Aston Villa return to Premier League action against Brentford at Villa Park on Saturday 10 October.
Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm BST, with the fixture coming three weeks after Villa’s dramatic 3-2 victory away to Tottenham Hotspur.
The match has not been selected for live television coverage in the UK because it falls within the Saturday afternoon broadcast blackout.
Unai Emery therefore has an extended period to prepare his squad before a demanding run of Premier League and Champions League fixtures begins.
Aston Villa vs Brentford match details
- Match: Aston Villa vs Brentford
- Competition: Premier League
- Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
- Kick-off: 3pm BST
- Venue: Villa Park
- UK TV: Not live in the UK
The Premier League’s confirmed October fixture schedule lists Villa against Brentford among the 3pm fixtures on 10 October.
Supporters can follow Villa’s full schedule throughout the campaign through our regularly updated Aston Villa fixtures and results hub.
Why is Aston Villa vs Brentford not on TV in the UK?
The Brentford match falls inside the traditional Saturday afternoon blackout.
Premier League matches are not broadcast live domestically between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on Saturdays during the closed period.
The Premier League’s official broadcast guide explains that the restriction is primarily intended to protect attendances and atmosphere throughout professional, lower-league and non-league football.
The Football Association uses the closed period under UEFA Article 48.
That means Sky Sports and TNT Sports will not show Aston Villa vs Brentford live in the UK.
Supporters unable to attend can follow score updates and match coverage through official club, Premier League and broadcast media platforms before television highlights become available later.
Aston Villa return with momentum after Tottenham win
Villa entered the international break in considerably better shape than they started September.
Goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emiliano Buendía earned Emery’s side a 3-2 victory at Tottenham.
Our Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa match report details how Villa survived early pressure before becoming increasingly dangerous on the counter-attack.
It was their first Premier League victory of the campaign and followed a 3-1 Carabao Cup success against Coventry City.
The break now gives Emery an opportunity to work on the areas which still need improvement while several players continue their injury rehabilitation.
Could Pau Torres return against Brentford?
Pau Torres is one of the players Villa will hope to move closer to full fitness during the break.
The centre-back has been unavailable with a hamstring problem and was initially expected to miss around two to four weeks.
Brentford therefore represents the earliest possible fixture to monitor rather than a confirmed comeback date.
Our latest Pau Torres injury update explains his recovery window and the matches he could potentially target.
Ian Maatsen is expected to remain unavailable for longer.
The left-back suffered ankle tendon damage against Nottingham Forest and faces a six-to-eight-week recovery period.
Supporters can follow the latest status of every absentee through our Aston Villa injury and suspension hub.
What are Aston Villa’s next fixtures after Brentford?
The Brentford fixture begins a demanding October period.
Villa travel to Newcastle United the following weekend before hosting Manchester City.
The Premier League has confirmed that Newcastle vs Villa will kick off at 5.30pm BST on Saturday 17 October and will be shown live on Sky Sports.
Manchester City then visit Villa Park at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 24 October, with TNT Sports broadcasting the match live.
Villa also have Champions League commitments between those league fixtures.
That makes the Brentford game the beginning of a significant run rather than an isolated return from the international break.
For supporters planning to attend the next match, availability and purchasing information can be checked through Aston Villa’s official ticketing portal.
After three weeks without a competitive Villa fixture, all attention will turn back to Villa Park on 10 October.
