Newcastle host Aston Villa in the seventh round of the English Premier League on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with both clubs looking to improve disappointing league positions.

Newcastle are 11th after six matches, having collected eight points. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 13, leaving them with a negative goal difference.

The Magpies suffered a heavy defeat in their previous league fixture, losing 4-1 away to Coventry, managed by Frank Lampard. That result extended the pressure on Newcastle to produce a stronger performance when Aston Villa visit.

Aston Villa in 16th

Aston Villa are even lower in the table, sitting 16th with five points from their opening six games. Unai Emery’s side have scored six goals and conceded 11 during that run.

However, Villa go into the match with renewed confidence after recording a commanding victory in the Champions League. They beat Fenerbahce 6-0 at home on Wednesday in the second round of the league phase.

That result continued a positive run across all competitions. Aston Villa have avoided defeat in their past five matches, winning four of them.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have managed two victories in their last five games in all competitions. The contrasting recent records add further uncertainty to a match involving two teams yet to establish consistent league form.

The bookmakers’ experts are unable to identify a clear favourite for the game.

Both sides have defensive weaknesses

The recent statistics point to a potentially open contest. Newcastle have conceded 13 goals in six league matches, while Aston Villa have allowed 11. Neither team has yet produced a strong defensive record, and both need points to improve their positions.

The match could therefore produce several goals, with both clubs under pressure to address their league campaigns. The prediction is for more than 2.5 goals to be scored.

The fixture will be played on Saturday, 17 October 2026, as part of the seventh round of the English Premier League.