Aston Villa will face Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in a Premier League Matchweek 35 contest. This is a key game for both teams as Villa chase a top five finish while Tottenham battle to escape the relegation zone. Fans can prepare by watching Tottenham Hotspur’s last match highlights on their official YouTube channel, which shows their recent 1-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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The context of this match is very important. Aston Villa are pushing for Champions League qualification, while Tottenham are fighting for survival and sit 18th. Both teams are coming off different results. This match in Birmingham also comes with injury problems for both sides. The loss of key players like Xavi Simons has made things harder for Spurs this season.
Team News
Tottenham will be without Xavi Simons due to a season ending ACL injury and Dominic Solanke with a hamstring problem. Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, and several others are still out, but Destiny Udogie is back in contention. Aston Villa are missing Amadou Onana with a calf injury and Boubacar Kamara with a knee injury. Unai Emery may rotate his squad with the Europa League in mind.
Tottenham got an important win at Wolves, their first league win in 2026, showing improvement under their new manager. Aston Villa lost narrowly to Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi final first leg and have been inconsistent in recent matches. Softfootball understands that Villa’s home advantage and European focus will affect this game.
Possible Lineups
Expected Aston Villa XI:
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Tielemans, Bogarde, Bailey, Rogers, Sancho, Watkins.
Expected Tottenham Hotspur XI:
Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Palhinha, Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel, Richarlison.
Aston Villa may rest some players because of the Europa League second leg, which could give chances to Sancho and others. Tottenham will depend on Richarlison in attack because Solanke is injured.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on different sports channels and streaming platforms depending on their location.
| Channel | Kickoff Time (BST) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports | 14:00 | May 3, 2026 |
| Peacock (USA) | 09:00 ET | May 3, 2026 |
| DAZN | 14:00 | May 3, 2026 |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts a 1-1 draw.
Tottenham have improved under their new manager and may take confidence from their recent win. Aston Villa also have key injuries and may rotate because of Europe. Both teams look evenly matched, so a draw is likely.
