Aston Villa and Chelsea meet in the Premier League on Wednesday evening, both aiming to reverse recent poor form. Villa suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at bottom-club Wolves on Friday, allowing Manchester United to leapfrog them into third place. Chelsea, meanwhile, have taken just one point from their last two games after throwing away leads against Leeds and Burnley, and lost 2-1 to leaders Arsenal on Sunday.
The match takes place on Wednesday 4 March 2026. Kick-off time is yet to be confirmed, but Premier League midweek fixtures typically start at 19:45 or 20:00 GMT. Viewers in the UK can watch live on TNT Sports, which is available via BT TV, Sky, and Virgin Media. TNT Sports can also be streamed through discovery+, with a Premium monthly pass offering access without a contract.
For radio coverage, the match will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 2. Betting odds from bet365 list Aston Villa at 17/10, a draw at 12/5, and Chelsea at 31/20. A bet boost offers Chelsea to win, Cole Palmer 2+ shots on target, and Joao Pedro 2+ shots on target at 18/1 (20/1).
Both teams are desperate for points: Villa have won only one of their last six games, while Chelsea have fallen six points behind the top four and three behind fifth-place Liverpool, denting their Champions League hopes. The match promises to be a crucial encounter in the race for European qualification.
