Make Saturday a football day at The Bedford in Tunbridge Wells. Our Fanzo schedule lists two Premier League matches today: Aston Villa vs Manchester City at 12:30, followed by Chelsea vs Tottenham at 17:30. From the lunchtime contest to a London derby, there are two chances to settle in and enjoy live football with fellow fans.
Today’s football at The Bedford
- 12:30 BST — Aston Villa v Man City: Premier League, TNT Sports 1, sound on.
- 17:30 BST — Chelsea v Tottenham: Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, sound on.
These are the only matches dated 24 October on The Bedford’s Fanzo listing at our morning check. All times are UK local time.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City — 12:30
The lunchtime match offers Villa the chance to turn home advantage into three Premier League points, while City will be aiming for an away victory. With the league campaign still taking shape in October, both sides have an opportunity to build momentum before the afternoon results come in.
A useful contest to follow is how Villa balance attacking ambition with the need to protect the space behind them. For City, turning possession into clear chances rather than allowing the hosts opportunities to break will be a central challenge. The first goal could change how much risk either side needs to take; those are the match’s tactical questions, not claims about a confirmed line-up.
Chelsea vs Tottenham — 17:30
The late-afternoon game brings London derby pride alongside the three league points on offer. Chelsea have home advantage, while Spurs have the incentive of taking a result from a rival’s ground. That combination makes this an appealing Saturday fixture even without attaching unverified league-table claims to it.
Watch the response whenever possession changes hands: committing players forward can create chances, but it can also leave room for the opposition to attack. Discipline and control will matter too. In a derby, managing the occasion and avoiding unnecessary set-piece opportunities can be as important as a spell of attacking pressure.
Team news and injuries
Aston Villa and Manchester City: we could not verify a current player-availability update from the clubs’ official news pages during our morning check. No injured, suspended or returning players are therefore named here.
Chelsea and Tottenham: current injury details and expected selections were also unavailable to verify from the official pages checked. This does not mean either squad is fully fit. Look out for each club’s official matchday updates and confirmed teams nearer kick-off.
Where to watch Saturday’s Premier League in Tunbridge Wells
Find The Bedford at 2 High Street, opposite Tunbridge Wells railway station. We open at 12pm midday, giving you time to arrive before Villa vs City starts at 12:30. Join us for the lunchtime game, the 17:30 derby or both, with a drink and a proper pub football atmosphere.
Fanzo marks both matches sound on. Listings and screen arrangements can change, so call ahead if you are bringing a group or travelling specifically for a game.
Watch Villa vs City and Chelsea vs Spurs with us
Get your Saturday football plans sorted at The Bedford. Call to ask about space for your group and arrive ahead of kick-off.
01892 578538Sources checked on 24 October 2026 shortly after 7am BST: The Bedford on Fanzo for today’s fixtures, times, channels and sound settings; official news pages for Aston Villa, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham. Current player availability could not be verified. No additional fixtures are advertised.