EFL Cup · Wed 28 Oct 2026 · Dean Court (Vitality Stadium)
Key storylines
- 3 of the last 6 meetings were draws
- Both sides missing players: 4 for Bournemouth, 3 for Aston Villa
Match info
- Competition
- EFL Cup
- Matchday
- 1
- Date
- Wed 28 Oct 2026
- Kick-off
- 19:45 (UK time)
- Venue
- Dean Court (Vitality Stadium)
- Season
- 2026-27
Recent form
Bournemouth
Aston Villa
Head to head
0Bournemouth wins3Draws3Aston Villa wins
The numbers per game
| Bournemouth | Measure | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| 1.77 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.21 |
| 1.16 | xG against | 1.61 |
| 0 | Clean sheets | 0 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| Tavernier 2.9 | Top xG | McGinn 1.6 |
| Kroupi.Jr | Penalty taker | Buendía |
Team news
Bournemouth
- ScottInjuredThigh injury - Unknown return date
- MilosavljevićInjuredThigh injury - Unknown return date
- J.AraujoInjuredThigh injury - Unknown return date
- Kroupi.JrInjuredFoot injury - Expected back 7 Nov
Aston Villa
- ManzambiDoubtful (75%)Calf injury - 75% chance of playing
- MaatsenInjuredAnkle injury - Unknown return date
- George HemmingsDoubtful (75%)Knee injury - 75% chance of playing
- RuggeriInjuredHamstring injury - Unknown return date
- Wan-BissakaDoubtful (75%)Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing
- OnanaInjuredKnee injury - Unknown return date