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
Smith hails Grealish 'quality' but demandsSmith: 'Villa deserved comeback' more from Villa
His side take a slender lead to the Hawthorns following a comeback victory over West Brom.May 11, 15:48
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
Dean Smith: 'Villa can be inspired by Liverpool and Spurs'
Villa host local rivals West Brom on Saturday before travelling to The Hawthorns on Tuesday.May 10, 13:49
Dean Smith: 'West Brom favourites over Aston Villa'
Villa host West Brom on Saturday before Tuesday's return leg at The Hawthorns.May 9, 15:17
Preview:Aston Villa vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff semi-final first leg between Aston Villa and West Brom, including predictions, team news and past meetings.May 9, 13:00
Daniel Farke: Title win is "icing on the cake"
Teemu Pukki and Mario Vrancic were on the scoresheet for Norwich.May 5, 15:52
Marcelo Bielsa defends controversial behaviour during Villa draw
Argentinian ordered his side to let Villa walk in an equaliser after a controversial opener for the Yorkshire side.Apr 28, 16:18
Dean Smith praises "magnificent" Villa players after historic achievement
Jonathan Kodjia's earned a club record 10th successive win - beating the previous record that had been set 109 years ago.Apr 22, 15:29
Dean Smith challenges Aston Villa to extend record-equalling winning run
Bolton's relegation was confirmed in front of their new owner Laurence Bassini.Apr 19, 17:13
Aston Villa march on to eighth straight win
Dean Smith's side continue their fine run of form.Apr 13, 17:30
Smith lauds Villa's fight as his 10-man side make it seven straight wins
Villa came from behind to win at Rotherham.Apr 10, 21:56
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith pleased after "tough game"
Villa score two late goals to boost Championship play-off hopes.Apr 6, 18:01
Dean Smith: 'Villa are in a good position'
Blackburn have now lost eight of their last 10 matches.Mar 31, 07:32
We've a smile on our faces again - Villa boss Dean Smith
Villa have won four consecutive matches for the first time in 13 months.Mar 16, 18:32
Grealish inspires Villa to fourth successive victory as McGinn strikes again
Middlesbrough have now lost their last three matches.Mar 16, 17:23
Two-goal McGinn epitomises what Villa are about - Smith
McGinn scored two goals in eight minutes to sink Forest.Mar 13, 22:53
Dean Smith angered by 'mindless moron' who attacked Jack Grealish
Grealish scored the winner at St Andrew's after being punched by a supporter earlier in the match.Mar 10, 15:38
Preview:Birmingham vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole brings you the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Aston Villa's trip to Birmingham City in the Championship.Mar 8, 12:50
Captain Jack is Greal deal for Villa boss Smith
Grealish scored on his return to the side following injury.Mar 2, 18:41
Smith pleased as Villa earn point at Stoke after half-time home truths
Albert Adomah scored the equaliser.Feb 23, 18:35
Barry and Harper leave Moore merrier after win at Aston Villa
West Brom boss singles out veteran and youngster after away victory.Feb 16, 19:01
Dean Smith frustrated by officiating after Aston Villa go down at Brentford
Neal Maupay's stoppage-time strike decided it.Feb 13, 23:30
Neal Maupay's late winner ensures Dean Smith endures unhappy return to Brentford
Maupay's 18th goals of the season maintained the Bees' unbeaten record against Villa since their relegation from the Premier League.Feb 13, 22:02
Dean Smith hails fighting spirit of Villa after late comeback
The Aston Villa boss was left to rue a controversial second goal for Sheffield United.Feb 8, 23:34
Dean Smith prepares for important nine days in Aston Villa's season
Victory for Villa would put them right back in play-off contention, while a win for the Blades will send them top.Feb 7, 14:26
Smith rues rare Villa off day in front of goal
Tommy Elphick hit the bar and Tammy Abraham was denied in a goalless draw with struggling Reading.Feb 2, 18:46
Aston Villa in late bid to land Leroy Fer?
Aston Villa reportedly make a late move to sign Swansea City midfielder Leroy Fer.Jan 31, 19:04
Tyrone Mings 'to undergo Aston Villa medical'
Aston Villa are reportedly on the verge of signing Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings on an initial loan deal.Jan 31, 08:26
Smith hails Villa's character but rues defensive errors
Hull boss Nigel Adkins was happy with a draw despite seeing a two-goal lead slip away.Jan 19, 17:59
That was rubbish – Villa boss Smith pulls no punches after heavy loss at Wigan
The under-par visitors suffered a second straight 3-0 loss.Jan 12, 18:27
Smith surprised by Villa's flat show against Swansea
Dean sees his boys bow out of the FA Cup.Jan 5, 18:42
Smith says loan deal is good news for Villa, Chelsea and Abraham
Boss does not want to lose his in-form striker.Jan 1, 19:03
Aston Villa close to signing Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Kortney Hause?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly decide to accept an offer from Aston Villa for defender Kortney Hause.Jan 1, 18:40
Neil delighted as injury-hit Preston hold Villa
Neil delighted as injury-hit Preston hold VillaDec 29, 18:30
Aston Villa keen on Brentford midfielder Romaine Sawyers?
Aston Villa are reportedly keen on securing a January deal for Brentford midfielder Romaine Sawyers.Dec 29, 09:56
Dean Smith heaps praise on Aston Villa keeper Orjan Nyland
The Norwegian stopped a last-gasp Wilfried Bony penalty as Swansea were denied a point.Dec 26, 19:09
Bielsa would have settled for draw before dramatic Leeds winner
The United manager had seen his side fight back from two goals down to win 3-2 at Villa Park.Dec 23, 17:29
Marcelo Bielsa wary as on-song Leeds hunt Christmas number one
United have won five in a row but face Aston Villa on Sunday.Dec 22, 11:59
Villa swoop for goalkeeper Kalinic
The 28-year-old will officially join the club on January 1.Dec 21, 13:27


