West Ham United travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday in what is another huge game.
Indeed, there is a very real chance that West Ham United could escape the Premier League’s relegation zone in time for the final international break of the season.
With relegation rivals Nottingham Forest and Tottenham going up against each other on Sunday, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have a very real chance of shooting up the Premier League table.
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A graphic showing the lineup that West Ham United should pick against Aston Villa in the Premier League on 19/03/2026.
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While Villa have generally been a force at home under Unai Emery, they are on a dreadful run and have lost their last two home games.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue for Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Aston Villa vs West Ham United is scheduled for a 2.15pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday, 22 March, 2026.
The match will be played at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham.
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How to watch Aston Villa vs West Ham United
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 1pm GMT ahead of a 2.15pm kick-off time.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch the game via the Sky Go website and app.
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Aston Villa vs West Ham United team news
Villa have significant injury problems heading into the game.
Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans are injured, robbing Emery of most of his first-choice midfield.
Crysencio Summerville is a doubt for West Ham against Aston Villa with a calf injury, although Nuno will provide further updates during Friday’s pre-match press conference.
At this stage, the Irons are not thought to have any other injury concerns.
Crysencio Summerville gets treatment on an injury during West Ham vs Brentford in the FA Cup.
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Aston Villa vs West Ham United prediction
This looks like a great time to play Villa. Emery’s side are struggling and are in Europa League action on Thursday night.
As such, an away win does not feel out of the question. West Ham, with their ability to counter-attack, are surely not the team Villa want to be playing right now.
Score prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 West Ham United
Aston Villa vs West Ham United confirmed referee
The Premier League have confirmed that Paul Tierney will oversee the game. Stuart Attwell will be on VAR duty.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United head to head (h2h) history and results
Aston Villa wins: 42
Draws: 37
West Ham United wins: 45
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