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Aston Villa?

One of England's oldest and most historic clubs: European champions in 1982 and Europa League winners in 2026.

Founded
1874
Ground
Villa Park
Manager
Unai Emery

Last updated November 11, 2026. Managers come and go; we keep this current.

Honors and legacy

Aston Villa are one of England's oldest and most historic clubs. Their trophy list reflects a long pedigree:
  • 7 League Titles
  • 7 FA Cups
  • 5 League Cups
  • 1 European Cup (1982)
  • 1 UEFA Europa League (2026)

Villa were a powerhouse in the early days of English soccer and earned European glory in the 1980s, and again in 2026.

Recent history

After a difficult decade that included relegation in 2016, Villa have re-emerged as a top-tier Premier League side under Unai Emery. Villa reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 2025, then went one better in 2026: Emery led them to the UEFA Europa League title, his fifth Europa League triumph as a manager, a record, beating Freiburg 3-0 in the final in Istanbul. It's Villa's first European trophy since 1982.

Greatest ever player

Common picks include:
  • Paul McGrath: The Irishman is arguably the club's greatest defender.
  • Gordon Cowans: a midfield metronome for nearly two decades.
  • Peter Withe: scorer of the winner in the 1982 European Cup final.

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Most famous moment: The 2026 Europa League

Winning the 2026 Europa League under Unai Emery, beating Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul, is the club's proudest modern moment, joining the 1982 European Cup as Villa's only continental honours.

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Where can I watch Aston Villa in the US?

NBC has every Premier League game in the US, split across NBC, USA Network and Peacock, with some in Spanish on Telemundo. Peacock carries the most games, but USA Network games need a cable or live-TV login.

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