2019–20 Aston Villa F.C. season


The 2019–20 season was Aston Villa's 25th season in the Premier League, and their 106th season in the top flight of English football, following their promotion from the EFL Championship by winning the play-offs. It is the club's 145th year in existence.

Pre-season

Friendlies

On 7 June 2019, Aston Villa announced its pre-season schedule.

Competitions

Premier League

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On 13 June 2019, the Premier League fixtures were announced. On 5 April 2020, the season was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. On 28 May 2020, a date for the resumption of the Premier League was given as the 19 June 2020. A full fixture list was confirmed on 4 June 2020 - which had the season returning at 6 PM on 17 June.

EFL Cup

On 13 August 2019, the Second Round of the EFL Cup was drawn by Gary Neville and Paul Robinson at Salford City's Moor Lane stadium. The Third Round draw was held on 28 August 2019 at Lincoln City's Sincil Bank stadium. The Fourth Round draw was held on 25 September 2019 at MK Dons' Stadium MK. The Quarter-Final draw was held on 31 October 2019, by David James and Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2. The Semi-Final draw was held on 18 December 2019, at Oxford United's Kassam Stadium by Dennis Wise and Chris Kamara.

FA Cup

On 2 December 2019, the draw was made for the Third Round of the FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium by Tony Adams and former Villa player, Micah Richards.

EFL Trophy

On 12 July 2019, the groups were announced for the EFL Trophy. This was the first time Aston Villa's had taken part in this competition, which allowed young players to gain experience against professional senior teams. Villa were drawn in the Northern Group C; alongside Bury, Salford City and Tranmere Rovers. On 27 August 2019, Bury were expelled from the EFL, and so the group was changed to just three teams.

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Goalkeepers
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! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards
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Based on matches played until 26 July 2020
Based on matches played until 26 July 2020