Ciaran Clark's header gives Republic of Ireland slender win over Switzerland
Ciaran Clark's third-minute header earns the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 win over Switzerland in their international friendly in Dublin.
Mar 25, 21:41
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Switzerland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of Republic of Ireland's 1-0 win over Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Mar 25, 19:15
Federico Fernandez goal moves Swansea City further clear of relegation zone
Federico Fernandez's goal early in the second half decides the game, as Swansea City see off bottom side Aston Villa 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium.
Mar 19, 19:21
Manchester City back on track with Aston Villa rout
Manchester City turn on the second-half style to see off Aston Villa 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 5, 16:50
Team News: John Stones on bench for Everton
John Stones starts on the bench for Everton's trip to Aston Villa this evening.
Mar 1, 18:50
Aston Villa lose 3-0 to the club's Under-21s in behind-closed-doors match
Aston Villa's senior team suffer a 3-0 defeat to the club's Under-21 side in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
Feb 22, 16:32
Preview: West Ham United vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and basement side Aston Villa.
Feb 1, 21:58
Gareth Ainsworth "proud" of Wycombe Wanderers display against Aston Villa
Gareth Ainsworth says that he is "proud"of his Wycombe Wanderers team following their defeat to Aston Villa in their FA Cup third-round replay.
Jan 19, 22:23
Ciaran Clark, Idrissa Gana send struggling Aston Villa into FA Cup fourth round
Ciaran Clark and Idrissa Gana score against Wycombe Wanderers to send Aston Villa into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 19, 21:40
Team News: Southampton make three changes for Aston Villa, visitors change four
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman makes three changes from his side's last Premier League game for their match against Aston Villa, as Graziano Pelle returns up front.
Dec 5, 14:15
Preview: Southampton vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Southampton and Aston Villa at St Mary's.
Dec 4, 16:09
Watford win to worsen Aston Villa crisis
Watford hold on to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at Villa Park and leave the home side five points adrift at the bottom of the table.
Nov 28, 17:01
Impressive Everton thrash Aston Villa
Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku score twice each as Everton thrash Aston Villa 4-0 at Goodison Park.
Nov 21, 16:51
Half-Time Report: Everton in control against Aston Villa
Ross Barkley scores twice in the first half as Everton race into a 3-0 lead over an abject Aston Villa at Goodison Park.
Nov 21, 15:49
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sports Mole reviews the action from Dublin as the Republic of Ireland seal their place in Euro 2016 after beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on the night.
Nov 16, 22:54
Team News: Jonathan Walters back in Republic of Ireland lineup for Euro 2016 playoff decider
Jonathan Walters returns to the Republic of Ireland lineup for tonight's Euro 2016 playoff showdown against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 16, 18:47
Ciaran Clark: 'Bosnia-Herzegovina will be tough opponents'
Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark insists that the team will not be complacent ahead of the second leg of their Euro 2016 playoff tie against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 16, 12:20
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sports Mole looks ahead to the second leg of the Republic of Ireland's clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dublin, where a place at Euro 2016 will be at stake.
Nov 15, 15:55
Match Analysis: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole reviews the action from Zenica as the Republic of Ireland earn a 1-1 draw in the away leg of their Euro 2016 playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 13, 22:28
Ciaran Clark: 'Republic of Ireland must focus on second leg'
Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark says that his international side must focus on the second leg of their Euro 2016 qualification playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 13, 22:14
Team News: Wes Hoolahan, Daryl Murphy return for Republic of Ireland, Edin Dzeko starts
Norwich City midfielder Wes Hoolahan returns to the starting XI for the Republic of Ireland's playoff clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Daryl Murphy starts up front.
Nov 13, 19:06
Aston Villa, Manchester City share points
Aston Villa end their seven-match losing streak in the Premier League with a goalless draw with Manchester City at Villa Park.
Nov 8, 15:23
Half-Time Report: Goalless start at Villa Park
Aston Villa and Manchester City share a goalless first half in their Premier League clash at Villa Park.
Nov 8, 14:17
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks back at Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 win over Aston Villa, as the two sides continued their contrasting starts to the season.
Nov 2, 22:45
Tottenham Hotspur see off Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur hold off a second-half fightback from Aston Villa to claim a 3-1 win in their Premier League meeting in North London.
Nov 2, 21:53
Half-Time Report: Tottenham Hotspur ahead against Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur remain on course to stretch their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 10 matches after taking a 2-0 half-time lead over Aston Villa.
Nov 2, 20:48
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole checks on the preparations of both sides as Tottenham Hotspur prepare to host bottom club Aston Villa on Monday.
Oct 30, 17:05
Team News: Five changes for Kevin MacDonald's Aston Villa against Southampton
Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald makes five changes for his side's clash against Southampton in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup.
Oct 28, 19:04
Preview: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews all of the Premier League action as struggling champions Chelsea welcome Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge.
Oct 15, 16:51
Team News: Robbie Keane drops to Republic of Ireland bench against Germany
Robbie Keane drops to the bench for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Germany at the Aviva Stadium, one of four changes for Martin O'Neill's side.
Oct 8, 18:56
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews all of the Premier League action as Aston Villa host fellow strugglers Stoke City at Villa Park.
Oct 1, 16:58
Preview: Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's fixture between Liverpool and Aston Villa as both teams look to find form in the Premier League.
Sep 24, 17:32
Team News: Numerous changes for Aston Villa, Birmingham City ahead of League Cup derby
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood makes four changes ahead of his side's League Cup derby against Birmingham City at Villa Park.
Sep 22, 19:07
Team News: Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish fit for Leicester City trip
Jack Grealish returns to Aston Villa's starting lineup for the Premier League clash against Leicester City as one of four changes from last time out.
Sep 13, 15:06
Premier League in numbers: Matchday 5 preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League fixtures, with the aid of a selection of statistics from each game taking place.
Sep 12, 12:27
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia
Sports Mole provides an in-depth analysis of the Republic of Ireland's hard-fought 1-0 win over Georgia in Dublin.
Sep 7, 22:30
Match Analysis: Gibraltar 0-4 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole reviews the action in Faro as the Republic of Ireland beat Gibraltar 4-0 in Euro 2016 qualifying.
Sep 4, 22:11
Republic of Ireland third after Gibraltar victory
Robbie Keane scores twice as Republic of Ireland ease to victory away to Gibraltar.
Sep 4, 21:36
Half-Time Report: Cyris Christie puts Republic of Ireland ahead in Gibraltar
Republic of Ireland hold a slender lead away to Gibraltar after Cyrus Christie's strike in Faro.
Sep 4, 20:33
Team News: Jonathan Walters, Robbie Keane lead Ireland attack against Gibraltar
Robbie Keane and Jonathan Walters will start up front for the Republic of Ireland as they look to move into third in Group D with a win over Gibraltar.
Sep 4, 19:16
