Match centre
The match centre updates live from about an hour before kick-off, when the confirmed line-ups drop, then the timeline, stats, head-to-head and result as they happen.
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The rest of Matchweek 35
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Team news: Brentford and Aston Villa
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Brentford
Aston Villa
Head to head
The Head to head tab in the match centre above shows every recent meeting between Brentford and Aston Villa on record.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Brentford v Aston Villa has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.
So far this season: Brentford's referees and Aston Villa's referees, the VAR overturns in Brentford and Aston Villa games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
UK television picks are confirmed a few weeks before kick-off. Once it is picked, the broadcaster appears on the Watch button in the match centre above. Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Listen to Brentford v Aston Villa on radio
BBC Radio 5 Live covers two of each round's Saturday 3pm games, and the rest are on BBC Local Radio or the clubs' own commentary.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Brentford, and around 1,600 Aston Villa fans are housed in the East Stand corner. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Brentford v Aston Villa hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Gtech Community Stadium, booked directly with Brentford's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Brentford hospitality guide covers the lounges at Gtech Community Stadium and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Brentford's official pages before booking.
Getting to Gtech Community Stadium
Gtech Community Stadium is in London. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Brentford away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Brentford last drew 2-2 with Aston Villa. Aston Villa last drew 2-2 with Brentford. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Villa Park: Aston Villa v Brentford →
Common questions
When is the game?
Saturday 8 May at Gtech Community Stadium in London. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the day.
Where are Aston Villa fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the East Stand corner at Gtech Community Stadium, with a typical allocation of around 1,600. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
UK TV picks are confirmed a few weeks out; the broadcaster then shows in the live match centre here. Live games in the UK are on Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.