Aston Villa turn their attention to the Carabao Cup this week. They travel to Coventry City on Wednesday night. This update, published on 4 October 2026, keeps the confirmed details in one place for supporters checking before kick-off.
The Aston Villa vs Coventry third-round tie takes Unai Emery’s side to the Coventry Building Society Arena. The EFL has confirmed kick-off for 8pm BST.
The match was fixed for Wednesday 16 September. Sky Sports+ holds live UK coverage of the game. Nothing in this refresh changes those confirmed facts. It simply brings the page up to date.
Match details confirmed
The EFL has confirmed Coventry City’s home tie against Aston Villa for Wednesday 16 September. Kick-off is set for 8pm BST. The third-round match is played at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry City’s home ground.
Those details remain exactly as first verified. The date, the kick-off time and the venue are unchanged. Supporters can plan around them with confidence.
Where to watch Aston Villa at Coventry City
Aston Villa vs Coventry is live on Sky Sports+ in the UK. The broadcaster holds the rights to this third-round tie. Supporters without a ticket for the Coventry Building Society Arena can follow the whole match through that service.
No other UK broadcaster carries the fixture. The kick-off of 8pm BST on Wednesday 16 September stands as the EFL set it. Sky Sports+ remains the only live option named in the official coverage.
What happens next
Emery continues to shape his squad through the season. Supporters following those changes can read more in our coverage of Emery’s squad refresh. Closer to kick-off, lineup previews will follow, in the style of our regular predicted starting XI features. That happens for every cup round.
Supporters travelling to the Midlands, or watching in Villa colours at home, may enjoy a look back through the club’s kits across the years. Midweek cup trips like this one are nothing new for Villa. They stretch back through eras including that of former manager Graham Taylor.
For fuller context behind this fixture’s confirmation, our original report set out the details as they were first verified. This page has simply been refreshed to keep them current.
