Spot the Ball
It’s simple! Or is it? The ball is missing, can you work out where it should be? Study the players, predict the play, and mark your spot. The closer you get, the higher your score.
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Guess where the ball should be
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Enter your name and email address to see your rank
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Play weekly to get your highest score on the board
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Compete for exclusive Aston Villa prizes
What's your score?
Did you nail it? Once you’ve made your guess, your score and rank will appear here so you can see how you stack up against other players.
Exclusive prizes every month!
Each month this season, the top-ranked player will receive a John McGinn signed Aston Villa shirt. For the end-of-season Grand Prize, you only need to play Spot the Ball once. If you appear on any leaderboard at any point in the competition, you will be included in the draw.
Grand Prize: Win two VIP tickets to Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Enjoy the last home game of the season at Villa Park with two VIP tickets to Aston Villa vs Liverpool.
Win a signed John McGinn shirt this month!
Get your hands on an official Aston Villa shirt signed by captain John McGinn, a must-have piece for any Villa fan.
FAQs
Choose where you think the missing ball should be in the image. Tap or click your chosen spot. Once you’ve confirmed your choice, you’ll immediately see your score and position on the leaderboard.
You only need to enter your name and email address the first time you play. After that, your results are tracked automatically.
Your score is calculated based on how close your guess is to the officially determined position of the ball, measured in pixels. The closer the guess, the higher the score—up to 1,000 points for an exact hit.
Yes, new rounds open each week, giving you another chance to climb the leaderboard and improve your score.
Each weekly game is a chance to improve your leaderboard position. At the end of every month, the top-ranked player wins that month’s prize: a John McGinn–signed Aston Villa shirt. You only need to play once to qualify for the end-of-season draw. Anyone who appears on the leaderboard at any point during the competition is automatically entered. The Grand Prize is two tickets to Aston Villa vs Liverpool, the final home match of the season at Villa Park.
Winners are contacted directly by email. Make sure to check your inbox for updates and provide accurate location to claim the prize.
Spot the Ball is part of Xapo Bank’s partnership with Aston Villa FC. It’s designed to bring fans closer to the action.
Yes! Anyone can play and anyone can win any of the prizes.
Terms & Conditions
Please read the full game rules, eligibility criteria, and prize details before you play.