Updated October 31, 2026: Aston Villa are scheduled to host Fulham at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00), or 20:00 UTC. This is a 2026/27 Premier League Matchweek 9 fixture. The league's latest published fixture schedule, official fixture data and Aston Villa's match information all retain the Saturday evening start. Sky Sports is the confirmed live broadcaster for viewers in the United Kingdom.
The match was moved from an earlier Sunday slot, so some saved calendars may still show the wrong day. The important newer matchday information is that Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon is suspended, Aston Villa has specified an exact time for its pre-kickoff Remembrance tribute, and the club has published entry and travel arrangements. The game remains scheduled; a final result and confirmed starting lineups are not yet available in the official fixture feed at the time of this update.
These details appear in the Premier League fixture list, its revised October and November schedule, the official Matchweek 9 fixture feed and the Aston Villa match center. Recheck those sources if a notification or third-party fixture app displays a different kickoff.
It was originally scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Birmingham. Aston Villa announced on September 1 that Fulham's visit would instead be played on Saturday evening. The Premier League amendment notice attributes the change to Villa's UEFA Champions League commitment on Tuesday, November 3. The club's own announcement identifies Barcelona as that European opponent.
The switch was a genuine fixture change, not a daylight-saving conversion error. The United Kingdom changed from British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time on October 25, 2026. Birmingham is on GMT (UTC+00:00) on October 31, so the scheduled 8:00 p.m. in Birmingham equals 20:00 UTC. There is no additional one-hour difference to apply. International viewers should convert the verified UTC instant using the clock rules for their own location on the match date.
Fulham defender Ryan Sessegnon is suspended for Matchweek 9. He is named in the Premier League's official suspension list, which was updated on October 29. It is a confirmed disciplinary absence rather than a predicted selection decision. The same league update lists Villa defender Matty Cash on four league yellow cards, close to the five-booking threshold; that does not mean Cash is suspended for this fixture.
For Aston Villa, pre-match injury reporting identifies Amadou Onana, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Matteo Ruggeri as expected absentees and treats Modou Keba Cisse as a fitness doubt. Those are reported availability assessments, not an official final squad announcement. The October 29 injury roundup gives the basis for that distinction.
Reporting from Fulham coach Álvaro Arbeloa's October 30 press conference indicated that his squad was otherwise fit, including Emile Smith Rowe, while Sessegnon's ban remained in force. Earlier previews had described Smith Rowe as doubtful; those previews should not be treated as later fitness confirmation. See the Friday press-conference coverage for the attributed update. Starting roles, substitutes and any late withdrawals remain unconfirmed until the official team sheets are issued.
Villa manager Unai Emery said in his October 30 club interview that his priority is the Fulham league match, despite the upcoming European fixture. His comments about squad depth and players returning to fitness do not amount to a confirmed lineup. Avoid treating predicted elevens or a reported recovery date as a guarantee of matchday availability.
In the UK, Sky Sports is the rights-holding broadcaster explicitly listed alongside the revised fixture by the Premier League and Aston Villa. Consult the Sky Sports football schedule and your subscription information for the channel and streaming access available to you. A television listing can be updated independently of the league's official kickoff time.
Outside the UK, broadcast and streaming rights depend on the country. Sky Sports' UK listing should not be presented as an international viewing option. Use the Premier League's rights information or a licensed broadcaster in your country to verify how to watch. If you only need team sheets, match incidents or the result, use the club's official match center or the Premier League fixture page once information is published.
Aston Villa's October 30 matchday guide says turnstiles open at 6:30 p.m. in Birmingham, GMT (UTC+00:00), an hour and a half before kickoff. The club uses tickets delivered through the latest version of its official Aston Villa app. Sign in to your digital account, find the ticket in the Tickets section, and check access before traveling. If a ticket is missing, the club advises signing out and signing in again.
Villa Park supports NFC entry, including Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Download or prepare the relevant digital ticket before reaching the stadium; free Wi-Fi is available near the turnstiles, but it is sensible not to rely on it as your only way of retrieving admission details. The club said a limited number of general-admission tickets remained when its guide was issued on October 30. This does not establish present-day availability or pricing. Check the match-specific ticket rules and the official sales channel for eligibility and remaining seats.
The club warns of a planned M42 motorway closure from Friday, October 30 at 9:00 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00) until Monday, November 2 at 5:00 a.m. GMT (UTC+00:00), including Junctions 6 to 9 northbound and Junctions 9 to 7 southbound. Motorists should check live road information before leaving, since diversion conditions can change. Villa Park also has construction work affecting movement around one end of the ground, and the club asks supporters to arrive earlier than usual.
The AV82 city-center shuttle and AV1 Tamworth shuttle are listed as operating for this match. Consult the matchday guide for how to board or pre-book rather than assuming a particular departure time. Public-transport passengers should also check rail services for the return journey after the evening kickoff. Parking in the vicinity is limited; Aston Villa's official travel site provides match-by-match parking information.
The club now specifies a 7:45 p.m. Birmingham start, GMT (UTC+00:00), for its pre-match Remembrance tribute on Saturday, October 31—15 minutes before the scheduled 8:00 p.m. kickoff. The October 30 matchday guide describes an Armed Forces presence, a parade, a wreath laying, a reading of For the Fallen, a period of silence and The Last Post. Supporters wishing to observe the ceremony should be in their seats before 7:45 p.m.
Aston Villa says shirts featuring poppy symbols form part of its Remembrance support for the Royal British Legion. Selected shirts are due to be auctioned for the charity. The tribute timing is an event-program detail; it is not a change to the 8:00 p.m. kickoff.
The confirmed fixture remains Aston Villa vs Fulham, Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Villa Park, kicking off at 8:00 p.m. in Birmingham (GMT, UTC+00:00), equivalent to 20:00 UTC. No subsequent official kickoff or venue change was identified in the sources checked for this update.
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