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Aston Villa's pre-season campaign continues with a fixture against Thai club BG Pathum United as Unai Emery's men continue their preparations for a return to the Champions League

Aston Villa's next pre-season test will take place in Thailand(Image: Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

How to watch BG Pathum United vs Aston Villa:

1. Kick-off time and venue: The pre-season friendly between Aston Villa and BG Pathum United will take place on Tuesday at the True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. Kick-off is scheduled for 7.30pm local time, which translates to a 1.30pm BST start for fans watching back in the UK.
2. UK TV and stream: While there is no traditional UK television broadcast confirmed for this fixture, supporters can stream the match live through the club's official VillaTV platform. Utilising this official service is currently the most reliable way to watch the pre-season action unfold in real time.
3. Radio coverage: If you prefer to listen to the match, live audio commentary is usually provided directly through VillaTV alongside its video stream. However, BBC Radio WM won't have its usual updates on this Villa fixture.
4. Aston Villa team news: Unai Emery is heavily rotating his squad to build fitness, having just secured a 3-1 victory over the Indonesia All Stars using 22 different players. Fans might see players like summer loan signined Alejandro Garnacho further integrated as the team prepare for a much tougher upcoming test against Bayern Munich.
5. BG Pathum United background: BG Pathum United will provide a strong physical test for the visiting Premier League side, especially given the expected 34°C heat and humid Thai conditions. The hosts proved their pedigree last season by finishing fourth in the Thai League 1 and successfully lifting the Thai League Cup.

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