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KICK-OFF SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 · 15:00 LONDONVENUE VILLA PARKSCORE SOURCE PREMIER LEAGUE

Starting XI

4-2-3-1

Substitutes

Official team via BBC Sport.

After the game

Ian Maatsen facing up to two months out after ankle injury against Nottingham ForestThe left-back suffered tendon damage in Saturday's defeat at Villa Park, compounding a difficult afternoon that also saw Pau Torres limp off with a hamstring problem.13 SEPT
1874: Villa were 'their own worst enemies' in Nottingham Forest defeatThe 1874 panel lamented Aston Villa's second-half collapse against Nottingham Forest, criticising the game management and substitutions that cost them at Villa Park.13 SEPT
Aston Villa fan channels assess Nottingham Forest defeat and tactical concernsUTV Fan Channel and 1874 reflect on the home loss, debating substitutions, midfield balance and reasons for optimism.13 SEPT
Suzuki features in Villa post-match update after Nottingham Forest fixtureAston Villa published a post-match note involving Zion Suzuki following the game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.13 SEPT
1874: Aston Villa were 'masters of their own downfall' against Nottingham ForestThe 1874 panel believes Unai Emery's half-time substitutions and poor game management cost Villa a point at home, as Oliver Glasner got the better of his opposite number once again.12 SEPT

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