Aston Villa conclude their pre-season schedule with a friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach at the ista-Borussia-Park in Germany on Saturday, August 15, kicking off at 2:30pm UK time. The match will not be shown on any traditional UK TV channel, with coverage instead available exclusively through VillaTV.
How to watch the match on TV and stream
There is no linear UK television broadcast for this fixture, so supporters must use VillaTV to watch the action. The stream is accessible on desktop browsers and supported mobile or tablet devices through the official Aston Villa club app. To access the digital stream, fans need an active VillaTV match pass, which costs £6.99, or a subscription to the platform.
BBC Radio West Midlands will not provide full live audio commentary on terrestrial radio for this match, leaving VillaTV as the primary option for following the game.
Team news and injury updates
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana is ruled out for several months due to a serious knee injury, while Johan Manzambi is also unavailable. Borussia Monchengladbach will be without midfielder Jens Castrop, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, and Yukhym Konoplya remains doubtful with a knee issue.
The friendly serves as Villa's final preparation before the start of the new season, with manager Unai Emery expected to use the match to fine-tune his squad. The encounter takes place at the newly named ista-Borussia-Park, offering a fresh venue for the pre-season clash.
Match details and what to expect
The game is scheduled for an early afternoon start in Germany, with kick-off at 2:30pm UK time. Fans in the UK will need to rely on the VillaTV stream, which requires either a one-off match pass or an ongoing subscription. The match pass can be purchased through the official club channels, ensuring supporters can follow the action from anywhere.
With key players missing for both sides, the friendly provides an opportunity for fringe players to stake a claim ahead of the competitive campaign. Villa's injury list includes Onana and Manzambi, while Gladbach have concerns over Castrop and Konoplya, which could influence team selections.
