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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest kicks off Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 15:00 BST at Villa Park, 3 days away. The return meeting at The City Ground follows on Saturday, 20 March 2027.

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Sat 12 Sept · 15:00 local · Matchweek 4

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Where is Villa vs Forest being played?

Villa Park

Two islands, the game's old home

Aston, Birmingham · 43,205 seats · opened 1897

This meeting is at Villa Park in Birmingham; Forest make the trip from Nottingham. The return, at The City Ground in Nottingham, follows on Saturday, 20 March 2027.

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Head to head — Villa v Forest

7 Villa wins 6 draws 3 Forest wins

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest have met 16 times in the Premier League since 1994-95: Villa have won 7, Forest 3, and 6 meetings have ended level. The biggest win: Villa 3–1 Forest, in January 2026.

League meetings only · since 1994-95 · updated after every meeting