Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Preview: Can Villa Carry a Six-Goal Night to St James' Park?

Aston Villa put six past Fenerbahçe in the Champions League on Wednesday. Newcastle, with no European football to distract them, are coming off a 4-1 defeat at Coventry. Newcastle United vs Aston Villa is a Gameweek 7 fixture in the Premier League, and it is a clash between two sides in the bottom half of the table who both have something to prove. Below you'll find the match details, form, history and our prediction, plus the Newcastle United vs Aston Villa match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa: Match Details

• Competition: Premier League 2026/27, Gameweek 7
• Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
• Kick-off: 17:30 UK time, which is 16:30 UTC and 18:30 CEST. Some template pages show different times, so confirm on premierleague.com.
• Venue: St James' Park, Newcastle
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The Table: Two Clubs Looking Up

Before this round, Newcastle were 11th with eight points and a goal difference of minus three, while Villa were 16th with five points and minus five. Both clubs are closer to the relegation places than to the top four, so a win could make a real difference to the mood on Tyneside or in Birmingham.

Newcastle United: Defensive Problems at Home

Newcastle have lost two of their last three games, including the 4-1 defeat at Coventry City last time out. Their recent league form reads win, draw, loss, win, loss, and one source notes they have conceded the most Premier League goals in 2026, with 44. They have also gone 12 home league matches without a clean sheet.

There are bright spots. Anthony Elanga has been among the scorers, and with no European football this season, Newcastle have a full week to prepare. At St James' Park, the home crowd can be a real asset.

Aston Villa: Confidence From Europe

Villa arrive in good heart. The 6-0 win over Fenerbahçe at Villa Park in the Champions League on Wednesday was emphatic, and one preview notes Villa are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. Unai Emery is also chasing a landmark: his 100th Premier League win.

Their league record has been less convincing, though, with a form line of loss, draw, loss, win, draw. Johan Manzambi has been in excellent form since his debut for the club, and Villa will aim to apply early pressure against a Newcastle defence that has struggled. Villa are vulnerable at the back too, so goals at both ends look likely.

Head-to-Head: Newcastle Have the Edge

Newcastle have the better recent record. One source says they have won four of the last seven meetings, while another counts three wins, two for Villa and one draw in the last six. Both sides met in the Premier League earlier this year, on 25 January and 14 February 2026. I couldn't confirm the scores, so check the live score808 page for details.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Newcastle's defence against Villa's momentum. Conceding four at Coventry is a warning sign, and Villa's attack looked sharp in midweek.

2. Villa's rotation. With a Champions League game three days earlier, Emery may change several players.

3. Elanga and Newcastle's attack. The hosts will need to create more than they did at Coventry.

4. Clean sheets. Neither side has kept many, so the first goal could decide the game.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Starting XIs are announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

This looks like an open game with goals at both ends. A goals-based model gives Newcastle a 52% chance of winning with 2-1 the most likely scoreline, but two previews predict Villa wins by 3-2 and 3-1. Our pick is a narrow Aston Villa win, with a draw very possible. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Newcastle United vs Aston Villa: FAQs

What time is Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?
Kick-off is 17:30 UK time on Saturday 17 October 2026, which is 16:30 UTC and 18:30 CEST.

Where is Newcastle United vs Aston Villa being played?
At St James' Park in Newcastle.

Which competition is this match part of?
The Premier League, Gameweek 7 of the 2026/27 season.

Where do the teams sit in the table?
Newcastle are 11th with eight points, and Villa are 16th with five points, before this round.

How did Villa do in midweek?
They beat Fenerbahçe 6-0 in the Champions League at Villa Park.

Who is Villa's head coach?
Unai Emery, who is chasing his 100th Premier League win.

Where can I follow Newcastle United vs Aston Villa online?
On the score808 Newcastle United vs Aston Villa match page.