Club Friendlies
18 July, 2024 - Indian Date
Poundland Bescot Stadium
MATCH TIMES
India
12:00 AM
UAE
10:30 PM
Saudi Arabia
09:30 PM
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LIVE INFO
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Aston Villa possible starting lineup: Simkin; C. Barrett, Williams, Okagbue, Farquharson, L. Gordon; Stirk, Lakin, Earing; J. Gordon, Matt
Walsall possible starting lineup: Olsen; Kesler-Hayden, Torres, Hause, Digne; Rogers, Barkley, Barrenechea, Ramsey; Archer, Dobbin
Team Previews
Aston Villa will commence their preparations for their return to the Champions League with a friendly against Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Wednesday. Led by Unai Emery, Villa surprised many by clinching fourth place in the Premier League last season, marking their first European campaign in over four decades.
Their journey to the top four included an impressive streak of home victories, but the season concluded with disappointments in the Europa Conference League and a heavy defeat to Crystal Palace. Now, Villa are gearing up for their European adventure with a series of pre-season fixtures, including matches against Spartak Trnava, Columbus Crew, Club America, RB Leipzig, Athletic Bilbao, and Borussia Dortmund.
Meanwhile, Walsall, who finished 11th in League Two last season, have already begun their pre-season with a convincing 3-0 win over Alvechurch. They eagerly anticipate hosting Villa in what promises to be a thrilling encounter, marking their first competitive meeting since their days in the Third Division back in 1972.
Both teams face challenging pre-season schedules: Villa aims to integrate new signings and prepare for the rigors of the Champions League, while Walsall seeks to build momentum and enhance their performance in the upcoming league campaign.