Premier League 2026/27 · Regular Season - 2

Aston Villa vs Arsenal, 31 August 2026: result and statistics

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Aston Villa

0 : 1 31 August 2026
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Arsenal

Premier League standings
#TeamPScoredConcededPoints
15 Aston Villa 5 4 9 4
2 Arsenal 5 8 4 12

Squad news

Injuries and suspensions: Aston Villa — Arsenal

Aston Villa
A. Onana
Knee Injury
B. Madjo
Ankle Injury
J. Manzambi
Knee Injury
Joao Gomes
0 1 1 5.0
Red Card
L. Bailey
Muscle Injury
Arsenal
G. Martinelli
Transfer negotiations
Gabriel Jesus
Transfer negotiations
J. Timber
Ankle Injury
W. Saliba
Back Injury

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Form over the last five matches: Aston Villa — Arsenal

Aston Villa

2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches

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Aston Villa — all matches

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Aston Villa

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Aston Villa — at home

Details for the 5 most recent matches in this sample.

Aston Villa
Arsenal

5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in the last 5 matches

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Arsenal — all matches

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Arsenal

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Arsenal — away

Details for the 5 most recent matches in this sample.

Arsenal

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Head-to-head: Aston Villa and Arsenal

Head-to-head
DateCompetitionOpponentScore
30.12.2025 Premier League Arsenal Aston Villa 4:1
06.12.2025 Premier League Aston Villa Arsenal 2:1
18.01.2025 Premier League Arsenal Aston Villa 2:2
24.08.2024 Premier League Aston Villa Arsenal 0:2
14.04.2024 Premier League Arsenal Aston Villa 0:2

Match timeline

Match events: Aston Villa — Arsenal

First half 0 - 0
Christos Tzolis Foul
Second half 0 - 2
E. Eze Replaced: C. Tzolis
0 - 1
Event
0 - 2
B. Saka Assist: R. Calafiori
Alysson Replaced: G. Hemmings
T. Abraham Replaced: N. Jackson
Bruno Guimaraes Replaced: M. Lewis-Skelly
M. Merino Replaced: M. Odegaard
A. Wan-Bissaka Replaced: M. Cash
A. Garnacho Replaced: R. Barkley
E. Konsa Replaced: C. Mosquera
Alysson Foul
John McGinn Foul
M. Zubimendi Replaced: D. Rice
Ian Maatsen Foul
Aston Villa Metric Arsenal
Goals 1
0.33 Expected goals (xG) 1.04
7 Shots 7
Shots on target 2
5 Shots off target 4
2 Blocked shots 1
3 Shots inside the box 5
4 Shots outside the box 2
2 Corners 4
17 Fouls 6
Offsides 8
39 % Ball possession, % 61 %
1 Goalkeeper saves
339 Total passes 53
273 Accurate passes 465
81 % Pass accuracy, % 88 %
3 Yellow cards 1
Referee: Jarred Gillett, Australia

Player statistics

Player ratings: Aston Villa — Arsenal

Aston Villa Rating
6
Ross Barkley M · 78 min
7.3
2
Matty Cash D · 78 min
7.0
11
Nicolas Jackson F · 71 min
7.0
8
Boubacar Kamara M · 90 min
6.9
3
Victor Lindelöf D · 90 min
6.9
29
Aaron Wan-Bissaka D · 12 min
6.9
47
Alysson F · 19 min
6.7
10
Emiliano Buendía M · 90 min
6.3
14
Pau Torres D · 90 min
6.3
1
Zion Suzuki G · 90 min
6.3
53
George Hemmings M · 71 min
6.3
18
Tammy Abraham F · 19 min
6.3
17
Alejandro Garnacho F · 12 min
6.3
7
John McGinn M · 90 min
6.0
22
Ian Maatsen D · 90 min
5.6
40
Marco Bizot G
5
Tyrone Mings D
13
Matteo Ruggeri D
26
Lamare Bogarde M
74
Luka Lynch F
Arsenal Rating
7
Bukayo Saka M · 90 min · goals: 1
7.9
33
Riccardo Calafiori D · 90 min · assists: 1
7.9
6
Gabriel Magalhães D · 90 min
7.3
4
Ben White D · 90 min
7.2
41
Declan Rice M · 85 min
7.2
49
Myles Lewis-Skelly M · 71 min
7.2
23
Mikel Merino M · 19 min
7.2
1
David Raya G · 90 min
6.9
3
Cristhian Mosquera D · 79 min
6.9
8
Martin Ødegaard M · 71 min
6.9
36
Martín Zubimendi M · 15 min
6.6
15
Ezri Konsa D · 11 min
6.6
10
Eberechi Eze M · 45 min
6.3
39
Bruno Guimarães M · 19 min
6.3
29
Kai Havertz F · 90 min
6.2
17
Christos Tzolis M · 45 min
6.2
13
Kepa Arrizabalaga G
5
Piero Hincapié D
14
Viktor Gyökeres F
20
Noni Madueke F

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Match information

Match information: Aston Villa — Arsenal

Kick-off31 August 2026, 22:00
CompetitionPremier League
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 2
VenueVilla Park
CityBirmingham
RefereeJarred Gillett, Australia

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Aston Villa — Arsenal

01 What time does Aston Villa vs Arsenal kick off?

Aston Villa vs Arsenal (Premier League) kicks off 31 August 2026, 22:00.

02 Where is Aston Villa vs Arsenal being played?

The match is played at Villa Park (Birmingham).

03 Who is the referee for Aston Villa vs Arsenal?

The referee for Aston Villa vs Arsenal is Jarred Gillett, Australia.

04 What is the recent form of Aston Villa and Arsenal?

Aston Villa: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 9–11. Arsenal: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 10–1.

05 How many times have Aston Villa and Arsenal played each other?

Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.

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