Aston Villa hosts Leeds in Premier League clash

Unai Emery's side looks to keep up its unlikely title chase against struggling Leeds

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Aston Villa hosts Leeds on Saturday, February 21 as it looks to keep up its unlikely Premier League title chase. Villa comes into the weekend in third place, eight points back of Arsenal with a game in hand, but has hit a minor rough patch with just one win in its last four matches. Leeds, meanwhile, sits in 15th place, six points clear of the relegation zone, and has just one defeat in its last five league matches.

Why it matters

This matchup is crucial for both teams as Aston Villa tries to keep its surprise title challenge alive, while Leeds looks to continue its recent run of improved form and pull further away from the relegation battle.

The details

Villa won the reverse fixture three months ago and has four wins and two draws in its last six league matches against Leeds overall. Emery's men will be looking to bounce back from a 3-1 home loss to Newcastle in the FA Cup last weekend.

  • The match will be played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Unai Emery

The manager of Aston Villa, who has guided the club to an unlikely title challenge this season.

Leeds United

The Premier League club that is currently sitting in 15th place, six points clear of the relegation zone.

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What they’re saying

“We must keep our focus and continue to fight for every point if we want to stay in this title race.”

— Unai Emery, Aston Villa Manager

“The lads have been working hard to turn our form around, and we're confident we can get a result against a tough Aston Villa side.”

— Rodrigo, Leeds United Forward

What’s next

The winner of this match will take a big step towards their respective goals, whether that's Aston Villa's unlikely title challenge or Leeds' fight to avoid relegation.

The takeaway

This Premier League clash between two in-form teams promises to be an exciting and hard-fought affair, with both sides having plenty to play for as the season enters its final stretch.