Looking for a pub showing Everton vs Chelsea or Newcastle vs Aston Villa in Tunbridge Wells today? Settle in at The Bedford, opposite Tunbridge Wells station, for a Saturday Premier League double-header. These are the only two fixtures on our Fanzo listing for 17 October at our morning check.
Today’s live football at The Bedford
- 12:30 BST — Everton vs Chelsea · Premier League · TNT Sports 1 · Sound on
- 17:30 BST — Newcastle United vs Aston Villa · Premier League · Sky Sports Main Event (plus additional Sky listings) · Sound on
Doors open at 12pm midday, giving you half an hour to get settled before the first kick-off. All times are UK local time.
Everton vs Chelsea: lunchtime Premier League preview
Everton have home advantage in the early game, while Chelsea face the challenge of taking three points on the road. With league points at stake, the opening exchanges offer a compelling question: can the hosts turn early pressure into clear chances, or will the visitors find room to play through them?
Watch how each side handles turnovers and set pieces. A quick opening goal could force the other team to become more adventurous; a tight first half would put extra weight on substitutions and finishing after the break. Those are the tactical questions to follow, rather than a prediction of either starting XI.
Team news: We could not verify a current, match-specific injury bulletin for Everton or Chelsea before publication. No player absences or predicted line-ups are being presented as confirmed; check the clubs’ official matchday announcements nearer kick-off.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa: an evening test at St. James’ Park
Newcastle are looking for a response after a 4–1 league defeat at Coventry, according to their official pre-match briefing. Manager Matthias Jaissle highlighted individual mistakes that his side must cut out. Home support and a sharper performance offer the chance to turn that disappointment into three points.
Villa bring encouragement from a 6–0 Champions League win over Fenerbahçe, also noted in Newcastle’s briefing. The challenge is to translate that European confidence into league points away from home. Newcastle’s club preview notes that Villa won 2–0 on their previous visit in January, while the hosts are seeking a fifth win in six home Premier League meetings with Villa. There is plenty riding on which side imposes its rhythm.
Newcastle and Aston Villa injury updates
Newcastle’s official matchday guide says Anthony Elanga, Tino Livramento and Jacob Ramsey are unavailable as they recover from injury. In Thursday’s briefing, Jaissle said Bazou Touré was improving and hoped he could join the group on Saturday; that was a possibility, not confirmation of a starting place.
Jaissle also said Dan Burn was likely not yet ready to start after limited training, while Joelinton could be closer to that step. Their minutes remain a selection decision, not a confirmed line-up.
For Villa, the same official matchday guide reports that Ross Barkley and George Hemmings will be assessed, while Ian Maatsen and Matteo Ruggeri will miss the match. Final team selections are still to come.
Watch Premier League football in Tunbridge Wells
Join us at 2 High Street for the lunchtime game, the evening kick-off, or both. Fanzo marks both fixtures as sound on, so you can follow the commentary as well as the action. We are right opposite the railway station, making The Bedford an easy meeting point for your Saturday football plans.
Make The Bedford your matchday meeting place
Come down from midday for Everton vs Chelsea, or get settled before Newcastle vs Aston Villa at 5:30pm. Call the team to arrange your visit and check availability for your group.
01892 578538Sources checked on 17 October 2026 shortly after 7am BST: The Bedford’s Fanzo schedule; Newcastle’s pre-match briefing; Newcastle’s official matchday and team-news guide. Screening listings and player availability can change.