Aston Villa take on League Two side Walsall in a pre-season friendly at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Tuesday, July 21, with kick-off at 7.30pm.
How to watch Walsall vs Aston Villa
The match will not be broadcast on any traditional UK television channels, including Sky Sports, TNT Sports, or terrestrial networks. Live video coverage is available on Aston Villa's official digital platform, VillaTV.
Supporters can stream the game on VillaTV at no extra cost with an Essential membership or higher tiers. Non-members can purchase a dedicated match pass for £5.99. Fans in the US must also use VillaTV as no domestic American broadcaster is carrying the friendly. No official live radio commentary has been announced, but BBC Radio WM is expected to provide updates.
Team news and head-to-head
Walsall have a fully fit squad. Aston Villa are severely depleted: Amadou Onana is out for several months with a ruptured ACL, Boubacar Kamara (knee) and Alysson Edward (muscle) are also unavailable, while Emi Martinez and Ezri Konsa are being given a longer break after World Cup exploits.
Aston Villa lead the head-to-head record with nine wins to Walsall's one, plus three draws. Walsall won their last encounter 1-0 in July 2025, though Villa fielded a youthful squad with senior players like Ross Barkley and Pau Torres.
