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Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures 2024/25: First game, Boxing Day showdown, Wolves derby days and more

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Discover all of the major fixtures dates for Aston Villa’s 2024/25 Premier League season including the first game, Boxing Day and when they face Wolves. 

Anticipation for the 2024/25 campaign could not be higher around Villa Park. Unai Emery worked wonders in his first full season at the Birmingham outfit which led to the club reaching the Champions League

Now, as a result, the Villa Park faithful eagerly await what the Villa manager has installed for them for the upcoming season.

On Tuesday, the Premier League took another step towards the new campaign after the fixtures were announced. 

In this article, discover all of the major Premier League fixtures for Villa for the 2024/25 campaign below.

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Who does Aston Villa play for their opening Premier League fixture?

For the last 10 seasons, Villa have played their opening fixture away from home, a baffling record. During this period, the Villians lost their last five games on the first day which included a 5-1 hammering against Newcastle last season.

For the 2024/25 campaign, this is set to continue with Villa facing West Ham away with the details listed below.

When is Aston Villa’s first home fixture?

The following weekend, Villa are expected to play their first home fixture of the season. For the 2024/25 campaign, they will face Arsenal with the date listed below. 

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When does Aston Villa play Wolves?

Villa finally managed to get the better of Wolves last season who have turned into a bogey side in recent years. Held at Villa Park, Emery’s side overcame their neighbours 2-0 in March 2024 thanks to goals from Moussa Diaby and Ezri Konsa

For the upcoming season, the Villa manager will be looking to repeat this feat, with the dates for the home and away fixtures being listed below.

Who do Aston Villa play on Boxing Day?

A traditional fixture in the English footballing calendar, Aston Villa are once again scheduled to play on Boxing Day in the Premier League.

This year Villa will play Newcastle at St. James’ Park.

Who is Aston Villa’s final Premier League fixture?

The final day could be a big one for Aston Villa during the 2024/25 campaign. With the club once again aiming for Europe, it could prove to make or break their season.

For the final fixture of the 2024/25 campaign, Emery’s side faces a stern test as they travel to Manchester United.