Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest: How to watch Europa League quarter-final action, kick-off time and TV channel

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Credit: Imago Tue 14 April 2026 14:00, UK Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest could set up a Europa League semi-final tie against each other with wins in their respective quarter-final second-leg games this week.The pair each emerged with positive results in their respective first legs away from home last week, then played out a 1-1 draw against each other at the City Ground on Sunday.Villa won 3-1 at Bologna to put one foot in the semi-final, with goals from Ezri Konsa and Oliie Watkins, as Jonathan Rowe scored for the hosts.Forest drew 1-1 with Porto as Martim Fernandes’ bizarre own goal cancelled William Gomes’ opener out, and will be counting on home advantage to see them into the semi against Unai Emery’s side.Aston Villa’s season could be defined by Europa League success, with fans craving silverware after 30 long years without a trophy. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How can fans watch Villa and Forest in the Europa League?Financial expert Stefan Borson has told Football Insider that Europa League success could save Forest from a financial standpoint, as they expect to see a huge drop in revenue following a poor Premier League campaign.Their fans would also love to see success in Europe this season, but only one English team can reach this season’s final if they both get through this round.DateFixtureDateFixture16 AprilBologna (H)16 AprilPorto (H)19 AprilSunderland (H)19 AprilBurnley (H)25 AprilFulham (a)24 AprilSunderland (a)2 MayTottenham (H)4 MayChelsea (a)9 MayBurnley (a)10 MayNewcastle (H)17 MayLiverpool (H)17 MayMan United (a)24 MayMan City (a)24 MayBournemouth (H)Villa’s remaining 2025-26 fixtures and Forest’s remaining 2025-26 fixturesBoth second legs are set to kick off at 8pm on Thursday, 16 April, with Villa live on TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max UK, while Forest are set to be shown on TNT Sports 1, Ultimate and HBO Max UK.Coverage of both games will begin on those respective channels at 7pm.What are Opta’s predictions for Villa and Forest in the Europa League?Villa will fancy their chances of extending their lead in the tie, and could well go for it in the early stages of Thursday’s game to seal progression to the semis.

Opta are currently predicting Emery’s side to win the game, with a 97.72 per cent chance of doing so, while they are currently 41.96 per cent likely to win the trophy in Istanbul on 20 May.Forest, meanwhile, have a 54.92 per cent chance of making the semis against the Villans, but are given a much slimmer 10.3 per cent chance of going all the way to win the Europa League. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.