Newcastle United vs Aston Villa: Premier League Preview and Team Updates

Newcastle United will host Aston Villa in an exciting Premier League clash this weekend. The match promises high stakes, as both teams look to improve their standings.

Historical Context

The history between Newcastle and Aston Villa at St James’ Park is notable. Newcastle is unbeaten in their last 17 home league encounters against Aston Villa, with a record of 11 wins and 6 draws. They have dominated recent fixtures, winning the last four matches with an impressive aggregate score of 13-1.

Current Form

Newcastle United

• Newcastle remains unbeaten in their last eight home Premier League games, achieving six wins and two draws.
• They have started 2026 strongly, securing consecutive victories against Crystal Palace and Leeds at home.
• Before this season, their last successful start with three home league wins was in 2012.
• The Magpies have also been prolific at home, scoring two or more goals in their last eight matches.

Aston Villa

• Aston Villa has taken four points from their last two league matches against Newcastle, which is an improvement from their prior six meetings.
• Despite a strong start to the season, they have struggled in recent matches, failing to score in their last two outings despite 33 attempts.
• This season, they have secured 18 points away from home, the second-highest total among teams this season.

Team Performers

Bruno Guimarães is a standout player for Newcastle this season, having contributed to nine goals at St James’ Park, the highest for any player this term. Conversely, Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa scored four goals in his last two matches before Christmas but has struggled to find the net since then.

Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, has won 135 Premier League matches. A single victory will see him equal Roy Hodgson’s record of 136 wins, advancing his position among English managers. In contrast, Aston Villa is hoping to improve their scoring record, which has seen them maintain a negative goal difference on the road.

Key Match Facts

As Newcastle hosts Aston Villa, both teams will look to capitalize on recent performances and statistics to secure vital points in the Premier League standings.