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Matchday 7 · · St James' Park

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa: lineups

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Newcastle United 11 · 8 points
Aston Villa 16 · 5 points

Predicted lineups Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Newcastle United 4-2-3-1
21 Horníček
3 Hall
4 Botman
12 Thiaw
67 Miley
28 Willock
6 González
11 Barnes
9 Wissa
23 Murphy
20 Fernandez-Pardo

Predicted lineup for Newcastle United: Horníček, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Miley, Willock, González, Barnes, Wissa, Murphy, Fernandez-Pardo

Aston Villa 4-2-3-1
1 Suzuki
29 Wan-Bissaka
5 Mings
3 Lindelöf
2 Cash
35 Gomes
8 Kamara
44 Manzambi
10 Buendía
7 McGinn
11 Jackson

Predicted lineup for Aston Villa: Suzuki, Wan-Bissaka, Mings, Lindelöf, Cash, Gomes, Kamara, Manzambi, Buendía, McGinn, Jackson

Newcastle United

Anthony Elanga remains a doubt for Newcastle United's meeting with Aston Villa because of a knee injury. The winger played no part against Coventry City after starting twice in the previous five matches.

Lewis Miley is expected to continue in defence at right-back, a role he has filled in two of the last five matches as the Magpies have also used Amar Dedić there. Dedić was among several players, including Joelinton and Dan Burn, who had limited minutes against Coventry and will need time to return to their best physical condition.

Bazoumana Touré, forced off late in that game after taking a blow to his ankle, is also doubtful for this weekend.

Aston Villa

George Hemmings could return for Aston Villa's trip to Newcastle United. The winger is doubtful with a knee injury and had started twice in the previous five matches before his absence.

Ian Maatsen and Matteo Ruggeri remain sidelined with ankle and hamstring injuries respectively. Pau Torres, who started three of the last five matches at left centre-back, is expected to give way to Tyrone Mings there this weekend.

Ibrahim Mbaye made his first start in five matches against Fenerbahçe, but Emiliano Buendía is expected to return after missing that game. João Gomes is also expected to start after appearing as a substitute.

Injuries and suspensions

Newcastle United

  • Anthony Elanga Knee injury Doubtful
  • Bazoumana Touré Knock Doubtful
  • Jacob Ramsey Injury Doubtful
  • Tino Livramento Injury Doubtful
  • Ewen Jaouen Muscle injury Unavailable

Aston Villa

  • Brian Madjo Ankle injury Doubtful
  • George Hemmings Knee injury Doubtful
  • Modou Keba Cissé Injury Doubtful
  • Amadou Onana Knee injury Unavailable
  • Ian Maatsen Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Matteo Ruggeri Hamstring injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Newcastle United

  1. Harvey Barnes 1 goals 2 assists
  2. Joe Willock 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Anthony Elanga 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Lewis Hall 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Yoane Wissa 1 goals 1 assists

Aston Villa

  1. Nicolas Jackson 5 goals 0 assists
  2. John McGinn 2 goals 2 assists
  3. Johan Manzambi 2 goals 2 assists
  4. Ross Barkley 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Emiliano Buendía 2 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Newcastle United

Player Starts Min. Form
Lukáš Horníček 5/5 450 mixed
Malick Thiaw 5/5 450 mixed
Sven Botman 5/5 450 solid
Lewis Hall 5/5 449 strong
Harvey Barnes 5/5 449 solid
Yoane Wissa 5/5 430 mixed
Lewis Miley 5/5 382 mixed
Joe Willock 4/5 313 solid

Aston Villa

Player Starts Min. Form
Zion Suzuki 5/5 450 strong
Victor Lindelöf 5/5 450 solid
John McGinn 5/5 444 strong
Boubacar Kamara 5/5 405 solid
Nicolas Jackson 5/5 382 excellent
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 4/5 337 solid
Emiliano Buendía 4/4 285 solid
João Gomes 3/4 283 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.20 1.14
  • Predicted goals3.3
  • Both teams to score67%
  • Over 2.5 goals84%
  • Corners5.7

Team comparison

NEW home Per match AVL away
1.67 Points 1.33
2.00 Goals for 1.00
1.67 Goals against 2.00
1.20 xG for 1.14
2.13 xG against 1.96
3.3 Corners 2.3
DDW Home and away form LDW

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa: head-to-head record

34 previous meetings
14 Newcastle United 11 draws 9 Aston Villa
  • Goals per match2.47
  • Both teams scored44%
  • Over 2.5 goals38%
  • Feb 2026 Aston Villa 1 - 3 Newcastle United
  • Jan 2026 Newcastle United 0 - 2 Aston Villa
  • Aug 2025 Aston Villa 0 - 0 Newcastle United
  • Apr 2025 Aston Villa 4 - 1 Newcastle United
  • Dec 2024 Newcastle United 3 - 0 Aston Villa
  • Jan 2024 Aston Villa 1 - 3 Newcastle United
  • Aug 2023 Newcastle United 5 - 1 Aston Villa
  • Jul 2023 Newcastle United 3 - 3 Aston Villa
  • Apr 2023 Aston Villa 3 - 0 Newcastle United
  • Oct 2022 Newcastle United 4 - 0 Aston Villa

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?

Jarred Gillett will referee Newcastle United vs Aston Villa.

When will the lineup for Newcastle United vs Aston Villa be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Newcastle United against Aston Villa?

Newcastle United are without Anthony Elanga (knee injury), Bazoumana Touré (knock), Jacob Ramsey (injury), Tino Livramento (injury) and Ewen Jaouen (muscle injury).

Who is unavailable for Aston Villa against Newcastle United?

Aston Villa are without Brian Madjo (ankle injury), George Hemmings (knee injury), Modou Keba Cissé (injury), Amadou Onana (knee injury), Ian Maatsen (ankle injury) and Matteo Ruggeri (hamstring injury).

What formation do Newcastle United play?

Newcastle United have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Matthias Jaissle.

What formation do Aston Villa play?

Aston Villa have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Unai Emery.

How did the last meeting between Newcastle United and Aston Villa finish?

On 14 February 2026, Aston Villa vs Newcastle United finished 1-3.

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