

Midfielder 6.6
#44 Johan Manzambi

Midfielder 6.6
#7 John McGinn

Midfielder 8.1
#47 Alysson Edward

Attacker 6.2
#11 Nicolas Jackson

Attacker 8.3

Substitutes Bench

#6 Ross Barkley

Midfielder 6.5
#27 Leon Goretzka

Midfielder
#19 Ibrahim Mbaye

Attacker 7.3
#10 Emilliano Buendía

Attacker 5.5
#39 Brian Madjo

Attacker
#40 Marco Bizot

Goalkeeper
#5 Tyrone Mings

Defender
#26 Lamare Bogarde

Midfielder
#53 George Hemmings

Midfielder

Manchester City XI (4-2-3-1)

#1 Gianluigi Donnarumma

Goalkeeper 5.1
#24 Josko Gvardiol

Defender 7.5
#3 Ruben Dias

Defender 6.4
#6 Marc Guéhi

Defender 5.3
#45 Abdukodir Khusanov

Defender 6.9
#17 Enzo Fernandez

Midfielder 7.0
#5 Elliot Anderson

Midfielder 7.2
#11 Jeremy Doku

Attacker 7.3
#10 Rayan Cherki

Midfielder 6.5
#7 Iliman Ndiaye

Attacker 7.5
#9 Erling Haaland

Attacker 7.8

Substitutes Bench

#82 Rico Lewis

Defender 6.0
#47 Phil Foden

Midfielder 6.3
#56 Ryan McAidoo

Attacker 6.4
#28 Geronimo Rulli

Goalkeeper
#22 Vitor Reis

Defender
#21 Rayan Ait Nouri

Defender
#33 Nico O'Reilly

Defender
#32 Ayyoub Bouaddi

Midfielder
#8 Mateo Kovacic

Midfielder

Official Match Information & Broadcast Details

Fixture	Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Competition & Round	Premier League (Round)
UK Kick-Off Time	12:30 BST (Europe/London) · 13:30 CET
Stadium / Venue	Villa Park
Match Referee	Peter Bankes
UK & EU TV Channels	Sky Sports Premier League / TNT Sports 1

Fixture

Aston Villa vs Manchester City

Competition & Round

Premier League (Round)

UK Kick-Off Time

12:30 BST (Europe/London) · 13:30 CET

Stadium / Venue

Villa Park

Match Referee

Peter Bankes

UK & EU TV Channels

Sky Sports Premier League / TNT Sports 1

Aston Villa vs Manchester City — UK TV Broadcast Guide, Kick-Off Time & Match Preview

Aston Villa face Manchester City in a high-stakes Premier League fixture kicking off at 12:30 BST UK time / 13:30 CET at Villa Park. Supporters across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe can follow real-time score updates, verified starting XIs, and live television broadcast feeds right here on FootballScoresToday.live.

Where to Watch Aston Villa vs Manchester City on TV & Live Stream

Fixture: Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Competition: Premier League
UK Kick-Off Time: 12:30 BST (Europe/London) · 13:30 (CET)
Primary TV Broadcaster: Sky Sports Premier League / TNT Sports 1
Official Governing Body Reference: Premier League Official Site

Tactical Context & Live Match Coverage

Both Aston Villa and Manchester City enter this Premier League clash looking to secure vital points. One hour prior to the 12:30 BST kick-off, official team sheets are confirmed by the match officials and automatically populated in our 11-v-11 lineup module above. Once the referee blows the opening whistle, our live data engine tracks ball possession, expected goals (xG), shots on target, corner kicks, and disciplinary cards in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions — Aston Villa vs Manchester City

What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Manchester City on in the UK?
Aston Villa vs Manchester City in the Premier League is televised on Sky Sports Premier League / TNT Sports 1. You can also follow the live score, confirmed starting 11 lineups, and access the live HD broadcast directly on FootballScoresToday.live.

What time does Aston Villa vs Manchester City kick off?
Kick-off for Aston Villa vs Manchester City is scheduled for 12:30 UK time (Europe/London) / 13:30 CET.

Where can I check the confirmed starting lineups for Aston Villa vs Manchester City?
Official starting XIs, jersey numbers, and tactical formations for Aston Villa and Manchester City are published on this match centre page 60 minutes prior to kick-off.