Jack Hobbs and Luke Murphy unlikely to feature for Bolton
Bolton are likely to have an unchanged squad for their home game against in-form Aston Villa.
Aston Villa
Smith tips Villa to extend season after latest win
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is backing his team to maintain their current progress and win a place in the Championship play-offs after their 2-1 home win over Bristol City.
Late Millwall goal dents Sheffield United’s automatic promotion hopes
Sheffield United’s automatic promotion hopes from the Sky Bet Championship were dealt a blow after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Millwall.
Gr-eight win for Villa
Goals from Tammy Abraham and Conor Hourihane earned Aston Villa an eighth successive Championship win as they beat fellow play-off hopefuls Bristol City 2-1 at Villa Park.
Villa without suspended Mings
Aston Villa are without the suspended Tyrone Mings for the visit of Bristol City.
Smith lauds Villa’s fight as his 10-man side make it seven straight wins
Dean Smith hailed Aston Villa’s character after they came from behind with 10 men to beat Rotherham 2-1 at the New York stadium.
Smith lauds Villa’s fight as his 10-man side make it seven straight wins
Dean Smith hailed Aston Villa’s character after they came from behind with 10 men to beat Rotherham 2-1 at the New York stadium.
Villa stetch winning run to seven to tighten play-off grip
Aston Villa made it seven wins in a row as they came from behind with 10 men to beat Rotherham 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship at the New York Stadium.
Villa stetch winning run to seven to tighten play-off grip
Aston Villa made it seven wins in a row a they came from behind with 10 men to beat Rotherham 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship at the New York Stadium.
Defensive concerns for both sides as Villa visit Rotherham
Rotherham will check on the fitness of Joe Mattock and Billy Jones ahead of their home game against Aston Villa.
Smith – We found a way to win
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith saluted his side’s character after two stoppage-time goals earned a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
Aston Villa leave it late to beat Sheffield Wednesday
Aston Villa put on a late show to take all three points with a 3-1 victory at Sheffield Wednesday.
Steven Fletcher pushing for Sheffield Wednesday return
Sheffield Wednesday manager Steve Bruce hopes to have Steven Fletcher available for their Championship clash against Aston Villa.
Smith demands no let up from Villa following a fifth successive victory
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has urged his side to maintain their ruthless run if they are to secure a Championship play-off place.
Abraham on target as Villa make it five wins in a row
Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham scored his 22nd goal of the season in front of watching England manager Gareth Southgate to help secure a 2-1 win against Blackburn at Villa Park.
Tammy Abraham fit as Aston Villa resume play-off push
Tammy Abraham will be fit for Aston Villa’s home game against Blackburn.
Former Villa forward Agbonlahor retires from game
Former Aston Villa and England forward Gabby Agbonlahor has announced his retirement at the age of 32.
Aston Villa and Birmingham handed FA fines
Birmingham and Aston Villa have each been fined £5,000 by the Football Association following their derby clash in the Sky Bet Championship earlier this month.
We’ve a smile on our faces again – Villa boss Dean Smith
Dean Smith claims his players now have a spring in their step after Aston Villa returned to the top six for the first time in six months following a 3-0 home win over Middlesbrough.
Grealish inspires Villa to fourth successive victory as McGinn strikes again
Jack Grealish was again the central figure in Aston Villa’s comfortable 3-0 home victory over Middlesbrough to lift Dean Smith’s side back into the Championship’s play-off places.
Changes unlikely for Villa ahead of Middlesbrough clash
Aston Villa appear to have no fresh injuries ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship home clash with Middlesbrough.
Birmingham and Villa charged over derby fracas
Birmingham and Aston Villa have been charged with failing to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during an early incident in Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship match.
Two-goal McGinn epitomises what Villa are about – Smith
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith paid tribute to John McGinn after the midfielder’s brace sparked a vital 3-1 win at Nottingham Forest.
McGinn at the double as Villa sink Forest
John McGinn’s double helped Aston Villa win the battle of the play-off hopefuls as they secured a comfortable 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Colchester vow to take severe action against fans who invaded pitch
Colchester have vowed to take severe action against two fans who invaded the pitch during Tuesday night’s home defeat to Forest Green.
Birmingham fan who punched player on pitch jailed for 14 weeks
A pitch invader who punched Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish on the jaw has been jailed for 14 weeks and ordered to pay the star £100 in compensation.
What football can do to tackle rise of hooliganism and why it must act now
Pitch invasions by lone fans at Arsenal, Birmingham and Hibernian over the weekend have provoked widespread criticism, with some politicians and pundits wondering if they represent a return to British football’s hooligan era.
I’m lucky, fan attack could have been so much worse, Jack Grealish tells court
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish believes he was “lucky” a Birmingham City fan who attacked him was not armed with a weapon, a court has heard.
I was lucky, says Grealish as calls for action grow after ‘disgraceful’ attack
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish says he was “lucky” that the supporter who attacked him during Sunday’s derby match against Birmingham was not carrying a weapon.
Birmingham fan admits attacking Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish on the pitch
A Birmingham City fan who launched an on-field attack on Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has pleaded guilty to assault.
PFA chief calls for action after ‘cowardly’ attack on Grealish
Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has called the attack on Jack Grealish “disgraceful” and “cowardly” and believes the authorities must work with the government to help stamp out such incidents.
PFA calls for full inquiry after Grealish and Smalling confronted by fans
The safety of players is at the top of the agenda after Jack Grealish was attacked on the pitch and Chris Smalling was confronted, with the Professional Footballers’ Association calling for a full inquiry after a dark day for the sport.