Aston Villa is set to take on Hull City at the MKM Stadium this Saturday, September 5, 2026, as they look to turn around a dismal start to their Premier League campaign. Currently, Villa finds themselves at the bottom of the league table, having yet to score a goal, register a shot on target, or earn a point in their first two matches.
Manager Unai Emery is fully aware of the uphill battle his team faces against Hull City, who have made a strong return to the Premier League with two wins out of two matches. Emery noted the contrasting fortunes of the two clubs, stating, “Especially tomorrow against Hull City, they are the joint first in the league now with six points and we are at the bottom, two matches and zero points. For us, it’s challenging so, so much.” He emphasized his commitment to developing the squad he has been tasked with rebuilding, aiming to strengthen the team as much as possible.
In terms of team news, Aston Villa will be without Joao Gomes, who is serving the second match of a three-game suspension due to a red card received in their previous match against Brighton. Additionally, Amadou Onana remains sidelined with a long-term ACL injury. The injury list also includes Johan Manzambi and Brian Madjo, while winger Leon Bailey has departed the club, joining Olympiacos on a permanent deal.
On a more positive note, new signing Leon Goretzka is available for selection, although Emery indicated that the midfielder requires more training sessions before he can be considered for a starting role. As a result, Goretzka is likely to start on the bench. Nicolas Jackson is expected to lead the attack for Villa, with fellow deadline-day signings Ibrahim Mbaye and Taylor Harwood-Bellis also in contention to feature, likely as substitutes. The right-back position remains competitive, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Matty Cash vying for the starting spot.
As for the predicted lineup for Aston Villa, Emery may opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation, which could see the following players take the field: Suzuki in goal; a defensive line consisting of Cash, Lindelof, Torres, and Ruggeri; a midfield pairing of Kamara and Goretzka; with McGinn, Buendia, and Mbaye supporting Jackson in attack.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:30 BST and will be available for live viewing on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK, with coverage starting prior to the match.
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