Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday, May 7, with a place in the final at stake. Here is everything you need to know about the match.
Kick-off time and location
The match kicks off at 8pm BST at Villa Park in Birmingham. The stadium, known for its passionate atmosphere, is expected to be at full capacity of around 42,000 for this crucial European tie.
How to watch on TV
UK viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm for pre-match analysis. In the United States, the game will be broadcast on Paramount+ (English-language rights) and kicks off at 3pm ET / 12pm PT.
Live stream details
Subscribers in the UK can stream the match via the HBO Max app, which now hosts all TNT Sports content. Alternatively, fans can access the game through the TNT Sports channel on Prime Video.
Radio coverage
National radio commentary is available on talkSPORT, while local listeners can tune into BBC Radio Nottingham or BBC WM for club-focused coverage.
Team news
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana faces a late fitness test. Nottingham Forest are likely to be without defender Murillo, but manager Vitor Pereira is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White could return after a facial injury sustained against Chelsea.
Head-to-head and stakes
Nottingham Forest hold a 1-0 aggregate lead from the first leg. In the Premier League this season, Villa took four points from Forest, including a win at Villa Park. The winner of this tie advances to the 2026 UEFA Europa League final, a major opportunity for both clubs to claim a historic European trophy.
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