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Bournemouth host Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, in the EFL Cup fourth round, with kick-off at 7.45pm GMT. Sky Sports+ has the live pictures in the UK, while VillaTV offers an audio alternative for supporters who cannot watch.
How to Watch Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Live Stream in the UK
Sky Sports+ is showing Bournemouth against Aston Villa live on Wednesday evening. Bookmakers are also streaming this event online for eligible active customers. The bookmaker option is strictly 18+; geo-location restrictions and live-streaming terms apply, so check your provider’s current eligibility requirements before watching.
Sky Sports subscribers can watch through Sky Sports+ on a compatible TV service or through the Sky Sports app. A NOW Sports Membership offers another way to stream the match without taking out a conventional Sky television contract.
The game starts at 7.45pm GMT. Sky’s fixture listing gives the kick-off time but does not establish an earlier dedicated programme start, so open the match stream ahead of the whistle.
Wednesday’s cup schedule is busy: Fulham-Crystal Palace and Sunderland-Brentford also begin at 7.45pm, while Manchester City-Brighton starts fifteen minutes earlier. Select the Vitality Stadium fixture from the Sky Sports+ match menu.
TV Info: What Channel Is Bournemouth vs Aston Villa On?
Sky Sports+ is the UK television destination for the fourth-round tie. The match is part of Sky’s multi-game Carabao Cup offering rather than the separate Liverpool-Chelsea programme on Sky Sports Main Event.
Sky Sports+ appears on channel 404 on compatible Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream equipment. Some additional matches require selection through the Sports+ menu rather than simply leaving the television on the main channel.
Existing Sky Sports customers can use the service as part of their qualifying package. NOW Sports viewers should select the individual Bournemouth-Aston Villa stream through their membership.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Streaming Apps and Device Guide
Open the Sky Sports app, choose Watch and find the Bournemouth fixture. On a computer or mobile, use the streaming route included with your subscription. NOW customers can select the match through the NOW app on supported equipment.
Sky Go and Virgin TV Go are also viewing routes for eligible customers whose subscriptions include the game.
Don’t confuse Villa’s match with the other 7.45pm kick-offs. Searching under the Carabao Cup or EFL Cup section is usually quicker than scrolling through the full evening sports schedule.
Can You Cast Bournemouth vs Aston Villa to a TV?
If your chosen streaming app supports AirPlay or Chromecast, start the Bournemouth-Villa match on your phone and use its casting control to select your TV. Both devices should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
App restrictions differ, so a compatible Sky box or TV app may be simpler. Check casting support for your particular service rather than assuming every Sky Sports+ stream can be mirrored.
Watching Bournemouth vs Aston Villa While Travelling
If you’re abroad, check which broadcaster carries the Carabao Cup where you are. UK television subscriptions do not guarantee the same live matches overseas, and local viewing arrangements can differ.
The 7.45pm British kick-off is in GMT, following the October clock change. Check the equivalent local time if you’re travelling.
Live Audio, Highlights and Match Replay
VillaTV will carry live audio commentary from 7.30pm GMT, fifteen minutes before kick-off. It’s an alternative to the television pictures for Villa supporters, with the club scheduling commentary for Wednesday’s cup tie.
BBC Radio WM Sport and BBC Radio Solent are also scheduled to cover the match, giving listeners regional radio options.
Highlights: Check Sky Sports’ football video section after full-time for shorter match coverage. Highlights should not be confused with a complete replay.
Full-match replay: NOW includes on-demand sports content, but a specific full-match replay release time for Bournemouth-Villa has not been established.
Manager Head-to-Head Stats
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose has won 278 of his 469 career matches, a 59% win rate. Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has managed 1,090 games and recorded 585 victories.
Rose joined Bournemouth in July 2026, recording six wins in his first 12 matches. Emery has managed Villa since November 2022, winning 116 of his first 209 games. Both coaches prefer a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Key Player Stats
Marcus Tavernier has scored five Premier League goals for Bournemouth this season, while Nicolas Jackson leads Aston Villa’s scorers with four. The figures below cover the clubs’ first eight league matches, not their cup performances.
Tavernier and Evanilson account for eight of Bournemouth’s twelve league goals. Jackson and Manzambi have scored six of Villa’s nine.
Team Key Stats
Bournemouth average 1.5 goals per Premier League match, compared with Aston Villa’s 1.1. Both teams have kept two clean sheets across their opening eight league fixtures.
The two clubs arrive after notable weekend victories: Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, while Villa defeated Manchester City 2-1. Both have won their last four matches in all competitions.
Quick Facts
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Kick-Off and TV Details
| Fixture | Bournemouth vs Aston Villa |
|---|---|
| Competition | EFL Cup, Fourth Round |
| Date | Wednesday, 28 October 2026 |
| UK kick-off | 7.45pm GMT |
| Venue | Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth |
| UK TV channel | Sky Sports+ |
| Sky Sports+ channel | 404 on compatible Sky equipment |
| UK live stream | Sky Sports app, Sky Go, NOW Sports, Virgin TV Go |
| Alternative online stream | Participating bookmakers, eligible customers only, strictly 18+, subject to geo-location and streaming terms |
| Live audio | VillaTV, BBC Radio WM Sport, BBC Radio Solent |
| VillaTV audio starts | 7.30pm GMT |
Streaming Troubleshooting
If the picture starts buffering, refresh the player, restart the app and check your connection. With several cup matches running simultaneously, make sure you’ve selected Bournemouth against Villa in the Sky Sports+ menu.
NOW viewers should check that their Sports Membership is active. Bookmaker-stream viewers may also need to complete account or age checks. Live online pictures can run slightly behind the action.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Live Stream FAQ
What channel is Bournemouth vs Aston Villa on in the UK?
Sky Sports+ is showing the EFL Cup fourth-round match on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
What time does Bournemouth vs Aston Villa kick off?
The match starts at 7.45pm GMT at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Can I watch Bournemouth vs Aston Villa on NOW?
A NOW Sports Membership includes Sky Sports+ streams, allowing eligible members to select the Bournemouth-Villa match.
Can I watch Bournemouth vs Aston Villa through a bookmaker?
Participating bookmakers are streaming the fixture for eligible active customers. Strictly 18+; geo-location restrictions and provider live-streaming terms apply.
Where can I listen to Bournemouth vs Aston Villa live?
VillaTV commentary starts at 7.30pm GMT, while BBC Radio WM Sport and BBC Radio Solent also have live radio coverage scheduled.
