Aston Villa have reportedly been informed of their festive Premier League fixture schedule ahead of the traditional release window, according to local coverage published on 10 September. The Express & Star and BirminghamWorld both stated that the club learned its Christmas period dates earlier than expected following a decision by the league's organisers.
Neither publication provided specific details regarding opponents, venues or kick-off times for the December and January matches. The reports simply note that the information reached the club sooner than supporters and staff would typically anticipate.
The Premier League has not publicly addressed whether festive scheduling was distributed to clubs ahead of the usual timeline. Without official confirmation or detailed fixture lists, the precise impact on Villa's preparations over the busy winter period remains unclear.
Supporters will need to wait for formal announcements before making travel plans for the holiday matches. Until then, the early notification described by the two local outlets represents the only available detail on how the festive programme may take shape for Unai Emery's squad.
