Aston Villa Face BG Pathum United in Thailand as Pre-Season Tour Continues
Sports Desk:
Premier League side Aston Villa will continue their 2026 pre-season tour in Asia with an international friendly against Thailand’s BG Pathum United F.C. today at True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time (1:30 p.m. BST, 8:30 a.m. ET, and 5:30 a.m. PT).
Aston Villa head into the fixture with confidence after defeating the Indonesia All-Stars 3-1 in their previous pre-season match. Emiliano Buendía, Ross Barkley, and 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo were all on the scoresheet, giving Villa an impressive start to their Asian tour.
One of the biggest talking points remains the debut of Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, who made his first appearance for Aston Villa after completing his move to the club nearly two weeks ago. Fans will be eager to see more of the talented forward as he continues to adapt to his new team.
For BG Pathum United, the match presents a rare opportunity to test themselves against one of England’s top-flight clubs. Playing in front of their home supporters, the Thai side will look to deliver a strong performance against high-quality opposition.
Today’s fixture is another important step in Aston Villa’s preparations for the 2026-27 campaign. After the match in Thailand, Unai Emery’s squad will travel to Hong Kong for another high-profile friendly against Bayern Munich before turning their attention to the UEFA Super Cup, where they are scheduled to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on August 12, 2026, in Salzburg, Austria.
The club is using its pre-season tour to improve match fitness, integrate new signings, and build momentum ahead of the new Premier League season.
Match Details
Match: BG Pathum United F.C. vs. Aston Villa
Competition: International Pre-Season Friendly
Venue: True BG Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Kick-off: 7:30 p.m. (Thailand), 1:30 p.m. BST, 8:30 a.m. ET, 5:30 a.m. PT
Broadcast: Available worldwide via streaming platforms; not scheduled for television broadcast.
