Reviewed 23 July 2026

Aston Villa fantasy guide.

Opening fixtures, planning-pool players and the pre-season questions worth checking. Advice and data—not an official fantasy game.

Opening run · Mixed

Gameweeks 1–6

3.0average difficulty / 5
GW1BHA (A)4/5
GW2ARS (H)5/5
GW3HUL (A)2/5
GW4NFO (H)2/5
GW5TOT (A)2/5
GW6BRE (H)3/5

Last Season difficulty uses previous finishing strength plus venue. It is deliberately transparent and will change when stronger current-season evidence exists. Published fixture source ↗

Reviewed pool

2 players on the board

The pool is selective, not a complete squad list. Planning prices are Last Season comparison credits, not official game prices.

1
Ollie WatkinsFWD · Strong minutes confidence
Reliable central role with assist as well as goal potential.
84evidence
2
Morgan RogersMID · Strong minutes confidence
Direct attacking role with a balanced opening run.
78evidence
Check before buyingMinutes

Who started the final friendlies, who returned late and which roles are genuinely secure?

Check before buyingSet pieces

Penalties, corners and direct free-kicks are valuable only when the taker is on the pitch.

Check before buyingPosition and price

Official classification can change the appeal of an attacking player considerably.

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