Aston Villa have yet to earn a point or score a goal this season and travel to Club Brugge next week for a Champions League qualifier. The English side remains pointless and goalless after six matches across the Premier League and Europa League group stage, prompting concerns from head coach Unai Emery. He admitted his team is still very much a work in progress and not yet functioning like a well-oiled machine.
Club Brugge themselves are in strong form, sitting second in the Jupiler Pro League after four matches with nine points from three wins and one loss. They have a +6 goal difference having scored eight and conceded just two, trailing leaders Charleroi by three points. Their next fixture is an away trip to Lommel United on 4 September 2026, who currently occupy eighth place in the table.
The upcoming clash against Aston Villa presents a significant test for Club Brugge, especially given the visitors’ current struggles. Aston Villa have failed to score in league play this season and are under pressure to turn things around before their journey to Belgium. Unai Emery stressed that his side is still searching for the right balance and cohesion on the pitch.
For Club Brugge, this match offers an opportunity to validate their strong start to the season against an opponent still seeking their first success of the campaign. The team will need to rely on their defensive solidity and clinical attacking to secure a favorable result ahead of the return leg in England.
Check Club Brugge’s upcoming matches on our fixtures page and stay updated with the squad via the squad overview. The latest Jupiler Pro League standings are always available on our standings section for the most current information.
