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
 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
Tony Pulis: 'One set play cost Middlesbrough over two playoff games'
Tony Pulis bemoans the fact that one set play cost Middlesbrough over their two Championship playoff semi-final meetings with Aston Villa.
May 15, 21:39
 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
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish: 'I like getting kicked'
Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish claims that he likes getting kicked by opposition defenders.
May 15, 15:50
 A generic shot of the outside of Villa Park, home of Aston Villa
Can a short-term loan benefit Aston Villa?
Aston Villa are currently experiencing extensive financial problems after missing out on promotion to the Premier League, but would a short-term loan benefit the club?
May 13, 16:07
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016
Mile Jedinak header gives Aston Villa semi-final advantage
Mile Jedinak's 15th-minute header earns Aston Villa a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final.
May 12, 18:09
 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
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Middlesbrough's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, as Mile Jedinak's 15th-minute header earned the visitors victory.
May 12, 15:15
 Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in action during the La Liga clash with Leganes on February 21, 2018
Will this summer's transfer window be the busiest on record?
The current FFP regulations will lead to some clubs making cutbacks this summer, but do not expect differing financial situations to lead to a quiet summer.
May 6, 16:07
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish downplays exit rumours
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish says that he is happy at the club amid rumours linking him with Leicester City.
Apr 25, 12:56
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish on radar of Leicester City?
Leicester City are reportedly considering an approach for Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish during the summer transfer window.
Apr 17, 09:23
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Jack Grealish: 'I had to pinch myself when John Terry signed'
Jack Grealish talks up the impact made by John Terry during his season with Aston Villa, and admits that he was surprised to see the centre-back join the club last summer.
Apr 14, 12:53
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016
Lewis Grabban header keeps Aston Villa in the hunt for automatic promotion
Aston Villa keep themselves in the hunt for an automatic promotion spot in the Championship thanks to a slender 1-0 win over Leeds United at Villa Park.
Apr 13, 20:38
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Prince William 'delivers Aston Villa team talk'
Steve Bruce jokes that Prince William can attend Aston Villa's next match after inspiring them to a 1-0 win over Cardiff City.
Apr 11, 14:03
 Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham during the Championship match against Middlesbrough on September 23, 2017
Championship roundup: Fulham leapfrog Cardiff City into second
Fulham claim victory over Reading to dramatically leapfrog Cardiff City into second place in the Championship table.
Apr 10, 20:51
 Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock chats to assistant Kevin Blackwell in October 2017
Jack Grealish stunner rocks Cardiff City at Villa Park
Aston Villa record a shock 1-0 victory over second-placed Cardiff City in the Championship courtesy of a late strike from youngster Jack Grealish.
Apr 10, 20:44
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Steve Bruce: 'Aston Villa players let themselves down'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce says that his players "let themselves down" after the team fell to a 3-1 defeat to Norwich City on Saturday.
Apr 8, 09:55
 Ryan Sessegnon in action during the Championship game between Fulham and Sheffield United on March 6, 2018
Championship roundup: Fulham edge closer to top two
Fulham sit just two points off second-placed Cardiff City in the Championship table thanks to Saturday's 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday.
Apr 7, 17:05
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Aston Villa secure emphatic win over hapless Reading
Championship promotion hopefuls Aston Villa claim an emphatic 3-0 win over struggling Reading in Tuesday night's clash at Villa Park.
Apr 3, 20:45
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
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
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish: 'I need to be playing in the Premier League'
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish says that he 'needs' to be playing Premier League football again.
Mar 20, 12:22
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Steve Bruce: 'Stability helping Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce says that a run in the team has helped midfielder Jack Grealish to settle into the side this term.
Mar 10, 10:20
 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
 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
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Jack Grealish: 'Freak injury left my kidney cut in two places'
Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish reveals how a freak collision with Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley in pre-season left his kidney "cut in two places".
Jan 9, 21:50
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Aston Villa thrash Bristol City to close gap on rivals
Bristol City lose 5-0 to Aston Villa at Villa Park to see the gap on their promotion rivals reduced to just three points.
Jan 1, 19:26
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
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
 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
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Steve Bruce: 'Jonathan Kodjia injury worst possible news'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce confirmed that striker Jonathan Kodjia will undergo another operation on a recurrent ankle injury.
Nov 24, 20:57
 Brum boss Steve Cotterill watches on during the Championship game between Birmingham City and Cardiff City on October 13, 2017
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
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Jack Grealish plays for first time since recovering from kidney problems
Jack Grealish makes his return to action by playing an hour of Aston Villa Under-23s match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Oct 16, 19:37
 The mighty Nuno Espirito Santo watches on during the EFL Cup game between Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 23, 2017
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux.
Oct 12, 17:50
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Steve Bruce: 'Long way to go for Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says that Jack Grealish's return from injury is not imminent.
Sep 20, 12:18
 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
Tottenham Hotspur winger Josh Onomah signs for Aston Villa on loan
Aston Villa announce that they have completed the season-long loan signing of Tottenham Hotspur winger Josh Onomah.
Aug 4, 11:41
 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
Aston Villa to loan Tottenham Hotspur winger Josh Onomah?
Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on the loan signing of Tottenham Hotspur winger Josh Onomah.
Aug 4, 08:29
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Jack Grealish ruled out until 2018?
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce reveals that midfielder Jack Grealish could be sidelined until 2018 with kidney problems.
Aug 1, 16:30
 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
Steve Bruce to Jack Grealish: "Ability is not enough alone"
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce wants Jack Grealish to work on his mentality and become more consistent as "ability is not enough alone".
May 8, 21:20
 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
 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
Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia suffers broken ankle
Aston Villa confirm that top-scorer Jonathan Kodjia has suffered a broken ankle which could see him miss the start of next season.
May 2, 14:38
 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
Jack Grealish to reject switch to Middlesbrough?
Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish will reject a potential move to Middlesbrough, according to the player's father.
Jan 28, 11:19
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