The Stadium of Light
Preview:Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League encounter between Sunderland and Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 1, 15:40
 Paul Lambert
Team News: Paul Lambert forced into defensive changes
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert can only name one recognised centre-back in his team for today's Premier League clash with former club Norwich City.
Oct 27, 11:14
 Billy Jones, Gabriel Agbonlahor
Team News: Gabriel Agbonlahor joins Darrent Bent in attack
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Darren Bent lead the line for Aston Villa as they take on Fulham in the Premier League.
Oct 20, 13:16
 Conor Clifford
Chelsea's Conor Clifford gets Republic of Ireland call
Giovanni Trapattoni calls up young Chelsea midfielder Conor Clifford to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming qualifiers against Germany and the Faroe Islands.
Oct 9, 20:15
 Ron Vlaar
Ron Vlaar content with Ciaran Clark partnership
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar insists that his side need to continue to improve if they want to move forward as a club.
Oct 9, 10:54
 Darren Bent
Aston Villa 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa share the points in a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Sunday.
Sep 30, 16:55
 Villa Park
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion remain level at 0-0 after 45 minutes of football at Villa Park on Sunday.
Sep 30, 15:47
 Rickie Lambert
Southampton 4-1 Aston Villa
Southampton pick up their first points of the Premier League campaign with an emphatic 4-1 win over Aston Villa.
Sep 22, 16:00
 Nigel Adkins
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa
Southampton will be desperate to clinch their first win in the Premier League when they go head to head with Aston Villa on home turf this weekend.
Sep 20, 09:17
 Ciaran Clark
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark admits he is bemused by Republic of Ireland snub
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark admits that he has no idea why he continues to miss out on a place in Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland squad.
Sep 9, 22:45
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert delighted with point
Paul Lambert is delighted with Aston Villa's draw at Newcastle United.
Sep 3, 06:23
 Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew: 'We lacked discipline'
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew claims that his side "lacked discipline" after they draw 1-1 at home to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Sep 2, 22:56
 Hatem Ben Arfa
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at the Sports Direct Arena.
Sep 2, 17:25
 Ciaran Clark
Half-Time Report: Newcastle United 0-1 Aston Villa
Newcastle United are trailing 1-0 to Aston Villa at half time thanks to a 22nd-minute header from Ciaran Clark.
Sep 2, 15:48
 Alan Pardew
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa
Newcastle United hope to bounce back from their defeat to Chelsea with a victory over Aston Villa at home on Sunday.
Aug 31, 10:29
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark: 'Paul Lambert needs time'
Ciaran Clark urges patience from Aston Villa fans after the club's difficult start.
Aug 30, 05:31
 Ciaran Clark
In Pictures: Aston Villa 1-3 Everton
Pictures from Everton's 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Aug 25, 17:16
 Marouane Fellaini
Aston Villa 1-3 Everton
Everton score three times in the first half to record a comprehensive away victory against Aston Villa.
Aug 25, 16:00
 Paul Lambert
Portland Timbers 2-2 Aston Villa (Villa win 5-4 on pens)
Aston Villa defeat Portland Timbers 5-4 on penalties.
Jul 25, 05:20
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark praises support from Aston Villa teammates
Ciaran Clark thinks that every Aston Villa player has put in a "shift" to help the club in the relegation fight.
May 8, 10:57
 Ciaran Clark
Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur fail to make the most of their domination as they forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.
May 6, 14:58
 Ciaran Clark
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Ciaran Clark's deflected effort gives Aston Villa the advantage against Tottenham Hotspur at the break.
May 6, 13:50
 Alex McLeish
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews tomorrow's encounter between Premier League strugglers Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers.
Apr 23, 16:46
 Shaun Derry
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Ashley Young diving reputation
Sir Alex Ferguson concedes that people are starting to label Ashley Young a cheat.
Apr 16, 06:28
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish bemoans "soft penalty"
Alex McLeish believes that his Aston Villa side were unfortunate to concede a penalty against Manchester United earlier today.
Apr 15, 17:40
 Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'It was a definite penalty'
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that it was a 'definite' penalty to set Manchester United on their way to a 4-0 win over Aston Villa this afternoon.
Apr 15, 17:37
 Danny Welbeck
Manchester United 4-0 Aston Villa
Wayne Rooney scores twice as Manchester United regain their five-point lead over Manchester City atop the Premier League.
Apr 15, 16:55
 Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick
Half-Time Report: Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa
Goals from Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck give Manchester United a two-goal lead over Aston Villa at the break.
Apr 15, 15:49
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark close to Aston Villa return
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish confirms that Ciaran Clark is closing in on a return to action.
Mar 21, 17:10
 Gary Caldwell
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs. Aston Villa
Wigan Athletic entertain Aston Villa on Saturday in desperate need of points to ease their relegation worries.
Feb 24, 01:12
 Papiss Cisse
Newcastle United 2-1 Aston Villa
Papiss Demba Cisse comes off the bench to score the winning goal on his Newcastle United debut against Aston Villa this afternoon.
Feb 5, 15:26
 Robbie Keane
Wolves 2-3 Aston Villa
Aston Villa win their first league game of 2012 at Wolves.
Jan 21, 17:02
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish happy to avoid "banana skin"
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is pleased to avoid an FA Cup shock after his side's 3-1 win at League Two Bristol Rovers.
Jan 7, 20:09
 Gabriel Agbonlahor and Mark Albrighton
Bristol Rovers 1-3 Aston Villa
Aston Villa make it through to the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-1 win at League Two Bristol Rovers.
Jan 7, 19:26
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