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Leeds United face a challenging trip to third-placed Aston Villa on Saturday
11:30, 21 Feb 2026
Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa and Jayden Bogle of Leeds United in action during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland Road
Leeds United were narrowly beat 2-1 by Aston Villa in November's reverse fixture(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about Leeds United's trip to Aston Villa
Kick-off Details: Villa Park will serve as the scene for a crucial Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United on Saturday. The action will get underway at 3pm.
Domestic Broadcast Restrictions: Due to the long-standing Saturday afternoon blackout regulations in the UK, the match will not be shown live on any domestic television channel. Consequently, fans in the country will be unable to access a legal live stream for the duration of the 90 minutes.
Overseas Options: Fans in the UK may miss out due to the blackout, but spectators around the world can still tune in nonetheless. NBC Sports Network will broadcast the fixture in the United States, while fans in Australia can watch via Stan Sport.
Radio Coverage: Dedicated audio commentary is available through BBC Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT and local BBC radio for those wanting to follow the action in real time. Supporters can also tune into the bespoke radio services provided by the clubs' internal media channels, VillaTV and LUTV.
Highlights Availability: Viewers can catch a full recap of the game's highlights during the scheduled Match of the Day broadcast on BBC One later on Saturday. Digital summaries will also be uploaded to the Sky Sports YouTube channel and official club apps shortly after the final whistle.
Leeds Injury Concerns: The visitors are traveling without defensive duo Pascal Struijk and Anton Stach, both of whom are still undergoing rehabilitation for their respective injuries. The coaching staff is also monitoring Noah Okafor and Daniel James closely as both attackers require late assessments before their involvement is confirmed.
Return of Key Striker: Leeds fans will be encouraged by the availability of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is fit enough to lead the attack after a successful outing in the FA Cup. His physical presence at the top of the pitch will be vital as the team searches for crucial points on the road.
Villa’s Midfield Crisis: Unai Emery is facing a selection headache in the centre of the park with key men John McGinn, Youri Tielemans and Boubacar Kamara each currently ruled out. These long-term absences are compounded by uncertainty regarding Matty Cash, who remains a major fitness concern due to a knee issue.
Boost for the Hosts: On a more positive note, Andres Garcia has returned to full training and is expected to be included in the matchday squad this weekend. His recovery provides a much-needed boost to the defensive options available to the Villa coaching staff as they rotate their lineup.
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