Aston Villa

Aston Villa is a professional football (soccer) club based in Birmingham, England. Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest football clubs in the country. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. Aston Villa has a rich history and is known for its passionate fanbase. The team plays its home matches at Villa Park, which has a capacity of around 42,000 spectators. Aston Villa has won multiple titles, including the FA Cup and the English League Championship, and notably claimed victory in the European Cup (now known as the UEFA Champions League) in 1982. The club’s colors are claret and blue, and its mascot is a lion. Aston Villa has a fierce rivalry with Birmingham City, known as the Second City Derby.