Aston Villa remain one of English football’s established institutions, founded in 1874 and still rooted at Villa Park. Their current squad is valued at around £465.5m by Transfermarkt, with 37 players and an average age of 24.
In the 2026-27 season they sit ninth in the Premier League, while their campaign has also taken in the League Cup fourth round, the UEFA Super Cup final and the Champions League league phase. Recent league results have been strong, including wins over Manchester City, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Their scoring has been spread rather than dependent on one figure. Nicolas Jackson leads with seven goals, followed by Ross Barkley on four, with Tammy Abraham, Emiliano Buendía and Johan Manzambi each on three. They have struck first inside 20 minutes in five of 15 league matches, which points to a side capable of starting quickly.
There are still vulnerabilities. Villa average 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded at home, while away from Villa Park they score one per match and concede 1.5. For Celtic supporters, they are a substantial English opponent with European involvement, good recent form, and defensive gaps that should not be ignored.
