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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur is set for 10.01.2026 at 17:45. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Cup encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Aston Villa, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Tottenham Hotspur, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Cup table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 10.01.2026
- Kickoff: 17:45
- Favorite: Tottenham Hotspur
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 19.10.2025, finishing Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Aston Villa.
Aston Villa Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Aston Villa squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Cup 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Aston Villa lineup today or Aston Villa starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Aston Villa home performances:
Date Event Score 03.01.2026 Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest 3 - 1 30.12.2025 Arsenal FC vs Aston Villa 4 - 1 27.12.2025 Chelsea vs Aston Villa 1 - 2
Tottenham Hotspur Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Tottenham Hotspur have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Cup game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Aston Villa
- Wins this season over Aston Villa: 8
Recent away match stats for Tottenham Hotspur:
Date Event Score 04.01.2026 Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland 1 - 1 01.01.2026 Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur 0 - 0 28.12.2025 Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur 0 - 1
Prediction and Final Word
As of 07.01.2026, odds point to Tottenham Hotspur as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur lineups for the FA Cup 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
