Aston Villa struggles at home amid stadium rebuild, draws 2-2 with Brentford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Aston Villa recorded a 2-2 draw against Brentford at Villa Park on October 14. The team is coping with reduced capacity due to ongoing construction of the North Stand, which currently limits attendance. Head coach Unai Emery emphasized that despite the challenges, the team's performance must improve. Villa has yet to secure a home win this season and faces Fenerbahce in the Champions League on October 18. Defender Matty Cash acknowledged the impact of the stadium work but insisted that no excuses can be made for their home displays.
- •Aston Villa draws with Brentford, remains winless at home this season.
- •North Stand rebuild has reduced capacity at Villa Park to approximately 37,000.
- •Unai Emery urges team to improve performances despite stadium issues.
- •Next match for Villa is against Fenerbahce in the Champions League on October 18.
- •Villa Park construction is part of a long-term plan to enhance the stadium.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — 'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?
- 5:41 AMBBC Sport — 'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?
"With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?
"With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 5:41 AM'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?
With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?
- BBC SportOct 14, 2026, 5:41 AM'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?
With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?
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