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Aston Villa v Liverpool tickets | Premier League | Villa Park
Aston Villa host Liverpool at Villa Park on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in a crucial clash with major implications for Champions League qualification. Both teams enter this penultimate fixture of the season separated by just three points, with Villa fourth on 51 points and Liverpool fifth on 48. The match kicks off at 3:00pm BST, with the stakes rarely higher for either side at this stage of the campaign.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 3:00pm BST on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Villa Park. This fixture falls on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, with both clubs knowing that victory could prove decisive in securing a top-four finish and the riches of Champions League soccer. With Liverpool's second season under Arne Slot proving more challenging than expected and Villa looking to build on their European progress under Unai Emery, the atmosphere promises to be electric in the Midlands.
Villa Park
Villa Park has been home to Aston Villa since 1897 and boasts a capacity of 42,682. One of English soccer's most historic venues, the stadium has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years and provides a formidable atmosphere for visiting sides. The Holte End remains one of the most passionate stands in English soccer.
Head-to-Head Record
Liverpool hold a dominant lead in the all-time head-to-head, having won 104 of their 206 meetings across all competitions compared to Aston Villa's 59 victories, with 43 draws. In the Premier League era since 1996, Liverpool have been even more dominant with 34 wins from 58 encounters to Villa's 11, with 13 draws. Notably, Liverpool have beaten Aston Villa more times in league competition than any other opponent — 96 victories in total.
Last Meeting
Liverpool ended a four-match Premier League losing streak with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield on November 1, 2025. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring just before half-time when Emiliano Martínez's misplaced pass went straight to the Egyptian, who rolled into an empty net for his 250th Liverpool goal — becoming only the third player to reach that landmark after Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. Ryan Gravenberch's deflected effort after the break sealed the win and gave Liverpool their first clean sheet in 11 matches.
Aston Villa {current_season} Season
Unai Emery continues to build something special at Villa Park, with the club firmly established among the Premier League's elite. After securing Europa League soccer by finishing sixth in {current_season}, Villa have pushed on this season and sit fourth in the table with 51 points. The Spaniard's tactical acumen has transformed Villa into genuine contenders for Champions League qualification, with a solid defensive record and clinical finishing from the likes of Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers driving their challenge.
Liverpool {current_season} Season
Arne Slot's second season at Liverpool has proved more turbulent than his first, which delivered a triumphant Premier League title. The Reds sit fifth on 48 points, just outside the Champions League places, with the impending departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson at the end of the season casting a shadow over the campaign. A quarter-final exit to PSG in the Champions League has added pressure on Slot's side to secure European qualification through the league. Key performers this season have included Cody Gakpo, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch.
Tickets
Tickets for Aston Villa vs Liverpool at Villa Park are in extremely high demand given the crucial nature of this fixture. With Champions League qualification potentially on the line, both sets of supporters will create a tremendous atmosphere at one of English soccer's most historic grounds. The traveling Kop will be out in force for this vital away fixture.
