Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Hourihane facing late fitness test ahead of Villa's cup clash with Liverpool
The midfielder missed the Premier League defeat at Sheffield United.
Dec 16, 13:58
 Liverpool's Harvey Elliott during the match against MK Dons on September 25, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final between Aston Villa and a weakened Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 15, 14:07
 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on December 8, 2019
Chris Wilder admits added pressure as both manager and fan of Sheffield United
Chris Wilder is a Blades fan and also played for the club he now manages.
Dec 13, 12:15
 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 2, 2019
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Dec 2, 15:30
 Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates on October 27, 2019
Preview:Manchester United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 29, 18:35
 Son Heung-min celebrates Tottenham Hotspur scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on November 23, 2019.
Premier League Team of the Week - Alexandre Lacazette, Son Heung-min, Fernandinho
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 13, including Alexandre Lacazette, Son Heung-min and Fernandinho.
Nov 26, 09:32
 Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Steve Bruce admits Newcastle were too "passive" against Villa
Midfielder had not started a game for Villa since October 19.
Nov 26, 06:05
 Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Villa defeat Newcastle to end losing run
The home side had lost their previous three Premier League matches.
Nov 25, 22:06
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on October 19, 2019
Villa snatch late win against 10-man Brighton
Defender's first goal for the club is vital.
Oct 19, 16:15
 Aaron Connolly and Ireland teammates on October 12, 2019
Republic of Ireland held by Georgia
Mick McCarthy's side remain in a strong position in Group D after the Euro 2020 qualifier stalemate in Tbilisi.
Oct 12, 15:25
 Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring their second goal against Bristol City on April 13, 2019
Conor Hourihane: 'I'm not a guaranteed starter for Ireland'
The midfielder had to drop down to League Two to rebuild his career.
Oct 8, 11:55
 Adama Traore celebrates scoring for Wolves on October 6, 2019
Premier League Team of the Week - James Milner, Adama Traore, David Luiz
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek eight, including James Milner, Adama Traore and four Aston Villa players.
Oct 7, 11:02
 Wesley Moraes celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 5, 2019
Wesley scores brace as Villa flatten Norwich
Aston Villa recorded their first win on the road this season in emphatic fashion at Carrow Road.
Oct 7, 10:55
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on October 5, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa deserved big win over Norwich'
Wesley struck twice inside the opening half-hour to set up first away win of the season.
Oct 6, 18:26
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on October 5, 2019
Dean Smith hails "all-round player" Wesley Moraes after Villa brace
Wesley scored twice inside the opening half-hour as Villa stormed to an impressive 5-1 victory at Carrow Road.
Oct 5, 18:15
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 16, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 18:17
 Brighton boss Graham Potter pictured on September 14, 2019
Graham Potter blames injuries for youthful EFL Cup side
Villa compounded situation for Brighton boss with win at Amex Stadium.
Sep 26, 06:00
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates against Brighton on September 25, 2019
Aston Villa ease past Brighton & Hove Albion into EFL Cup fourth round
Grealish wraps up Carabao Cup victory for visitors to Amex Stadium.
Sep 25, 21:08
 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring their third goal on September 22, 2019
Ten-man Arsenal produce stunning comeback to beat strugglers Aston Villa
Ten-man Arsenal score twice in the final 10 minutes to beat strugglers Aston Villa 3-2 and pick up their third win of the new season at the Emirates Stadium.
Sep 22, 17:43
 Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring their second goal against Bristol City on April 13, 2019
Conor Hourihane to play at left-back when Republic of Ireland host Bulgaria
The Aston Villa man has started all five qualifiers in midfield.
Sep 10, 08:54
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their sixth goal with Henri Lansbury on August 27, 2019
Aston Villa hit Crewe Alexandra for six in EFL Cup rout
Smith's men ease into third round.
Aug 27, 21:53
 Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring their second goal against Bristol City on April 13, 2019
Aston Villa tie Conor Hourihane down to new contract
The Republic of Ireland international played a key role as Villa secured promotion back to the Premier League.
Jul 13, 09:09
 Tyrone Mings pictured in March 2019
How Aston Villa could line up against Derby County
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up against Derby County in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 17:07
 Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish celebrates scoring against Derby County on March 2, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship playoff final clash between Aston Villa and Derby County, including team news and predicted lineups.
May 25, 17:03
 Chris Brunt is shown a red card in the second leg of the Championship playoff semi-final between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa on May 14, 2019
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa (2-2 AET, 3-4 on pens) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Aston Villa's penalty-shootout win against West Brom, as the Villans booked a place in the playoff final.
May 14, 18:55
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
Dean Smith insists Villa "won't be sat behind the ball" at West Brom
Dean Smith is looking to score more goals on Tuesday night.
May 13, 15:45
 Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Championship playoffs on May 11, 2019.
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff semi-final second leg between West Brom and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
May 13, 15:00
 Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Championship playoffs on May 11, 2019.
Aston Villa fight back to beat West Bromwich Albion in Championship playoffs
Aston Villa overturn an early deficit to register a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion in the first leg of their Championship semi-final on Saturday afternoon.
May 11, 13:33
 Dwight Gayle scores for West Bromwich Albion against Aston Villa in the Championship playoffs on May 11, 2019.
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-1 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Aston Villa fight back to defeat West Bromwich Albion in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final.
May 11, 11:25
 Leeds and Aston Villa players scrap during their Championship clash on April 28, 2019
FA to review controversial Leeds-Villa game
Leeds and Aston Villa hit the headlines during Sunday's controversial 1-1 draw in the Championship.
Apr 29, 13:11
 Republic of Ireland's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring their first goal against Georgia on March 26, 2019
Mick McCarthy heaps praise on Conor Hourihane after "special" winner
Glenn Whelan also played his part as he won his 86th senior cap.
Mar 27, 06:58
 Republic of Ireland's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring their first goal against Georgia on March 26, 2019
Result: Conor Hourihane scores first international goal to fire Ireland past Georgia
Georgia hit the post in a tense conclusion to the game.
Mar 26, 21:59
 Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish celebrates scoring against Derby County on March 2, 2019
Grealish shines as Villa hammer Derby
The midfielder returned from injury to captain his side to a 4-0 win rounded off by his stunning volley.
Mar 2, 17:11
 Conor Hourihane in action for Aston Villa on November 10, 2018
Villa end winless run as Swansea miss late penalty
Wilfried Bony was denied from the spot.
Dec 26, 17:12
 Kemar Roofe celebrates scoring for Leeds United on December 23, 2018
Roofe strikes in stoppage time to sink Villa and send Leeds back to the top
The visitors came from two goals down to clinch a thrilling victory.
Dec 23, 16:03
 Sessi D'Almeida envelops Jake Doyle-Hayes during the EFL Cup first-round game between Yeovil Town and Aston Villa on August 14, 2018
Aston Villa survive Yeovil Town scare to progress in EFL Cup
Aston Villa book their place in the second round of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over League Two Yeovil, who missed a penalty and saw a goal disallowed.
Aug 14, 20:42
 Sessi D'Almeida envelops Jake Doyle-Hayes during the EFL Cup first-round game between Yeovil Town and Aston Villa on August 14, 2018
Live Commentary: Yeovil Town 0-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Aston Villa's 1-0 win over Yeovil Town as Steve Bruce's side survive a scare to progress into the second round of the EFL Cup.
Aug 14, 18:15
 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
 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
 General view at the Riverside Stadium ahead of the Premier League clash between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016
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
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