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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Report: Aston Villa turn down opportunity to extend Albert Adomah contract
Aston Villa reportedly decline the opportunity to negotiate a new contract with Ghana winger Albert Adomah, whose deal expires next summer.Aug 8, 20:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F30%2Fjames-chester-aston-villa.jpg "Aston Villa's James Chester applauds the fans on November 4, 2017")
Aston Villa grind out victory at Hull City in opening match
Aston Villa beat Hull City 3-1 at the KCOM Stadium to get their Championship campaign off to the perfect start.Aug 6, 20:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F11%2Ftom-cairney.jpg "Tom Cairney in action for Fulham in January 2017")
Tom Cairney goal earns Premier League promotion for Fulham
A first-half goal from Tom Cairney earns Fulham a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in Saturday's Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium.May 26, 17:56
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Team News: John Terry leads Aston Villa for Championship playoff final against Fulham
Aston Villa are skippered by John Terry at the back as Steve Bruce's side prepare to face Fulham in the Championship playoff final at Wembley.May 26, 15:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fsteve-bruce_1.jpg "Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016")
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff final as Aston Villa take on Fulham at Wembley for the chance to gain promotion into the Premier League.May 24, 18:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F20%2Fmuhamed-besic-mile-jedinak.jpg "Muhamed Besic and Mile Jedinak in action during the Championship playoff semi-final between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough on May 15, 2018")
Aston Villa hold on for Middlesbrough stalemate to reach playoff final
Aston Villa set up a Championship playoff final against Fulham by holding out for a goalless draw at home to Middlesbrough to seal a 1-0 aggregate victory.May 15, 20:43
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Team News: Middlesbrough name unchanged starting XI for playoff clash with Aston Villa
Middlesbrough boss Tony Pulis names an unchanged starting XI for Saturday's Championship playoff semi-final first leg against Aston Villa.May 12, 15:20
Aston Villa promotion hopes further dented after being held by Hull City
Aston Villa fail to find a way past Hull City, as they play out a goalless draw at the KCOM Stadium that leaves them nine points adrift of the top two.Mar 31, 18:21
Bolton Wanderers dent Aston Villa promotion hopes
Relegation-threatened Bolton Wanderers dent the promotion hopes of Aston Villa courtesy of a 1-0 win over Steve Bruce's side at the Macron Stadium.Mar 17, 19:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fsteve-bruce.jpg "Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016")
Aston Villa hit four past Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers
Aston Villa close the gap on Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers to seven points with a 4-1 victory in Saturday's West Midlands derby.Mar 10, 19:25
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Live Commentary: Aston Villa 4-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Aston Villa record a 4-1 win over Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday's West Midlands derby. Mar 10, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fsteve-cotterill.jpg "Brum boss Steve Cotterill watches on during the Championship game between Birmingham City and Cardiff City on October 13, 2017")
Steve Cotterill: 'Birmingham City didn't have the belief'
Birmingham City manager Steve Cotterill admits that his side did not have the necessary belief as they went down to a 2-0 defeat to city rivals Aston Villa on Sunday.Feb 11, 15:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F06%2Fjohn-terry.jpg "John Terry among a group of players during the Championship game between Aston Villa and Birmingham City on February 11, 2018")
Aston Villa up to second in Championship after derby win over Birmingham City
Aston Villa claim bragging rights in the Second City derby and rise up to second in the Championship table with Sunday's 2-0 win over Birmingham City.Feb 11, 14:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fgary-rowett.jpg "A new picture of Gary Rowett, in charge of Birmingham City on November 30, 2016")
Championship roundup: Derby County cut gap to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Derby County cut the gap on Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers courtesy of a 3-0 victory over ten-man Brentford.Feb 3, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Aitor Karanka defeated on Nottingham Forest bow as Scott Hogan earns win
Aston Villa beat Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest 1-0 for their first league win at the City Ground since January 1995.Jan 13, 19:23
Brentford dent Aston Villa's playoff hopes
Aston Villa miss the chance to move back into the Championship playoff places courtesy of a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brentford at Griffin Park.Dec 26, 21:26
Clayton Donaldson double denies Aston Villa
Aston Villa squander an early two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to fellow playoff chasers Sheffield United at Villa Park.Dec 23, 19:25
Leon Clarke named Championship Player of the Month for November
Sheffield United striker Leon Clarke is named the Championship Player of the Month for November after scoring nine goals in four games.Dec 10, 07:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fsteve-bruce_2.jpg "Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017")
Lansbury strike earns Aston Villa point at Leeds United
Henri Lansbury's second-half goal sees Aston Villa come from behind to earn a point at Leeds United.Dec 1, 21:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fnuno-espirito-santo.jpg "The mighty Nuno Espirito Santo watches on during the EFL Cup game between Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 23, 2017")
Championship roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers extend lead at top
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Bolton Wanderers 5-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Championship to seven points.Nov 25, 17:11
Championship roundup: Chris Coleman loses first game as Sunderland boss
Chris Coleman's first game in charge of Sunderland ends in defeat as the Championship's basement side lose 2-1 at Aston Villa on Tuesday night.Nov 21, 22:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F43%2Fhelder-costa.jpg "Helder Costa in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 24, 2017")
Championship roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers back on top
Wolverhampton Wanderers return to the top of the Championship table courtesy of a 2-0 win at Reading.Nov 18, 17:10
Aston Villa move up to fifth with win over Preston North End
Aston Villa move up to fifth in the Championship with a 2-0 triumph over Preston North End.Nov 1, 21:42
Preview:Birmingham City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the second-city derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrew's.Oct 27, 14:16
Team News: Aston Villa unchanged against Nottingham Forest
Steve Bruce names an unchanged Aston Villa side for the visit of Nottingham Forest.Sep 23, 15:36
Team News: Jonathan Kodjia up front for Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia is back in the fold for Aston Villa's trip to Barnsley.Sep 16, 15:44
Aston Villa edge past Colchester United in EFL Cup
Aston Villa edge past a spirited Colchester United side 2-1 in the first round of the EFL Cup.Aug 9, 20:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fbrighton--hove-albion.jpg "Brighton & Hove Albion players celebrate promotion to the Premier League on April 17, 2017")
Team News: Five changes for Brighton & Hove Albion
Chris Hughton makes five changes for Brighton & Hove Albion's trip to Aston Villa.May 7, 10:06
Team News: Jonathan Kodjia fit to start for Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia is passed fit to start for Aston Villa as they welcome Reading to Villa Park.Apr 15, 13:06
Team News: Fernando Forestieri absent for Sheffield Wednesday
Fernando Forestieri misses out for Sheffield Wednesday's trip to Aston Villa.Mar 11, 14:04
Brighton & Hove Albion extend unbeaten run against Aston Villa
Brighton's unbeaten run extends to 11 Championship matches courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium.Nov 18, 21:40
Roberto Di Matteo facing Aston Villa sack?
Roberto Di Matteo is reportedly facing the axe as Aston Villa manager just nine games into his reign.Sep 25, 13:59
Aston Villa secure signing of Middlesbrough winger Albert Adomah
Aston Villa announce that they have completed a deal for Middlesbrough winger Albert Adomah.Aug 31, 15:41
Aston Villa chairman confirms Albert Adomah deal
Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia confirms that his club have signed Albert Adomah from Middlesbrough on transfer deadline day.Aug 31, 12:37
Team News: Saido Berahino drops to West Bromwich Albion bench
Tony Pulis makes three alterations to his West Bromwich Albion starting lineup, while Aitor Karanka is forced into his solitary change for today's Premier League clash.Aug 28, 11:34
Cristhian Stuani hits brace in Middlesbrough win
Middlesbrough continue their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Aug 21, 14:23
Team News: Four Sunderland players to make home debuts against Middlesbrough
Sunderland boss David Moyes hands home debuts to Adnan Januzaj, Paddy McNair, Donald Love and Papy Djilobodji in Sunday's Premier League clash against Middlesbrough.Aug 21, 11:41
Burnley strike late to rescue draw against Middlesbrough
Michael Keane scores in the 93rd minute to rescue a 1-1 draw for Burnley in their top-of-the-table Championship clash with Middlesbrough at Turf Moor.Apr 19, 20:43
Middlesbrough return to second position in Championship table
Middlesbrough return to second position in the Championship courtesy of a 3-2 victory at Queens Park Rangers on Friday night.Apr 1, 20:39
Kenny Jackett reflects on "frustrating" loss to Middlesbrough
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett admits that Middlesbrough were the deserved winners of their encounter on Friday night.Mar 5, 13:22
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