Overview
- Aston Villa host Newcastle United at Villa Park on Saturday, April 19, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 5:30 pm BST (12:30 pm ET).
- The match holds significant stakes as both teams vie for a top-five finish, which now guarantees UEFA Champions League qualification next season.
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains sidelined with pneumonia, leaving Jason Tindall to lead the team, which has excelled with dominant recent wins over Manchester United and Crystal Palace.
- Aston Villa, fresh off a Champions League quarter-final exit, are in strong form domestically with four consecutive Premier League victories and a fully fit squad available.
- The game will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports and in the US on NBC, Universo, Telemundo, and various streaming platforms including Peacock Premium and Fubo.