Aston Villa vs AZ Alkmaar: date, time and how to watch Europa Conference League match

Aston Villa will aim to translate their impressive Premier League form into Europe as they travel to the Netherlands to take on last season’s Europa Conference League semi-finalists AZ Alkmaar.

Unai Emery’s side have impressed in the Premier League this season and find themselves fifth in the table with six wins from their opening nine league matches.

The Villains recorded a comprehensive 4-1 victory last time out against Europa Conference League holders West Ham - a team who defeated Alkmaar on their route to glory last term.

The match between the Hammers and Alkmaar was marred by unsavoury scenes of crowd violence at the AFAS Stadion and fans will be hopeful that there isn’t a repeat of such scenes this time around.

On the pitch, Alkmaar undoubtedly pose a huge challenge to Aston Villa and the Dutch outfit are unbeaten in their opening nine league games with eight victories and one draw.

The match promises to be an intriguing encounter and a huge test of Aston Villa’s European credentials. But when is the match between the two teams and how can fans keep up to date with all of the action?

Here’s all you need to know

When is Aston Villa vs AZ Alkmaar?

Aston Villa face AZ Alkmaar on Thursday 26 October at 5.45pm and the match takes place at the AFAS Stadion.

The venue has been the home of the Dutch side since 2006 and it has a capacity of 19,478.

How to watch Aston Villa vs AZ Alkmaar

TNT Sports 2 will provide comprehensive coverage of the match between Aston Villa and AZ Alkmaar and build up to the contest begins at 5pm.

TNT Sports subscribers can also stream all of the action through their mobile phone and electronic devices by downloading the discovery+ app.

Team news

Aston Villa continue to be without long term absentees Tyrone Mings and Emiliano Buendia.

Jacob Ramsey and Alex Moreno are both closing in on comebacks but neither will be ready to return to the pitch for this clash.

The hosts are without Mayckel Lahdo who is suspended, while Mees de Wit and Sem Westerveld are sidelined with injuries.