Newcastle United v Aston Villa

Newcastle United sit 9th in the Premier League table with 8 points from 5 games (last five: DWDLW); Aston Villa are 16th with 4 points from 5 (last five: LLDLW).

Head-to-head over 6 recorded meetings: Newcastle United 3 wins, 1 draws, Aston Villa 2 wins. Most recent: Newcastle 0–2 Aston Villa; Aston Villa 0–0 Newcastle; Aston Villa 4–1 Newcastle.

Recent seasons — Newcastle United: 2025/26 Premier League: 38 games 14W-7D-17L, 49 pts, 53:55; 2024/25 Premier League: 38 games 20W-6D-12L, 66 pts, 68:47. Aston Villa: 2025/26 Premier League: 38 games 19W-8D-11L, 65 pts, 56:49; 2024/25 Premier League: 38 games 19W-9D-10L, 66 pts, 58:51.

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