Attendance: 85,826
![Aston Villa logo Aston Villa logo](https://sm.imgix.net/19/06/astlog.png?w=60&h=60&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Championship Playoffs | Final
May 27, 2019 at 3pm UK
![Derby logo Derby logo](https://sm.imgix.net/19/06/derlog.png?w=60&h=60&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
2-1
Reaction
![Aston Villa coach John Terry in the dugout on October 20, 2018 Aston Villa coach John Terry in the dugout on October 20, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Terry in no rush to follow Frank Lampard into management
The former England captain, who ended his playing career last year, is ready to learn the ropes ahead of taking on a full-time managerial role.
May 28, 22:52
![Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates scoring their second goal against Middlesbrough on March 16, 2019 Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates scoring their second goal against Middlesbrough on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John McGinn relishing chance to play in Premier League
The midfielder joined Villa from Hibernian last summer.
May 28, 22:50
![Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019 Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Frank Lampard wants Derby County stay amid "irrelevant" Chelsea speculation
Lampard's Rams were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa at Wembley.
May 28, 07:26
![Britain's Prince William celebrates Aston Villa's first goal with former player John Carew on May 27, 2019 Britain's Prince William celebrates Aston Villa's first goal with former player John Carew on May 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Players, fans react as Aston Villa win promotion to Premier League
Prince William joined players in taking to social media in celebration.
May 27, 23:22
![Britain's Prince William celebrates Aston Villa's first goal with former player John Carew on May 27, 2019 Britain's Prince William celebrates Aston Villa's first goal with former player John Carew on May 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Prince William celebrates Aston Villa promotion with John Carew
The Duke of Cambridge saw his side beat Derby to reach the Premier League at Wembley.
May 27, 23:20
![Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates winning the Championship playoff final on May 27, 2019 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates winning the Championship playoff final on May 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa is a Premier League club'
The Villa boss grew up supporting the club.
May 27, 22:45
The Match
Match Report
Aston Villa earn a Premier League return after three seasons away thanks to a 2-1 win over Midlands rivals Derby County at Wembley Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Derby County as the Villans booked their place in next season's Premier League.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship playoff final clash between Aston Villa and Derby County, including team news and predicted lineups.
Head to Head
Nov 10, 2018 3pm
Gameweek 17
Derby
0-3
Aston Villa
Apr 28, 2018 3pm
Dec 16, 2017 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019 Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Frank Lampard: 'No tension at Derby County ahead of playoff final'
Derby face Aston Villa in Monday's Sky Bet Championship play-off final.
May 26, 23:06
![Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019 Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Glenn Whelan hopeful promotion will help Aston Villa keep Jack Grealish
Grealish has been linked with a move away from the club.
May 26, 23:03
![Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith: 'Promotion to Premier League would be pinnacle of my career'
Smith started his managerial career with Walsall in Sky Bet League One in 2011.
May 26, 23:02
![Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Juan Pablo Angel: 'Aston Villa need promotion to become relevant again'
The former Colombia striker scored 62 goals in six years at Villa between 2001 and 2007.
May 26, 16:48
![Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019 Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Johnson backs Frank Lampard for "amazing" managerial career
Former Derby captain Johnson helped the club to the Premier League in 2007.
May 26, 13:10
![Bradley Johnson in action for Derby County in the EFL Cup on September 25, 2018 Bradley Johnson in action for Derby County in the EFL Cup on September 25, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bradley Johnson: 'Derby will not repeat playoff mistakes from last season'
Derby lost in the play-off semi-final to Fulham last season.
May 26, 09:41
![Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith talks up Frank Lampard ahead of Championship playoff showdown
The Derby manager went to Brentford when Smith was Bees boss to talk to the squad.
May 26, 09:39
![Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates scoring their second goal against Middlesbrough on March 16, 2019 Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates scoring their second goal against Middlesbrough on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John McGinn: 'Defeat in playoff final would make Aston Villa season a failure'
The midfielder believes the club should have challenged for automatic promotion.
May 26, 09:37
![Derby County's Jack Marriott scores moments after coming off the bench in the Championship playoff semi-final second leg against Leeds United on May 15, 2019 Derby County's Jack Marriott scores moments after coming off the bench in the Championship playoff semi-final second leg against Leeds United on May 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Derby County could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks at how Derby County could line up in Monday's Championship playoff final against Aston Villa.
May 25, 18:08
![Tyrone Mings pictured in March 2019 Tyrone Mings pictured in March 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Aston Villa could line up against Derby County
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up against Derby County in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 18:07
![Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019 Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Championship playoff final: Five talking points ahead of Wembley showdown
Aston Villa and Derby are one victory away from a place in the Premier League.
May 25, 15:17
![Tyrone Mings pictured in March 2019 Tyrone Mings pictured in March 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tyrone Mings hails John Terry impact during "perfect" Aston Villa loan
The defender joined on loan from Bournemouth in January.
May 25, 13:23
![Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019 Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Frank Lampard plays down Chelsea speculation ahead of playoff final
Chelsea have been linked with a move for Derby boss and former player Lampard.
May 25, 11:30
![Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith: 'Wrong to leave Championship playoff final until last'
Villa lost in last season's Sky Bet Championship play-off final to Fulham.
May 23, 16:17
![Derby County manager Frank Lampard celebrates his side's victory over Leeds United on May 15, 2019 Derby County manager Frank Lampard celebrates his side's victory over Leeds United on May 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Derby vs. Aston Villa: Promotion rivals in focus
John Terry and Frank Lampard will clash at Wembley on May 27.
May 16, 08:03