Aston Villa to face Lazio in pre-season friendly at Walsall

By Matt MaherAston VillaPublished: Jun 2, 2023Comments

Villa will face Lazio in a pre-season friendly at Walsall’s Poundland Bescot Stadium.

Unai Emery's side will face Lazio at Walsall on their return to the UK following a US tour

The Italian giants will visit the home of the Saddlers to take on Unai Emery’s Villa on Thursday, August 3 (kick-off 7.30pm).

It will be Villa’s second trip to Bescot of the summer as they also begin their pre-season campaign by facing their League Two neighbours on Saturday, July 15 (1pm).

Emery’s men then embark on a tour of the USA when they will play matches against Newcastle, Fulham and Brentford, before returning to the UK for the Lazio friendly.

Aston Villa to face Lazio in pre-season friendly at Walsall

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