Premier League
31 Aug 2026, 21:00
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Match Report
Arsenal won 1-0 away at Aston Villa in Premier League on 31 August 2026. The goal came from Bukayo Saka (58') assisted by Riccardo Calafiori.
The expected goals (xG) read Aston Villa 0.28 - 1.52 Arsenal, so the win was fully deserved on chances created. Shots: 7-7 (0-2 on target).
Match Timeline
Aston Villa
MIN
Arsenal
58'
⚽
Bukayo Sakaassist: Riccardo Calafiori
Match Statistics
Aston Villa
STATS
Arsenal
0
Goals
1
0.28
Expected Goals (xG)
1.52
7
Shots
7
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
Head to Head
Team Form
League Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City
|
5 | 15 |
| 2 |
Arsenal (A)
|
5 | 12 |
| 3 |
Brighton & Hove Albion
|
5 | 10 |
| 4 |
Brentford
|
5 | 9 |
| 5 |
Leeds United
|
5 | 9 |
| 6 |
Liverpool
|
5 | 9 |
| 7 |
Everton
|
5 | 9 |
| 8 |
Hull City
|
5 | 8 |
| 9 |
Newcastle United
|
5 | 8 |
| 10 |
Chelsea
|
5 | 7 |
| 11 |
Ipswich Town
|
5 | 6 |
| 12 |
Manchester United
|
5 | 5 |
| 13 |
Nottingham Forest
|
5 | 5 |
| 14 |
Sunderland
|
5 | 4 |
| 15 |
Crystal Palace
|
5 | 4 |
| 16 |
Aston Villa (H)
|
5 | 4 |
| 17 |
Bournemouth
|
5 | 3 |
| 18 |
Coventry City
|
5 | 3 |
| 19 |
Fulham
|
5 | 2 |
| 20 |
Tottenham Hotspur
|
5 | 2 |
Lineups
Aston Villa
- Zion Suzuki Starting
- Matthew Cash Starting
- Victor Lindelöf Starting
- Pau Torres Starting
- Ian Maatsen Starting
- Ross Barkley Starting
- Boubacar Kamara Starting
- John McGinn Starting
- Emiliano Buendía Starting
- George Hemmings Starting
- Nicolas Jackson Starting
- Alysson Edward Sub
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka Sub
- Alejandro Garnacho Sub
- Tammy Abraham Sub
Arsenal
- David Raya Starting
- Ben White Starting
- Cristhian Mosquera Starting
- Gabriel Starting
- Riccardo Calafiori Starting
- Declan Rice Starting
- Myles Lewis-Skelly Starting
- Bukayo Saka Starting
- Martin Odegaard Starting
- Christos Tzolis Starting
- Kai Havertz Starting
- Bruno Guimarães Sub
- Eberechi Eze Sub
- Mikel Merino Sub
- Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Sub
- Martín Zubimendi Sub
Match News & Preview
- Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa (BBC News)
- Arsenal pushing on with deal to sign Villa's Konsa (BBC News)
- Chelsea confirm Welbeck signing from Brighton (BBC News)
Aston Villa vs Arsenal — Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
Arsenal won 1:0 away at Aston Villa in the Premier League on 31 August 2026.
Who scored in Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
The goals were scored by Bukayo Saka (58').
What was the expected goals (xG) in Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
The xG was Aston Villa 0.28 - 1.52 Arsenal, with shots 7-7.
What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Arsenal?
In 7 meetings on record, Aston Villa won 2, Arsenal won 4 and 1 were drawn (goals 6:12).
