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The Villa side facing Stratford Town in a pre-season friendly this evening. Included is Alex Bamba, an Ivorian defender who most recently played for partner club ASEC Mimosas, with little other detail about his involvement currently available.
A 2-1 win over Tamworth for our U21s this evening as pre-season preparations continued, Markie Meade notching the winner following a second half turnaround.
Mohamed Kone has joined FC Annecy on a permanent deal. All the best, Mohamed! 🙏
Best of luck to Sam Proctor who joins Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan! 👊
The club has confirmed that Yeimar Mosquera has completed a permanent move to Vitoria Guimares. All the best, Yei! 🙏
Three pre-season friendlies have been confirmed for our U21 squad. 🆚 Tamworth, Tuesday 21st July, 7:45pm, The Lamb Ground 🆚 Stratford Town, Tuesday 28th July, 7:30pm, The Arden Garages Stadium 🆚 Shrewsbury Town, Saturday 1st August, 3:00pm, The Croud Meadow.
Congratulations to Jack Allan who has signed his first professional contract! 🧤
Best of luck to Oliwier Zych who has joined Vitoria Guimares on a season-long loan! 👏
Congratulations to Sam Lewis who has signed a new contract with the club! 🧤
The club has confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Blade Earley from Cambridge United. Welcome to Villa, Blade! 👏
The club has announced its intake of scholars ahead of the 2026/27 season. Congratulations to Jayden Garthwaite, MJ Iyeli, Kairi Ketebu, Curtis Mitchell, Vincely Mudame, Lennon Moss, Olly Lloyd, Josh Blake, Oscar Johnson, Erin Orebowale and Dan Adediran! 📝
We have been drawn into Northern Section Group B of this season’s EFL Trophy, coming up against Blackpool, Wigan Athletic and Crewe Alexandra. Full schedule details will be available once released.
Our U21 side will compete in the 2026/27 EFL Trophy, having been placed into the Northern Section of the draw. We will placed into one of the following groups during the draw on Thursday 25th June.
Congratulations to Max Jenner who has signed a new contract with the club. 🤝
Best wishes and good luck to I-Lani Edwards, Ronnie Hollingshead, Thierry Katsukunya, Max Lott, Calum Moreland, Charlie Pavey, Ewan Simpson, Kerr Smith, Elijah Briscoe, Jacob Green, Cole Ramsey and Junior Wilson who will be leaving the club at the end of their contracts.
😔 Aston Villa 0-2 Yokohama F. Marinos The Japanese side take the win and advance to the Final of the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens, bringing our tournament to a close. Hope you enjoyed the experience, boys! 👏
✅ Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham United (AET) Ashton McWilliams struck in the final seconds of 3v3 Extra Time to send us into the Semi Finals at the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens. We’ll play Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos at around 9:00am UK time in the Final Four.
A clean sweep of Group Stage wins on our opening day of @hksoccersevens action as we top Group C! 😍 Aston Villa 2-1 Lee Man FC (Cotcher, Routh) Aston Villa 6-0 Singapore Cricket Club (Carroll (2), Mulley, Jenner, McWilliams, Lynch) Larne FC 1-2 Aston Villa (Cotcher, Lynch)
Following the confirmation of the club’s return to the Champions League, Aston Villa will return to play in the 2026/27 UEFA Youth League. 🇪🇺
A special season from this pair. 😍 Markie Meade: 21 goals, 6 assists. Jack McGrath: 11 goals, 12 assists.
FT | Crystal Palace U18 1-2 Aston Villa U18 Goals from Markie Meade and Jack McGrath are enough to rubber stamp a fourth successive away win to close out our U18 Premier League South campaign. Villa finish the season in third place, with Chelsea claiming the region title.
HT | 🦅 0-2 🟣 It’s a two goal advantage after 45 with Meade and McGrath both on target in South London.
31’ | Can’t have one without the other. Lead doubled. 😍 🦅 0-2 🟣
Underway for the final time this season! Come on the Villa! 💜 🦅 0-0 🟣
For the final time this campaign, it's matchday in the U18 Premier League. 😍 🆚 Crystal Palace U18 🏟️ Copers Cope Training Ground ⌚️ Kick Off 1:00pm 📝 Goal Updates 📺 Live on PalaceTV+ (purchase required)
This team is on FIRE. 🔥 The U18 Premier League season finishes on Tuesday afternoon with the rearranged trip to Crystal Palace, kick off at 1:00pm in South London. It’s a two-way battle for second place in the South Group, with Spurs playing West Brom at the same time.