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Harwood-Bellis set to debut for Aston Villa in EFL Cup

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Harwood-Bellis set to debut for Aston Villa in EFL Cup
Summary

Taylor Harwood-Bellis is expected to make his debut for Aston Villa against Coventry in the Carabao Cup. The defender, who joined from Southampton for £30 million, has yet to appear since his arrival and was left out of the Champions League squad. Villa is in need of defensive stability after recent performances, including a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest and injuries to key players. Manager Unai Emery has expressed confidence in Harwood-Bellis to perform under pressure, particularly with the need for improved results following a poor start to the season.

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Status Watch
  • •Aston Villa faces Coventry in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
  • •Harwood-Bellis has not featured since his transfer from Southampton.
  • •Villa conceded 22 shots in their loss to Nottingham Forest.
  • •Injuries to Pau Torres and Ian Maatsen leave Villa's defense stretched.
  • •Emery has faith in Harwood-Bellis to strengthen the backline.
Latest Updates
  • 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Harwood-Bellis has chance to make his mark at Villa
  • 11:00 AMBBC Sport — Harwood-Bellis has chance to make his mark at Villa
What they're saying
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Left out of Aston Villa's Champions League squad and yet to feature since his arrival, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has the chance to shine in the EFL Cup.

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Left out of Aston Villa's Champions League squad and yet to feature since his arrival, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has the chance to shine in the EFL Cup.

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