How to watch Aston Villa vs West Ham TODAY; Emirates FA Cup broadcast

Discover the schedule and how to watch the Aston Villa vs West Ham match: broadcast, possible lineups, and more from the Emirates FA Cup.

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Aston Villa match | Photo: @AVFCOfficial

The Aston Villa vs West Ham match will be broadcast on ESPN+ Plus on Friday, January 10, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT. From the historic Villa Park, Aston Villa will aim to capitalize on their home strength to advance to the next round of the FA Cup, while West Ham will try to overcome recent struggles and establish themselves in this prestigious tournament. Learn how both teams are performing, their strategies, and the keys to this exciting matchup.

How Is Aston Villa Performing?

Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, has experienced a mix of results in their recent matches. Their most recent victory was a narrow 2-1 win against Leicester City at home, showcasing their attacking strength. In a 2-2 draw against Brighton, Aston Villa displayed offensive capabilities but raised concerns with defensive lapses that allowed their opponents to capitalize on crucial errors.

Earlier matches saw the Villans fall to Newcastle (3-0), exposing defensive weaknesses. However, a 2-1 home win against Manchester City boosted their morale heading into this FA Cup clash. Consistency remains a challenge, but their home form could prove decisive in this competition.

Recent Aston Villa Matches

January 4: Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City (Premier League)
December 30: Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton (Premier League)
December 26: Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa (Premier League)
December 21: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
December 14: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa (Premier League)

How Is West Ham Performing?

Now managed by Graham Potter following Lopetegui’s departure, West Ham is navigating a period of highs and lows as they search for stability this season. Their most recent defeat was a 4-1 loss to Manchester City, where they struggled in every aspect of the game. A prior 5-0 defeat to Liverpool highlighted significant defensive challenges.

Despite this, they secured an important 1-0 victory over Southampton, demonstrating an organized defense and efficient attack. A 1-1 draw with Brighton also showed their ability to compete with stronger teams. West Ham must fine-tune their performance to advance in the FA Cup, but they possess key players capable of making a difference.