Founded in 1874, Aston Villa were founding members of the Football League in 1888. They were also founding members of the Premier League in 1992.
Nickname of club | The Villans |
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League | Premier League |
Date established | 1874 |
Location | Birmingham |
Stadium | Villa Park |
Address | Trinity Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6HE |
Year stadium built | 1897 |
Stadium capacity | 42,660 |
Club manager | Unai Emery |
Mascot | Hercules the Lion |
Bella (a female lion) | |
Chip (a young male lion) | |
Young supporters club | Villa Cubs |
Club website | http://www.avfc.co.uk |
Club community organisation information | http://www.avfc.co.uk/club/foundation |