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Title: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 17, 2026, 08:44:04 AM
Sun 19th, 2pm ko.

3-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 17, 2026, 08:52:50 AM
3-1 Villa but Sunderland are no mugs
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on April 17, 2026, 08:58:52 AM
2-0.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on April 17, 2026, 09:52:30 AM
A win would be huge. We're almost there  8)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on April 17, 2026, 09:57:36 AM
2.1 to us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Baldy on April 17, 2026, 10:12:47 AM
No game for 6 days after this one. Begin with same starting eleven as they deserve it.

Villa 2 Sunderland 0
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard on April 17, 2026, 10:22:07 AM
My first game of the season so we better win and I think we will but it will be close. 2 1, Watkins and Rogers.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eye digress on April 17, 2026, 10:39:35 AM
3-1 Villa but Sunderland are no mugs
They got a pretty fortunate result at home versus a very poor Spurs side last time out, and have generally been in a rut of poor form that would probably have had them alongside Burnley had it happened earlier in the season.

We should be murdering them and I think we will. It's our time.





Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Baldy on April 17, 2026, 10:47:59 AM
3-1 Villa but Sunderland are no mugs
They got a pretty fortunate result at home versus a very poor Spurs side last time out, and have generally been in a rut of poor form that would probably have had them alongside Burnley had it happened earlier in the season.

We should be murdering them and I think we will. It's our time.

They beat Newcastle and Leeds away in March, their form is not too bad. We should have enough to beat them but won't be easy.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eye digress on April 17, 2026, 11:36:22 AM
They beat Newcastle and Leeds away in March, their form is not too bad. We should have enough to beat them but won't be easy.
Yes you're right; on closer inspection, it's been their home form that has been woeful, their away form having been pretty decent.

Still, we should be murdering them!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Max Villan on April 17, 2026, 11:36:46 AM
Come on Villa, let's get the points against these and Fulham and wrap the top four chase up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on April 17, 2026, 11:37:54 AM
They beat Newcastle and Leeds away in March, their form is not too bad. We should have enough to beat them but won't be easy.
Yes you're right; on closer inspection, it's been their home form that has been woeful, their away form having been pretty decent.

Still, we should be murdering them!

Which is quite impressive, given they didn't lose a home game until the middle of February.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Crown Hill on April 17, 2026, 11:54:15 AM
Anybody else going to the fans forum beforehand?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 17, 2026, 12:39:49 PM
They’re decent and physical. We need to play well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on April 17, 2026, 01:07:56 PM
Brobbey could easily have been sent off against Spurs. Wonder if we'll need the muscle of Mings or Lindelof to handle him.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on April 17, 2026, 01:09:10 PM
I’d be keeping Pau firmly in place.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on April 17, 2026, 01:11:47 PM
I’d be keeping Pau firmly in place.

Yup. Also given the narrative of the last week or so, I'd be very surprised if Brobbey is given much leeway. Reckon the referee will book him the very first chance he gets.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on April 17, 2026, 01:27:45 PM
Really need a win I'm going for a 2-1 Villa win.
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