2017–18 Aston Villa F.C. season


The 2017–18 season was Aston Villa's second consecutive season in the Championship following their relegation from the Premier League during the 2015–16 season. It was also their 143rd year in existence.
John Terry joined the club and was appointed captain.
Aston Villa finished fourth in the Championship and got to the play-off final, where they lost 0–1 to Fulham, ensuring they would again compete in the Championship in 2018–19.

Pre-season

Friendlies

Competitions

Championship

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On 17 January 2018, the league fixtures were announced.

Play-offs

FA Cup

In the FA Cup, Aston Villa entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home against either Woking or Peterborough United. The latter won their replayed tie 5–2 to visit Villa Park in the third round.

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, the draw for the first round took place with a trip to Colchester United confirmed. Villa were drawn at home to Wigan Athletic in the second round. A third round home time against Middlesbrough was made on 24 August 2017.

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Goalkeepers
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Defenders
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Midfielders
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players transferred or loaned out during the season

Top scorers

Sources:

Disciplinary record

NationName
Henri Lansbury11
Conor Hourihane20
Neil Taylor21
Glenn Whelan30
Andre Green10
Alan Hutton10
Jonathan Kodjia10
Josh Onomah10
Robert Snodgrass10

Suspensions served

DateMatches MissedPlayerReasonOpponents Missed
19 September 20171Tommy Elphick vs Middlesbrough Nottingham Forest