Tottenham Hotspur are set to kick off their FA Cup campaign against Aston Villa and will be hoping for a very different outcome in this competition compared to their recent league form. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Aston Villa.
Attention now swiftly turns to the FA Cup for Tottenham Hotspur, who will be hoping for a much different fortune in this tournament compared to their league form.
Spurs have managed just one win in their last five league outings, with their most recent match ending in a disappointing 3-2 defeat at the Vitality Stadium.
A reaction from his players is what Thomas Frank will be desperately hoping for as he looks to make a deep run in a cup competition following Spurs’ early Carabao Cup exit.
When and where Tottenham vs Aston Villa takes place
Tottenham will host Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 10 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 (UK time).
How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa in the FA Cup
Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the match between Tottenham and Aston Villa live on BBC One, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports 9, BBC Sport website and discovery+.
Spurs and Aston Villa team news
Coming into this cup tie, Spurs are set to be without Mohammed Kudus, who could be sidelined until March, while Dejan Kulusevski has suffered another setback that is likely to extend his spell on the sidelines.
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Lucas Bergvall is set to be assessed, while Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury does not look encouraging. Meanwhile, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Pape Matar Sarr, and Yves Bissouma also remain unavailable.
Aston Villa have their own concerns, with Tyrone Mings a doubt due to a hamstring issue, Amadou Onana also dealing with a hamstring problem, and Ross Barkley sidelined with a knee injury.
Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Aston Villa
This is where sides with bigger squads often tend to shine, as they can keep things fresh through rotation.
However, Spurs are set to struggle to do just that, given they have eight players unavailable for this tie.
With games coming thick and fast every three days in recent weeks, it is only natural that Frank’s players, if not rested, will struggle to deal with Aston Villa, and that will make it easier for Emery’s side to go away with a victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, having been the ones to have knocked Spurs out from the FA Cup last season.