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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |