The FA Cup 2025/26 is moving into its Round 3 stage, where 20 Premier League sides and 24 Championship teams join the tournament. A total of 64 clubs will go head-to-head in 32 knockout clashes. No warm-ups, no second chances – one bad night and your club is out.
Tottenham Hotspur will host Aston Villa in a mouth-watering Round 3 showdown on January 10. Spurs and Villa are among the competition’s most successful clubs with eight and seven titles respectively, though neither has seen success since 1991.
Interestingly, it was Aston Villa who knocked out Spurs in Round 4 last year – a result Tottenham will be desperate to avenge. Recent form, however, doesn’t favor Spurs. They’ve won just one of their last six matches, while Villa have won four, including a 2-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham earlier this season.
Aston Villa also surged 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 to eliminate Spurs for a second straight season. Tottenham, on the other hand, will hope to flip the script and rediscover some form. Thomas Frank in particular will know that is important with just four wins in 15 games since the start of November.
Here’s where to watch the Tottenham vs Aston Villa live stream online from anywhere, for FREE.
Watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa for FREE
Good news, football fans, in the UK! Select matches, including Tottenham vs Aston Villa, from the FA Cup 2025/26 are being shown on free-to-air streaming platform BBC iPlayer.
Remember, 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’re abroad? Football fans from the UK can use NordVPN to watch their usual streaming service from 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 US
US live streams of the Tottenham vs Aston Villa match come from ESPN Select.
A standalone subscription costs $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year, but you can also get their ESPN Unlimited package that includes everything ESPN has to offer.
Not in the States for this game? You’ll 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 the BBC in the UK.
As part of the FA Cup’s deal with the BBC, this match is one of the 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 via the Sportsnet Plus streaming service, which starts at $24.99 per month or $199.99 per year.
Outside Canada during the Tottenham vs Aston Villa match? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad.
How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa live in Australia
In Australia, the Tottenham vs Aston Villa fixture will be on Stan Sport.
Soccer fans will need to subscribe to Stan Sport. It costs $20 a month on top of a regular Stan subscription costing from $12 a month.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch the Tottenham vs Aston Villa live stream in New Zealand
beIN SportsNZ is the FA Cup 2025/26 TV rights holder in New Zealand.
A subscription to beIN Sports costs NZ$14.99 a month or NZ$149.99 if you pay for a year up front. New subscribers can also get a 7-day free trial, cancel before the trial period ends at no cost if you’re not fully satisfied.
Missing Tottenham vs Aston Villa due to work commitments abroad? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
Can I watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa for free?
Yes! As we’ve outlined above, select matches will be available to viewers in the UK on BBC iPlayer. And Tottenham vs Aston Villa is one of those. In New Zealand, there’s a 7-day free trial option for new subscribers to 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 through mobile apps or via your phone’s browser. For example, BBC iPlayer or the Discorvery+ app in the UK.
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