The anticipation is building as Aston Villa prepares to host Leeds United in an exciting Premier League clash on February 21, 2026. The match is set to kick off at 17:00 South African Standard Time (SAST) at Villa Park.
Aston Villa, currently in third place with 50 points, is in the hunt for a top finish and hopes to capitalize on their recent form. Meanwhile, Leeds United sits at 15th place with 30 points, aiming to climb the ranks.
Fans can expect a thrilling encounter given both teams’ recent performances and previous head-to-head results.
Aston Villa – Leeds United: When and Where?
- City: Birmingham
- Stadium: Villa Park
- Date: February 21, 2026
- Hour: 17:00 SAST
The match will be held at the iconic Villa Park in Birmingham. Set your reminders for 17:00 SAST on February 21, 2026, to catch the live action. This Premier League showdown is a great opportunity for fans to witness top-tier football.
Aston Villa – Leeds United: On Which TV Channel?
- Channel: SuperSport Premier League
- Broadcast time: 17:00 SAST
Fans in South Africa can watch the match live on SuperSport Premier League. The game will be available for streaming through the DStv App and Showmax Pro. Ensure you have an active subscription to access these services. SuperSport holds the broadcasting rights, as confirmed by SuperSport. For additional schedule details, verify by visiting Live Soccer.
Aston Villa – Leeds United: Predicted Lineups
This Premier League fixture is crucial for both teams, with Aston Villa aiming to solidify their position in the top four, and Leeds United looking to improve their standing. Let’s take a look at the expected lineups and injury concerns.
| 3Victor Lindelof |
| 6Ross Barkley |
| 12Lucas Digne |
| 14Pau Francisco Torres |
| 16Andres Garcia |
| 19Jadon Sancho |
| 25Tammy Abraham |
| 26Lamare Bogarde |
| 64James Wright |
| 1Lucas Perri |
| 7Daniel James |
| 8Sean Longstaff |
| 10Joël Piroe |
| 14Lukas Nmecha |
| 15Jaka Bijol |
| 22Ao Tanaka |
| 23Sebastiaan Bornauw |
| 29Wilfried Gnonto |
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup & Injuries and Suspensions
Aston Villa will likely field a strong lineup, featuring key players like Emiliano Martinez in goal and Ollie Watkins leading the attack. However, they face several injury challenges:
- Predicted lineup: Emiliano Martinez – Matty Cash – Ezri Konsa – Tyrone Mings – Ian Maatsen – Douglas Luiz – Amadou Onana – Jadon Sancho – Emiliano Buendia – Morgan Rogers – Ollie Watkins
- Injuries: Boubacar Kamara (Knee injury – return Early June 2026), John McGinn (Knee injury – return Mid April 2026), Youri Tielemans (Ankle injury – return Late March 2026), Matty Cash (Knee injury – Doubtful)
Leeds United Predicted Lineup & Injuries and Suspensions
Leeds United’s lineup will feature experienced players such as Karl Darlow in goal and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack. They also face injury concerns:
- Predicted lineup: Karl Darlow – Joe Rodon – Jaka Bijol – James Justin – Jayden Bogle – Ethan Ampadu – Ilia Gruev – Brenden Aaronson – Gabriel Gudmundsson – Lukas Nmecha – Dominic Calvert-Lewin
- Injuries: Anton Stach (Hip injury – return Late February 2026), Pascal Struijk (Hip injury – return Late February 2026), Daniel James (Back injury – Doubtful), Noah Okafor (Hamstring Injury – return Mid March 2026)
Witness these teams battle it out in what promises to be an exhilarating encounter.
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