Premier League action returns to Molineux tonight as Wolves face Aston Villa in an important West Midlands derby.
Wolves remain at the bottom of the standings, having earned just 10 points from 28 matches, placing them 17 points away from safety. They recently managed a spirited 2-2 draw against Arsenal, but their lack of scoring continues to be a concern, as they have not found the net in a league-high 15 matches this season. To avoid relegation to the Championship, they need to improve their finishing.
Aston Villa comes into the match in strong form, sitting in the top three with 51 points and aiming for Champions League qualification. However, they have faced challenges when playing against teams that defend deeply, highlighted by their recent need for a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Leeds United. Wolves have a history of being tough opponents at home, so Villa must stay alert.
Wolves vs Aston Villa – Match preview and team news
- Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
- Referee: Craig Pawson
- VAR: Paul Howard
- Last Meeting: Aston Villa 1–0 Wolves (30 Nov 2025), Premier League
Team News
Wolves
Wolves will be without Ladislav Krejci, who is suspended after receiving a red card against Crystal Palace. Captain Toti likely returns to the starting lineup after a two-month injury layoff, while Hwang Hee-chan is back in training but may not be ready for this match.
Aston Villa
Unai Emery hopes to include winger Alysson, who has missed the last two games. Villa will miss key players like captain John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, and Boubacar Kamara. Tammy Abraham is pushing for a starting position after scoring against Leeds, but Ollie Watkins is expected to lead the attack.
Form
Wolves
Wolves come into this game after a tough 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace, where they failed to convert a penalty. Their previous match was a competitive 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Wolves have only won against teams in the bottom seven of the league, remaining winless in 17 matches against teams in the top half.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa has struggled for consistency recently, winning just one of their last five matches across all competitions. In their last league game, they managed a 1-1 draw with Leeds after a late goal by Tammy Abraham. They have faced difficulties winning games when dominating possession, having secured only one win in five matches when holding over 65% of the ball this season.
Predicted Lineups
Wolves Predicted XI: Sa; Mosquera, S Bueno, Toti; Tchatchoua, Bellegarde, Andre, H Bueno; A Gomes, Armstrong, Mane
Aston Villa Predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Luiz; Bailey, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins
How to Watch Wolves vs Aston Villa?
The West Midlands derby will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
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