A big European night awaits as Lille host Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first leg at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Both clubs enter the knockout stage hoping to take a strong advantage into the second leg.
Aston Villa arrive in France after an impressive league-phase campaign in Europe, while Lille fought through the playoff round to reach the last-16 stage. The match promises to be an important step in determining who advances further in the tournament.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Lille vs Aston Villa live, including TV channels, streaming options, kick-off time, team news and match preview.
Lille vs Aston Villa Match Details
| Match | Lille vs Aston Villa |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Europa League – Round of 16 |
| Date | 12 March 2026 |
| Venue | Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille |
| Kick-off (EST) | 12:45 PM |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 5:45 PM |
The match marks the first leg of the knockout tie, with the second leg scheduled to take place in England.
Where to Watch Lille vs Aston Villa Live
Fans across the world can watch the Europa League clash through different broadcasters and streaming services.
| Region | TV Channel / Streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | Paramount+ |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| Canada | Fubo Canada |
| South / Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| Malaysia | beIN Sports Malaysia |
| Middle East | beIN Sports MENA |
Streaming services will also provide coverage through their official platforms.
Lille vs Aston Villa Match Preview
Aston Villa continue their strong presence in European competitions. After reaching the Conference League semifinals in 2024 and the Champions League quarter-finals last season, the club is now aiming to make a deep run in the Europa League.
Villa finished second in the league phase of the new expanded competition, collecting the same points as Lyon. The English side has been effective in attack, scoring two or more goals in nine of their last 13 European matches.
However, Villa’s recent domestic form has been inconsistent. Injuries have affected their squad and they have struggled for results in recent league matches. That makes the Europa League even more important, as winning the tournament could secure a return to the Champions League next season.
Lille’s path to the Round of 16 has been more dramatic. The French club finished 18th in the group stage, forcing them into a playoff round. They managed to overturn a first-leg deficit against Red Star Belgrade, eventually advancing with a strong away victory.
The French side has been solid recently and currently sits sixth in Ligue 1. Lille will rely heavily on their home form at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, where they have won three Europa League games this season.
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Recent Form
| Team | Recent Matches |
|---|---|
| Lille | D, W, W, W, L |
| Aston Villa | L, L, D, L, W |
Lille enter the match with four games unbeaten, while Aston Villa are trying to recover from a difficult run in domestic competitions.
Lille vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Lille (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | B. Ozer |
| DEF | A. Mandi, R. Perraud, Tiago Santos, C. Mbemba |
| MID | N. Mukau, N. Bentaleb, B. Andre |
| ATT | G. Perrin, O. Giroud, H. Haraldsson |
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Emiliano Martinez |
| DEF | L. Bogarde, E. Konsa, P. Torres, L. Digne |
| MID | Douglas Luiz, A. Onana |
| ATT | M. Rogers, E. Buendia, J. Sancho |
| ST | Ollie Watkins |
Lille vs Aston Villa Injury News
Both teams are dealing with several injury concerns ahead of the match.
Lille Injuries
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Marc-Aurele Caillard | Out |
| Osame Sahraoui | Out |
| Hamza Igamane | Out |
| Ethan Mbappe | Out |
| Ousmane Toure | Out |
Aston Villa Injuries
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Youri Tielemans | Out |
| Boubacar Kamara | Out |
| Andres Garcia | Out |
| Matty Cash | Doubtful |
| Harvey Elliott | Doubtful |
Midfielder John McGinn is also not expected to be ready in time for the match.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Lille Wins | Draws | Aston Villa Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
The teams met previously in European competition, with Aston Villa winning both matches.
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Big Test for Both Teams
This Europa League tie represents a major opportunity for both clubs. Aston Villa will aim to use their European momentum to take control of the tie, while Lille will look to use home advantage in the first leg.
With strong attacking players on both sides and the stakes of a knockout round, the clash at Stade Pierre-Mauroy could be one of the standout matches of the Europa League round of 16.
