How to Watch Aston Villa v Fulham: Kick-Off Time, TV Channels and Cost

Aston Villa host Fulham at Villa Park in the Premier League on Saturday, Oct. 31, in a late kick-off that Radio Times and Aston Villa Review both list as 8 p.m. Goal.com, which addresses U.S. viewers, lists a 4 p.m. start. In the U.K. the match is live on Sky Sports; Goal.com says it can also be watched live in the United States.

Both teams arrive on winning runs, according to the previews, though Fulham sit 15th in the table and Villa 9th, per Goal.com.

What it means for viewers: kick-off, channels and cost

The unusual evening slot has a practical cause. Aston Villa Review reported that Villa play away at Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, which ruled out a Sunday or Monday game. Sky Sports had picked the match for the Sunday 2 p.m. slot, so it was moved to Saturday, the only available kick-off time at which Sky can broadcast it.

For U.K. viewers, Radio Times said the game is on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. It listed these ways to pay:

• Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or the complete sports package plus Netflix costs £35 per month.
• Sky customers can stream through the Sky Go app on most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
• NOW offers a day membership at £14.99. Its football package starts at £23.99 a month, Multi-Sport starts at £19.99, and all Sky Sports is available from £27.99.

Radio Times said listeners can follow the match on talkSPORT, on DAB radio, on MW 1089 kHz, or online through its website and app. Goal.com said U.S. viewers can find TV and streaming options on its page, but its text does not name a channel.

Villa look for a third straight league win

Unai Emery's side are aiming for a third consecutive league victory after beating Newcastle United and Manchester City, according to Aston Villa Review. It reported that Villa are unbeaten in their last four league games and recently won a home league match for the first time this season.

Radio Times said Villa have taken 10 points from their last four league outings after a slow start amid a summer of upheaval. Goal.com reported that Nicolas Jackson scored twice in the 2-1 win over Manchester City, which it said handed City their first domestic defeat of the season. Radio Times said Jackson, who signed from Chelsea to replace Ollie Watkins, has six goals in his last six games across all competitions.

Villa went out of the League Cup on Wednesday, losing 3-0 to Bournemouth, per Goal.com. Aston Villa Review described that exit as a separate matter from their league form. The site also noted that Villa have won all three of their Champions League matches this season.

Fulham seek to keep momentum under Arbeloa

Fulham have won their last two league games, both under new manager Álvaro Arbeloa. According to Goal.com, both were 1-0 results, at Coventry City and against Hull City. Radio Times said they kept clean sheets in both, and Aston Villa Review described the wins as their first under Arbeloa. Fulham then lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace in the League Cup on Wednesday.

Radio Times credited summer signing David Affengruber with helping tighten the defense and said the Austrian is set to return after Joachim Andersen played in the cup tie. Aston Villa Review said Arbeloa replaced Marco Silva, who left for Benfica, and that several players departed in the summer.

Team news and recent meetings

Aston Villa Review reported that Aaron Wan-Bissaka is not expected back from injury until after the international break. It said Matteo Ruggeri is out and not expected to return until December.

Fulham won the last meeting 1-0 at Craven Cottage on April 25, 2026, with Ryan Sessegnon scoring, according to both Aston Villa Review and Goal.com. Aston Villa Review said Villa have won their last seven home matches against Fulham, including two in the Championship. Goal.com said Villa won three of the last five meetings to Fulham's two, including a 3-1 win at Villa Park in September 2025.

Around Prague, based on reporting by Aston Villa Review, Goal.com, Radio Times