Is Aston Villa v Lille on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Europa League

Aston Villa , struggling for consistency and no longer assured of a top-four finish in the Premier League , will look to regain some momentum and reach a European quarter-final for the third straight season when Lille come to Villa Park on Thursday night. Ollie Watkins’ goal, from Villa’s only attempt on target , with a little more than an hour played in the first leg has given the Premier League side a slender advantage against their French visitors. It also marked Unai Emery ’s 100th win as Villa head coach, a milestone achieved in a club record 181 matches.

But they followed it up with a 3-1 defeat away to Manchester United last Sunday as their grip on a Champions League place continues to loosen because of one win from seven in the league. That places an even greater importance on Villa delivering a performance to secure their progress in Emery’s favourite competition. Here’s everything you need to know When is Aston Villa v Lille?

Kick-off is at 8pm at Villa Park on Thursday 19 March. How can I watch it? It will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+.

Build-up will be from 7pm. Team news Emi Buendia faces a fitness test after hobbling off late on at Old Trafford, while Matty Cash remains a doubt, having missed the past two games owing to a calf issue. Youri Tielemans (ankle) and Boubacar Kamara (knee) remain absent, while Ross Barkley, who scored away to United, is not part of the Europa League squad.