For the first time this season, our Under-21s will walk out for a game at Stamford Bridge, in what is the final home game of this term's league stage. We will be hoping to take a step closer to securing a seeded spot in the 2024/25 Premier League 2 championship play-offs, by making it three wins in a row when Aston Villa come to SW6.

• Get your tickets for Chelsea Under-21s vs Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge

Our last match in the PL2 saw us win 3-1 away at Norwich City, with goals by Ishe Samuels-Smith and Donnell McNeilly firing us into a two-goal first-half lead, before Shumaira Mheuka completed the scoring from the penalty spot late on.

We will be hoping for more of the same when we come to the Bridge on Friday evening and here is how you can watch all the action live...

Where to watch the live stream

You can watch the match live on the official Chelsea website and app. The live stream will be available free of charge for supporters anywhere in the world.

How to watch the highlights

Highlights of the match will be available on the official Chelsea website and app on Monday 7 April.

When is kick-off?

The game kicks off at Stamford Bridge at 7pm (UK time) on Friday 4 April.

How to watch Academy live streams

You can watch the live stream in our Chelsea Under-21s vs Aston Villa Match Centre by clicking below or via the homepage of the official Chelsea website and app shortly before kick-off. Ensure that you are registered and logged in with a free Chelsea account to view the stream.

How to get tickets

All supporters with a men's or women's season ticket, or a Chelsea Membership, as well as anyone under the age of 20, can claim one free ticket for our Under-21s' match against Aston Villa via their online ticket account, until midday on Thursday 3 April.

All other tickets can be purchased for £4 each online or, from two hours before kick-off, at the Stamford Bridge ticket office.