Aston Villa and Tottenham go head-to-head in an exciting FA Cup fourth-round clash at Villa Park. Spurs might have the historical edge in this competition, but their recent form suggests trouble on the road.
Ange Postecoglou’s side has faced significant challenges on the road lately, managing just a single victory in their last five domestic outings within regulation time. Adding to their woes, the humiliating 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the League Cup only amplifies concerns over their away form.
Meanwhile, Villa, under Unai Emery, have turned their home ground into a fortress, going unbeaten in nine straight games at Villa Park. With Ollie Watkins expected to play key role, this one promises goals.
Tottenham had to grind out a 3-0 extra-time win over non-league Tamworth in the last round, while Villa saw off West Ham with a 2-1 victory. Both teams have attacking firepower, but Villa’s consistency at home makes them slight favorites.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Aston Villa vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this FA Cup match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: ESPN+
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What time does Aston Villa vs. Tottenham kick off?
This FA Cup clash takes place at the Villa Park in Birmingham, England and kicks off on Sunday, February 9 at 5:35 p.m. local time (GMT).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Feb. 9 | 12:35 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Feb. 9 | 11:35 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Feb. 9 | 10:35 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Feb. 9 | 9:35 a.m. |
Aston Villa vs. Tottenham predicted lineups, team news
Tyrone Mings remains in limbo as he awaits further updates on his injury status, while Pau Torres is sidelined for at least another month. Matty Cash is also ruled out, adding to Villa’s defensive concerns.
Meanwhile, Ollie Watkins and Ross Barkley are both doubts, leaving Unai Emery with key selection headaches ahead of this crucial FA Cup clash.
Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio could mark their first appearances for Aston Villa, though Axel Disasi remains ineligible due to being cup-tied. Meanwhile, recent signings Andres Garcia and Donyell Malen, both handed immediate Premier League debuts, could be called upon once again.
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Garcia, Konsa, Kamara, Digne — Tielemans, McGinn — Malen, Rogers, Bailey — Watkins.
Injured: Mings, Torres, Cash, Watkins (Questionable), Barkley
Suspended: Disasi (cup-tied)
Mathys Tel is expected to make his first start after featuring off the bench at Anfield, stepping in for the injured Richarlison, whose absence only adds to Spurs’ growing list of sidelined players.
He joins Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, and Wilson Odobert on the sidelines, all of whom will miss this clash. However, there’s a chance that Timo Werner could recover from his thigh injury in time to feature.
Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Kinsky (GK) — Porro, Davies, Danso, Gray — Bentancur, Bergvall, Bissouma — Son, Tel, Kulusevski.
Injured: Johnson, Udogie, Vicario, Solanke, Werner, Odobert, Dragusin, van de Ven
Suspended: None
Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Prediction
Aston Villa’s strong home form gives them the edge, while Tottenham’s inconsistent away performances and injury concerns could be a setback. Expect a competitive clash, but Villa’s attacking depth might see them edge out a narrow win.
- Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham
FA Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, February 7
- Manchester United vs. Leicester City (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, February 8
- Leeds United vs. Millwall (7:15 a.m.)
- Leyton Orient vs. Manchester City (7:15 a.m.)
- Coventry City vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Everton vs. AFC Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Preston North End vs. Wycombe Wanderers (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m.)
- Stoke City vs. Cardiff City (10:00 a.m.)
- Wigan Athletic vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Birmingham City vs. Newcastle United (12:45 p.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, February 9
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (7:30 a.m.)
- Plymouth Argyle vs. Liverpool (10:00 a.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur (12:35 p.m.)
