 Ahead of the 2017–18 season, Elphick was linked a move away from Aston Villa, with local rivals' Birmingham City and Sunderland.Despite failing to move in the summer transfer window, Elphick remained at the club and continued to remain out of the first team under Steve Bruce.It wasn't until on 22 August 2017 when he made his first appearance of the season, starting the whole game as captain, in a 4–1 win over Wigan Athletic in the second round of League Cup.