Aston Villa continue their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Thai club BG Pathum United on Tuesday. The match takes place at the True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30pm local time (1:30pm BST).
How to watch the match
There is no traditional UK television broadcast confirmed for this fixture. However, fans can stream the match live through the club's official VillaTV platform, which is currently the most reliable way to watch the action in real time.
Live audio commentary is also usually provided through VillaTV alongside the video stream. BBC Radio WM will not have its usual updates on this Villa fixture.
Team news and opponent background
Unai Emery is heavily rotating his squad to build fitness, having just secured a 3-1 victory over the Indonesia All Stars using 22 different players. Fans might see summer loan signing Alejandro Garnacho further integrated as the team prepare for a tougher upcoming test against Bayern Munich.
BG Pathum United will provide a strong physical test for the visiting Premier League side, especially given the expected 34°C heat and humid conditions. The hosts finished fourth in the Thai League 1 last season and lifted the Thai League Cup.
