Aston Villa vs Sunderland Preview: Premier League Clash on April 19, 2026

Aston Villa host Sunderland at Villa Park, Birmingham, on 19 April 2026 in Premier League regular round 33. Aston Villa enter the fixture 4th in the table on 55 points, with a goal difference of 5. Sunderland sit 10th with 46 points and a goal difference of -3.

Aston Villa Availability

Aston Villa have one confirmed absentee and one fitness concern. B. Kamara (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Alysson (Injury) is doubtful. Both entries appear twice in the data but refer to the same players and status. With only one definite injury, key attacking figures remain available: O. Watkins has 9 league goals and 1 assist, while M. Rogers has 8 goals and 5 assists, underlining that Villa’s main attacking core is intact.

Sunderland Availability

Sunderland face a heavier absentee list. J. T. Bi (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. B. Traore (Knee Injury) is sidelined. N. Angulo (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. D. Ballard (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Each of these names is repeated in the dataset but represents the same status for this fixture.

Impact Summary

Villa lose a key midfield option in Kamara but retain the bulk of their 43-goal attacking output through Watkins and Rogers. Sunderland’s multiple forward and wide absences could limit support for creators like G. Xhaka, whose 5 assists are central to their 33-goal tally.