The 2025/26 FA Cup moves into its Round 3 phase, with 20 Premier League teams and 24 Championship teams taking part in the tournament. A total of 64 clubs will go head-to-head in 32 knockout matches. No warm-up, no new chances – one bad night and your club is out.
Tottenham Hotspur will host Aston Villa in a mouth-watering Round 3 clash on January 10. Spurs and Villa are among the competition’s most successful clubs with eight and seven titles respectively, although neither has experienced success since 1991.
Interestingly, it was Aston Villa who knocked Spurs out in Round 4 last year – a result Tottenham will be desperate to avenge. However, recent form does not favor Spurs. They have won just one of their last six games, while Villa have won four, including a 2-1 Premier League win over Tottenham earlier this season.
Aston Villa also progressed to the FA Cup semi-finals last year before suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, who went on to lift the trophy.
With history, form and momentum on their side, Villa have a real chance of eliminating Spurs for the second consecutive season. Tottenham, on the other hand, will be hoping to turn the script and rediscover some form. Thomas Frank in particular will know that it is important with only four wins in 15 games since the start of November.
Here’s where to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa live stream online anywhere, FREE.
Watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa for FREE
Good news, football fans, in the UK! Select matches including Tottenham vs Aston Villa from FA Cup 2025/26 will be shown on free streaming platform BBC iPlayer.
Remember that you must be a UK resident and have a valid TV license to access BBC iPlayer. If you do, just sign up online and you’re good to go!
What if you are abroad? Football fans from the UK can use NordVPN to watch their usual streaming service anywhere.
How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa using a VPN
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How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa live in the USA
American live streams of the match between Tottenham and Aston Villa come from ESPN Select.
A standalone subscription costs $12.99 per month or $129.99 per year, but you can also get their ESPN Unlimited package that includes everything ESPN has to offer.
Not in the US for this game? You need a VPN to watch your regular streams from abroad.
How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa live in the UK
Tottenham vs Aston Villa live stream is on TNT Sports and BBC in UK.
As part of the FA Cup’s deal with the BBC, this match is one of two Round 3 matches that will stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
Traveling away from the UK today? Use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer from abroad.
How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa live in Canada
Soccer fans in Canada can watch Tottenham vs. Aston Villa on Sportsnet.
You can either watch Sportsnet on TV or through the Sportsnet Plus streaming service, which starts at $24.99 per month or $199.99 per year.
Outside of Canada during the game between Tottenham and Aston Villa? Simply use a VPN to see from abroad.
How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa live in Australia
In Australia, the match is played between Tottenham and Aston Villa Stan Sports.
Football fans must subscribe Stan Sports. It costs $20 a month on top of a regular Stan plan that starts at $12 a month.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa live stream in New Zealand
beIN SportsNZ is the FA Cup 2025/26 television rights holder in New Zealand.
A subscription to beIN Sports costs NZ$14.99 per month or NZ$149.99 if you pay for a year in advance. New subscribers can also get a 7-day free trial, cancel before the trial ends at no cost if you’re not completely satisfied.
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Can I watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa for free?
Yes! As we’ve outlined above, select matches will be available to UK viewers on BBC iPlayer. And Tottenham vs Aston Villa is one of them. In New Zealand there is a 7-day free trial for new subscribers beIN SportsNZ.
Fans away from home can use a VPN to watch the free coverage from abroad.
Can I watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser. For example BBC iPlayer or the Discovery+ app in the UK.
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