Aston Villa vs Fulham: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Aston Villa host Fulham at Villa Park on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the Premier League (round 9). Prediction markets make Aston Villa the favourite at 46%, with the draw at 26% (Polymarket). Aston Villa have had 10 days of rest since playing Viking FK (Champions League); Fulham have had 14 after facing Hull and travel about 162 km. Aston Villa are without 7 players (Johan Manzambi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, George Hemmings and others); Fulham are missing 1 (Hugo Larsson).