Aston Villa will be desperate to break their duck in the Premier League this Sunday, as Unai Emery’s struggling side host Fulham at Villa Park.
Villa finally got themselves on the scoresheet last time out against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light thanks to Matty Cash, yet that lone strike did little to ease the pressure as the wait for three points drags on.
Fulham, by contrast, have steadied the ship after a shaky start. Back-to-back home triumphs over Leeds and London rivals Brentford propelled Marco Silva’s men into the top eight.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Aston Villa vs. Fulham live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Aston Villa vs. Fulham kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, and kicks off on Sunday, September 28, at 2:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Sep. 28 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Sep. 28 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Sep. 28 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Sep. 28 | 6:00 a.m. |
Aston Villa vs. Fulham lineups, team news
Aston Villa face an anxious wait over the fitness of Emiliano Martinez, who missed the Europa League clash with a minor muscle concern. Unai Emery remains optimistic the World Cup–winning goalkeeper will be ready for Sunday’s encounter, though Marc Bizot is on standby should the Argentine fail to recover in time.
In midfield, Villa’s options are further stretched. Amadou Onana is sidelined with a hamstring issue, while Ross Barkley and Youri Tielemans remain unavailable, both having been absent for more than two weeks.
Aston Villa predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez (GK) — Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen — McGinn, Kamara — Guessand, Rogers, Sancho — Watkins
Injured: Tielemans (calf), Kamara (thigh), Onana (thigh), Barkley (personal reasons).
Suspended: None
Fulham, meanwhile, have injury troubles of their own. Summer signing Kevin, who had quickly caught the eye with his flair since arriving from Shakhtar Donetsk, is set for a spell on the treatment table after sustaining a shoulder injury. On the brighter side, Antonee Robinson completed his first 90 minutes since undergoing knee surgery in Tuesday’s cup tie against Cambridge, boosting the Cottagers’ defensive depth.
Despite Robinson’s return, Marco Silva may be tempted to stick with the same back four that secured victory over Brentford, meaning Ryan Sessegnon could retain his spot in the starting lineup.
Fulham predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Leno (GK) — Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon — Lukic, Berge — Wilson, King, Iwobi — Muniz.
Injured: Antonee Robinson (knee), Kevin (shoulder).
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, September 27
- Brentford vs. Manchester United (7:30 a.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (10:00 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool (10:00 a.m.)
- Leeds United vs. AFC Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Sunderland (12:30 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 28
- Aston Villa vs. Fulham (9:00 a.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Arsenal (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, September 29
- Everton vs. West Ham United (3:00 p.m.)