(Credit: Imago)

Aston Villa set for 15-year first after Newcastle fixture reveal

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18 Jun 2025, 3:30 pm

Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures have now been released for the 2025/26 campaign.

Unai Emery’s side are said to have the easiest start of the upcoming season as they look to return to the Champions League.

On top of this, Villa have a streak of home fixtures after their Europa League ties, which will be a big boost for the Birmingham outfit.

Now, the Claret and Blue side has finally ended a 15-year streak which has lasted since 2010.

Emery will be aiming for Champions League football (Credit: Imago)

Aston Villa set to play at home in Premier League game week one for first time since 2010

Aston Villa’s opening Premier League game this season will take place at Villa Park against Newcastle United.

The Magpies pipped Emery’s side to a Champions League spot last season on the final day thanks to the Birmingham outfit’s defeat against Manchester United.

Now, Villa have a chance to get revenge against Newcastle on 16 August.

However, whatever happens, the Villa Park faithful are already set to witness a rare sight in game week one.

The 2025/26 campaign is the first time since 2010 that the Birmingham outfit will play at home in front of fans for their opening fixture in the Premier League.

Since then, they have had a home tie in the 2020/21 campaign when they played Sheffield United behind closed doors.

Villa’s last opening Premier League fixture in front of their fans came in their 3-0 victory over West Ham in the 2010/11 season.

Tyrone Mings picked up a terrible ACL injury the last time Villa met Newcastle on the opening day (Credit: Imago)

Newcastle will be a massive test for Aston Villa

Villa could have a much-changed side for the Newcastle tie when the fixture comes around.

Therefore, for any new signings, it could be a baptism of fire at Villa Park against the Champions League outfit.

Aston Villa first five Premier League fixtures	Dates
Newcastle United (home)	16 August
Brentford (away)	23 August
Crystal Palace (home)	30 August
Everton (away)	13 September
Sunderland (home)	20 September

The dates of Aston Villa's opening five fixtures are subject to change

A victory will be expected by the home fans, and they cannot afford a repeat of the Newcastle opening day defeat from two years ago.

Hopefully, Emery has a plan for the match and can take three points off his European rivals, getting off to the perfect start.

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