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.