Fulham vs Aston Villa: How to watch the game on TV, live stream, kick-off time, team news

Aston Villa take on Fulham this midweek in a Premier League game considered a must-win if Steven Gerrard is to remain in charge of the club. The former Liverpool man has come under heavy pressure over recent weeks having only led his side to two wins in the opening 10 league fixtures.

Much to the dismay of supporters, Villa have dropped countless points against the likes of Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United. Sitting in 16th place and just one point above the relegation zone, the Villans are falling well below expectations and need a speedy response.

Last time out, Graham Potter’s Chelsea got the better of Gerrard’s men at Villa Park - turning them over with a 2-0 victory and far more possession. Despite having higher figures for shots, efforts on target, and corners, Villa were unable to break through a resilient Blues defence.

They do now face somewhat of an easier opposition with Fulham up next, though, as the Cottagers have seen quite the drop-off in form. Fulham had started the season well, but have lost three of their last five matches, picking up just four points out of an available 15.

Marco Silva’s team can’t be too underestimated though, as they have picked up some impressive results earlier on in the campaign, including a thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool and a 2-1 win over Brighton. Craven Cottage has also proven to be a tough place to go, especially under the lights for an evening fixture.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kick-off, including the latest team news, the kick-off time, how to watch the game on UK television, and how to see highlights after the final whistle.

Is Fulham vs Aston Villa on TV and how can I watch it?

Kicking off at 7.30pm on Thursday, October 20, Villa’s clash against Fulham is indeed on live television. Supporters in the UK can tune into the match on Amazon Prime Video, with build-up starting at 7pm. This is only available to Prime members, however, but there are instructions for how to sign up at the end of this article.

What is the team news ahead of Fulham vs Aston Villa?

Tyrone Mings is expected to be available for selection despite picking up an ankle injury in the defeat to Chelsea. As is Leon Bailey, who is said to be ready ahead of the game. Meanwhile, young striker Cameron Archer faces a late fitness test.

Gerrard will have to make do without Lucas Digne (calf), post-World Cup returnee Boubacar Kamara (knee), and Ludwig Augustinsson, who suffered a hamstring strain against Leeds United. Diego Carlos remains sidelined after having surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon.

How to sign up for Amazon Prime

There are a whole host of benefits available to Amazon Prime subscribers, including next day delivery, Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime Gaming. Here’s how to sign up to the service.

1. Head to Amazon.co.uk
2. Click on the ‘Prime’ tab
3. Click on ‘start your 30-day free trial’
4. Enter payment information and follow on-screen instructions
5. Enjoy a month free and then decide if you’d like to keep the benefits

Amazon Prime will renew automatically for £7.99 per month, so those using the trial must cancel their subscription before the first payment date if they decide they don’t want a continuation. All of this information is available in the ‘my account’ section of the Amazon website.

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