Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Aston Villa prepare to host Newcastle on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 18:45, this ENGLAND: FA Cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Aston Villa, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Newcastle, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Aston Villa and Newcastle have favored Aston Villa, with Newcastle claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Tottenham, Aston Villa recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bizot, Maatsen, Torres, Konsa, Cash, Bogarde, Kamara, Buendia, Rogers , McGinn, Malen. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Newcastle's last outing came against Bournemouth, where they secured a 3-3 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ramsdale, Livramento, Botman, Thiaw, Trippier, Ramsey, Tonali, Willock, Barnes, Woltemade, Wissa. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Aston Villa are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Aston Villa and Newcastle are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Aston Villa's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Newcastle's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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