Lille vs Aston Villa: Where to Watch the Match Online, Live Stream, TV Channels, and Kick-Off Time Aston Villa is set to face Lille in the Europa League Round of 16 first leg at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on 12 March 2026, with the match scheduled to kick off at 12:45 EST or 17:45 GMT. The game will be broadcast live on various platforms, including Paramount+ in the USA, Stan Sport in Australia, Fubo Canada in Canada, SuperSport in South and Sub-Saharan Africa, beIN Sports Malaysia, and beIN Sports MENA in the Middle East. For viewers outside these regions, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help bypass geo-restrictions, allowing access to the broadcast. Aston Villa’s European campaign has included notable achievements, such as reaching the Conference League semis in 2024 and the Champions League quarters the previous season. They secured their Europa League spot by finishing second in the 36-team League Phase, tied on points with Lyon. Villa’s attacking prowess has been evident in their European history, with two or more goals in nine of their last 13 matches, including five of their seven group stage wins this season. However, their domestic form has been less consistent, with only one win in seven league games since a 3-2 victory over Salzburg in January. A 4-1 defeat to Chelsea further complicates their Premier League top-five aspirations, making the Europa League a potential lifeline for next season’s Champions League qualification. Lille, meanwhile, advanced to the last 16 after a challenging playoff round and a mixed group stage, where they earned four wins and four losses to finish 18th. Their dramatic extra-time victory over Red Star Belgrade in Serbia secured their place, and they have since gone four games unbeaten across all competitions.#bein_sports #paramount_plus #aston_villa #lille #stade_pierre_mauroy
Aston Villa's UEFA Europa League hopes have been boosted by the return of captain John McGinn for Thursday's last-16 tie against Lille. The midfielder, who has been sidelined since January due to a knee injury, is expected to play a key role in the first leg of the two-leg encounter. McGinn's absence has been a significant setback for Villa, as they have won only four of their last 10 matches in all competitions, earning eight points from their last seven Premier League games. Manager Unai Emery confirmed McGinn's availability for the trip to Stade Pierre-Mauroy, emphasizing the captain's importance to the team. "He's here. It's important, but every player is important," Emery said at a press conference. "Maybe as a captain, as well, he is adding something more and he is coming back. We are happy and [will] try to recover his rhythm as soon as possible. But [on Thursday] he is here and he can play even in the beginning, or after." Despite McGinn's return, Villa will still be without several key players for the match. Defender Matty Cash, who sustained a knock in Villa's recent 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea, is expected to miss the game. Midfielders Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans are also sidelined, with Kamara's season ending in January due to a knee injury and Tielemans out since the start of the year with an ankle issue. Villa's Europa League campaign has been solid, finishing second in their group behind Lyon. The club won seven of their eight league-phase matches, losing just once. The strong performance has positioned them well for the knockout stages, and Emery is optimistic about their chances against Lille. The first leg is set for Thursday, with the return match at Villa Park scheduled for March 19.#aston_villa #john_mcginn #europa_league #unai_emery #stade_pierre_mauroy
