Key Highlights
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa kick off at 19:30 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
- Crystal Palace are looking to complete their first league double over Aston Villa since the 2013-14 season.
- Aston Villa have lost three of their last four Premier League games against Crystal Palace (D1), conceding 14 goals in these matches.
- Cristal Palace have won nine of their 13 Premier League home games against Aston Villa, including the last seven and the current three consecutive wins.
Match Preview: Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
The Premier League action heats up once again as Crystal Palace face off against Aston Villa in a highly anticipated fixture. The match is scheduled for 19:30 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Selhurst Park.
Background and Team News
Crystal Palace have been making waves in the Premier League this season but are currently facing a tough run of results. The Eagles have lost four of their last five Premier League matches (D1) since October 2025, which is their worst performance at home since September to December 2023 under Roy Hodgson.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in a more stable position but still face challenges. The Villans have lost three of their last four Premier League games against Crystal Palace (D1). They’ve conceded 14 goals in these matches, which is as many as they had in their previous 15 against the Eagles.
Head-to-Head and Recent Performances
The head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa is quite telling. Crystal Palace have won nine of their 13 Premier League home games against Aston Villa, including six of the last seven and the current three consecutive wins. This is their most home wins against any opponent in the competition.
Aston Villa’s recent form has been more up and down. They are making a push to secure their fourth consecutive away league game in London, which would be the first since December 1989-February 1990 when they won three and drew one.
Key Statistics and Player Performances
In all competitions, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has never lost against Aston Villa’s Unai Emery in six meetings (W5 D1). This is the most Glasner has faced another manager without losing, while as a top-flight manager, it’s also the most Emery has faced another manager without winning.
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been involved in more Premier League goals against Aston Villa than he has any other opponent (9 – 6 goals, 3 assists), with eight of these coming in his last five appearances against the Villans. Since December 2025, no player has scored more Premier League goals than Ollie Watkins (6, level with Dominic Calvert-Lewin).
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is looking to score in four consecutive appearances for just the third time and first since April 2023.
Conclusion
The upcoming clash between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa promises to be an exciting encounter. With a rich history of head-to-head battles, this match will undoubtedly capture the attention of football fans across the country. The performances of key players like Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ollie Watkins could well shape the outcome of this fixture.
Stay tuned for updates as we approach the 19:30 kickoff on January 7, 2026, at Selhurst Park. Who will come out on top in this crucial Premier League clash?
