Aston Villa host Norwegian side Viking at home in the third round of the Champions League. Aston Villa go into the match in third place with 6 points from two games, while Viking sit 28th with one point. The English side are looking to continue their strong form after a 6-0 thrashing of Fenerbahçe in the previous round, while Viking drew 3-3 with Bayern Munich.
When is the Aston Villa vs Viking match?
The match will be played on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at Villa Park. It kicks off at the following times:
- Morocco and Algeria: 20:00
- Saudi Arabia and Egypt: 22:00
What channels are showing the Aston Villa vs Viking match?
The match will be broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, the Gulf) on beIN SPORTS 4. In Germany and Croatia it will be shown on Arena Sport 8. Please note that the channel may vary depending on your package and country, so it is advisable to check your local broadcast schedule.
Team line-ups
Aston Villa’s expected line-up
Aston Villa are expected to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, based on the last official starting line-up in the Newcastle United vs Aston Villa match on 17 October 2026. The line-up may change:
- Goalkeeper: Zion Suzuki
- Defence: M. Cash, V. Lindelöf, T. Mings (captain), Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- Midfield: Boubacar Kamara, João Gomes, Alisson, Johan Manzambi, E. Buendía
- Attack: Nicolas Jackson
This line-up is based on the last official match and may change according to the coach’s selections.