Aston Villa have struggled in the Premier League this season but can turn their focus on Europe tonight when they host Fenerbahce. A summer of churn at Villa Park has inevitably led to a slow start but Unai Emerys men did win their Champions League opener at Club Brugge and can solidify a place in the top eight with another victory against the Turkish giants.Fenerbahe opened their Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Roma in Istanbul, and they returned from the international break with a 3-0 win at aykur Rizespor on Saturday.Their squad is packed with experience, with Ederson, Milan kriniar, Nathan Ak, NGolo Kant, Matteo Guendouzi and Marco Asensio all among the big names.These sides met just nine months ago. Jadon Sanchos first-half header gave Villa a 1-0 win in Istanbul in the Europa League league phase in January, a result that sealed their place in the last 16 on the way to lifting the trophy. Their only other meetings came in the first round of the UEFA Cup in 1977-78.Where to Watch Aston Villa v Fenerbahe: TV and online streamsAston VillavFenerbahekicks off at8pm BST on Wednesday, October 14at Villa Park. In the UK, you can watch it on TNT Sports and stream via HBO Max.If you live outside the UK, click theLINK HEREto find out where to watch it in your region.Stats for Aston Villa v FenerbaheVilla have won all three matches between the sides, all without conceding, Jadon Sanchos goal earninga 1-0 away victory on Matchday 7 of last seasons Europa League.The English side also won4-0 at homeand2-0 awayin the 1977/78 UEFA Cup first round.Villa have won five of their seven matches against Turkish sides (D1 L1), including all three at home although this is their first fixture at Villa Park sincebeating Trabzonspor 2-1 in the 1994/95 UEFA Cup second round second leg, a tie they lost on away goals (2-2 aggregate).A 2-1 second leg win at Nottingham Forestin last seasons Europa League knockout phase play-offs second leg they lost 2-4 on aggregate was only Fenerbahes second in their last 11 games against English clubs (D2 L7).Fenerbahe are without a win in their last five Champions League matches, qualifying included, against Premier League opponents (D1 L4). This is their first fixture since losing0-3 at homeand0-2 awayto Arsenal in the 2013/14 play-off round. Topics Aston Villa F.C. Fenerbahe S.K. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Aston Villa v Fenerbahce: Confirmed line-ups as Emery eyes first home win of season Nicholas McGee 14th October, 2026 Aston Villa v Fenerbahce: Preview, team news, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 14th October, 2026 The Premier League Sack-o-Meter: Who is in danger with six games gone? Jon Fisher 13th October, 2026 No excuse for Villa home form says Emery Tom Rostance 13th October, 2026 Champions League Predictions: More misery for Manchester United, Arsenal stroll while Liverpool get much-needed win Jon Fisher 13th October, 2026 Aston Villa Champions League fixtures, results, squad and standings 2026/27 Ben Miller 12th October, 2026
