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
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on August 17, 2019
Dean Smith confident Jack Grealish has England future
Grealish will be watched by the England manager when Aston Villa take on Everton on Friday.
Aug 22, 16:36
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on August 17, 2019
Jack Grealish admits Aston Villa must eliminate errors
Villa conceded twice in the first 12 minutes to errors.
Aug 18, 14:14
 Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on July 30, 2019
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.
Aug 8, 18:40
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Jack Grealish in £100k-a-week Aston Villa deal?
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish is reportedly set to receive a new £100,000-a-week contract after helping the club back into the Premier League.
Jul 26, 16:46
 Jack Clarke in action for Leeds United on April 19, 2019
Leeds United 'to reject interest in star duo'
Leeds United will reportedly fight tooth and nail to hang on to key players Jack Clarke and Kalvin Phillips next season.
Jun 16, 09:13
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates winning the Championship playoff final on May 27, 2019
What do Aston Villa need to do to survive in the Premier League?
Villa beat Derby 2-1 in the play-off final but the new owners and manager Dean Smith now face a big summer ahead of them.
May 28, 11:01
 John McGinn celebrates after scoring Aston Villa's second goal against Derby County in the Championship playoff final on May 27, 2019
Aston Villa hold off Derby County to seal Premier League return
Aston Villa earn a Premier League return after three seasons away thanks to a 2-1 win over Midlands rivals Derby County at Wembley Stadium.
May 27, 15:54
 Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019
Glenn Whelan hopeful promotion will help Aston Villa keep Jack Grealish
Grealish has been linked with a move away from the club.
May 26, 22:03
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
Juan Pablo Angel: 'Aston Villa need promotion to become relevant again'
The former Colombia striker scored 62 goals in six years at Villa between 2001 and 2007.
May 26, 15:48
 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
 Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019
Championship playoff final: Five talking points ahead of Wembley showdown
Aston Villa and Derby are one victory away from a place in the Premier League.
May 25, 14:17
 Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Jack Grealish will cost a hell of a lot of money'
Grealish helped inspire Villa to a club record run of 10 straight wins.
May 23, 22:09
 Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019
Jack Grealish: "I truly believe we can get promoted"
Villa will face Derby or Leeds after their play-off semi-final win against West Brom.
May 15, 09:31
 Jed Steer in action for Aston Villa on May 14, 2019
Smith praises "brilliant" Steer for penalty heroics
Villa will play Derby or Leeds in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final on May 27.
May 15, 05:52
 Aston Villa's players celebrate following their penalty-shootout triumph over West Bromwich Albion on May 14, 2019
Aston Villa beat West Bromwich Albion on pens to reach Championship playoff final
Aston Villa book their place in the Championship playoff final with a 4-3 penalty-shootout win against West Bromwich Albion following a 2-2 draw after extra time.
May 14, 21:50
 West Brom caretaker manager Jimmy Shan pictured on March 13, 2019
Jimmy Shan: "We're only a goal behind"
The Baggies trail Villa 2-1 heading into Tuesday's second leg.
May 14, 04:53
 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
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on April 22, 2019
Abraham in awe of captain Grealish as play-offs hot up
Villa go to The Hawthorns after beating West Brom 2-1 on Saturday.
May 12, 21:30
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on April 22, 2019
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
 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
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
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
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
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
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on March 16, 2019
Aston Villa to demand £60m for Tottenham Hotspur target Jack Grealish?
Aston Villa are reportedly ready to demand in the region of £60m for playmaker Jack Grealish during the summer transfer window.
May 5, 22:43
 Liam Cooper on January 28, 2012
PFA's Championship Team of the Year revealed
Daniel Farke's side are on the verge of promotion.
Apr 24, 15:41
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their first goal against Bolton on April 19, 2019
Bolton Wanderers relegated from Championship as Aston Villa march on
Jack Grealish and Tammy Abraham scored as the visitors won 2-0.
Apr 19, 16:24
 Diogo Jota celebrates after extending Wolverhampton Wanderers' lead against Manchester United on March 16, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur consider bids for Diogo Jota, Jack Grealish?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly identify Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota and Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish as potential summer signings.
Mar 24, 09:33
 A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
FA fine Aston Villa, Birmingham City over derby incidents
Maikel Kieftenbeld's challenge on Jack Grealish set the tone for an ill-tempered game at St Andrew's.
Mar 18, 17:00
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on March 16, 2019
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
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on March 16, 2019
Grealish inspires Villa to fourth successive victory as McGinn strikes again
Middlesbrough have now lost their last three matches.
Mar 16, 17:23
 Phil Bardsley pictured for Burnley in March 2019
You want to take the safety catch off sometimes - Bardsley on dealing with abuse
The Burnley defender was speaking in the wake of the attack on Aston Villa's Jack Grealish.
Mar 15, 22:30
 A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
Arsenal and Birmingham charged after spectators encroach pitches
The clubs have been charged following ugly incidents on Sunday.
Mar 14, 18:21
 A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
Birmingham and Villa charged over derby fracas
Players from both sides were involved in scuffles following a heavy tackle, minutes before Villa's Jack Grealish was attacked by a pitch invader.
Mar 14, 10:43
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on November 18, 2018
Southgate claims society, not just football, at fault for recent problems
There have been a number of high-profile incidents in both England and Scotland recently.
Mar 13, 16:50
 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
Colchester vow to take severe action against fans who invaded pitch
The two supporters briefly held up the game during the 3-0 loss to Forest Green.
Mar 13, 16:40
 West Ham midfielder Declan Rice celebrates scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal on January 12, 2019
Rice is not the only player to make tough decision over international future
The likes of Harry Kane, Jack Grealish and Wilfried Zaha have all had decisions to make.
Mar 13, 14:15
 Derby County manager Frank Lampard pictured on March 5, 2019
Lampard 'concerned' by spate of pitch invasions
The Derby manager was almost punched by a spectator in his playing days with Chelsea.
Mar 12, 16:04
 A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
What football can do to tackle rise of hooliganism and why it must act now
The weekend's action north and south of the border featured players being confronted by pitch invaders.
Mar 11, 15:25
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