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It’s October and Aston Villa have a new Head Coach. This happens quite often, doesn’t it?
Dean Smith, from Great Barr, takes the reigns at his boyhood club to begin what many Villa fans are hoping will be the start of a revolution at Villa - no longer toxic, but the staleness remains.
That hasn’t stopped Villa riding high on a wave of optimism heading into this match, despite the passing of former Chairman, Sir Doug Ellis. Villa will do their best to remember him with a win against today’s opponents Swansea City.
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We’re here. Kick-off commences soon, and you can find out how to watch Villa vs Swansea City below.
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TV & Streaming
Location: Villa Park, Birmingham England
Kick-off time: 15.00 pm UK, 10.00 am Eastern, 7.00 am Pacific
Weather: A Mild autumn afternoon in B6 - 16c.
Open Match Thread: Join in the comments below! Predictions welcome.
Available TV: None
Available video streaming: AVTV for all viewers outside of the UK and Ireland.
Other listings are available from livesoccertv.com.
Available radio: BBC WM 95.6 FM (not online), AVTV (If audio doesn’t work, try using Safari).
Twitter: You can find our live updates @7500toHolte, and we’d also recommend @VillaReport for updates as well.
Injuries & Suspensions
Aston Villa will miss Keinan Davis while Mile Jedinak is a doubt
Aston Villa squad
Team news: Dean Smith names his first team as #AVFC Head Coach.#PartOfThePride pic.twitter.com/0iei3jVfYY
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) October 20, 2018
Swansea City squad
| Here is today's starting XI @AVFCOfficial...
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) October 20, 2018
Five changes for the #Swans.
@Cian_Harries' @SkyBetChamp debut.
@LeroyFer8 captains the side. pic.twitter.com/oH1jJzem6j