Premier League Regular Season - 27
Aston Villa 1 - 1 FT Leeds
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Stach 31'
HT
↓ G. Gudmundsson ↑J. Bijol 46'
61' ↓ L. Bailey ↑J. Sancho
61' ↓ A. Onana ↑R. Barkley
J. Bijol 62'
K. Darlow 69'
73' E. Buendia
↓ B. Aaronson ↑L. Nmecha 73'
75' ↓ E. Buendia ↑T. Abraham
J. Bogle 79'
↓ A. Stach ↑S. Longstaff 83'
87' ↓ Douglas Luiz ↑L. Bogarde
87' ↓ M. Cash ↑A. Garcia
88' T. Abraham
I. Gruev 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Matty Cash 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ezri Konsa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Tyrone Mings 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Ian Maatsen
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Amadou Onana 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Douglas Luiz 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
61
Passes
9
Duels
Leon Bailey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Morgan Rogers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Buendía
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Ollie Watkins
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
James Wright 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Victor Lindelöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ross Barkley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jadon Sancho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tammy Abraham 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
Leeds
Goalkeepers
Karl Darlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jayden Bogle
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
James Justin
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Joe Rodon
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Pascal Struijk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Gudmundsson
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Anton Stach 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ethan Ampadu 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Ilia Gruev
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Brenden Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Lucas Perri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jaka Bijol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiaan Bornauw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Piroe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/11/2025 | Leeds | 1 - 2 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 13/01/2023 | Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Leeds | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 02/10/2022 | Leeds | 0 - 0 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 17/07/2022 | Aston Villa | 1 - 0 | Leeds | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 10/03/2022 | Leeds | 0 - 3 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 09/02/2022 | Aston Villa | 3 - 3 | Leeds | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 27/02/2021 | Leeds | 0 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 23/10/2020 | Aston Villa | 0 - 3 | Leeds | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 28/04/2019 | Leeds | 1 - 1 | Aston Villa | Championship | Elland Road |
| 23/12/2018 | Aston Villa | 2 - 3 | Leeds | Championship | Villa Park |
23/11/2025
13/01/2023
02/10/2022
17/07/2022
10/03/2022
09/02/2022
27/02/2021
23/10/2020
28/04/2019
23/12/2018
Aston Villa Win
Leeds Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Abraham’s Late Heroics Spare Villa Blushes
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A frustrating afternoon for high-flying Villa proves that possession means nothing without a clinical edge against a stubborn Leeds block.
Opening Act
Villa Park felt the heat as Aston Villa tried to assert their top-four credentials against a resilient visitor. The home side grabbed the ball and refused to let go, but their 67% possession felt hollow against a disciplined low block. While Douglas Luiz was pulling the strings in the middle with his typical composure, the final pass remained elusive. The Intensity was high from the jump, but it was the visitors who struck first against the run of play. In the 31st minute, Anton Stach found a pocket of space and silenced the home crowd with a clinical finish. It was a classic smash-and-grab setup that put the Champions League hopefuls on the back foot early, forcing Villa to find answers they simply didn't have in the first half-hour.
The Pivot
The middle portion of the match turned into a sustained siege. Villa bombarded the box, but the Balance of the contest was tilted by the heroic goalkeeping of Karl Darlow. He stood tall, parrying three goal-bound efforts and organizing a defense that was bending but not quite breaking. With 30 total shots in the match, the shooting gallery narrative was in full effect, yet the scoreline remained stubbornly fixed at 0-1. Villa’s frustration grew as four of their efforts were blocked and others sailed wide. Every missed chance amplified the Upset Factor, as the 15th-placed Leeds looked increasingly likely to pull off the shock of the round. It was a tactical chess match where Villa had all the pieces but no clear path to the king.
Resolution
Desperate times called for a change of approach. The tactical shift came late when T. Abraham entered the fray to provide a more direct physical presence in the area. The Stakes were massive for Villa's league standing, and the pressure finally paid dividends in the 88th minute. Abraham reacted quickest in a crowded area to poke home the equalizer, sparking scenes of relief rather than jubilation. While the draw preserves Villa's third-place spot for now, dropping points at home to a struggling side feels like a missed opportunity. For Leeds, the point is a vital boost to their survival hopes, even if losing the lead so late stings. This result proves that top-tier ambition requires more than just holding the ball; it requires the killer instinct that only arrived in the dying embers.
Key Questions
Did Aston Villa deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. With 67% possession and 16 shots, Villa’s persistence finally broke through a Leeds defense that had relied heavily on Karl Darlow’s heroics.
How did substitute Anton Stach change the game?
Actually, Anton Stach started the match and provided the clinical 31st-minute opening goal that allowed Leeds to defend their lead for most of the game.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
High Stakes at Villa Park
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Aston Villa aim to tighten their grip on the top four while Leeds face a desperate scramble for survival.
The Setup
Villa Park prepares for a February afternoon where desperation meets ambition. Aston Villa enter this clash sitting comfortably in 3rd place, fueled by an exceptionally high Stars rating and a midfield that dictates play with ease. However, for Leeds, the narrative is purely about survival. Currently 16th in the table, the visitors are looking over their shoulders at the drop zone. While the Balance of the match suggests a home advantage, the Stakes for the Yorkshire side are maximum. Leeds have ground out three draws in their last five matches, showing a resilience that will be tested to its limit by a Villa side that has won 14 times this season.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will decide this contest. Amadou Onana has been a physical force for the home side, providing the platform for Villa to dominate transitions. He will be tasked with tracking Lukas Nmecha, who remains the primary threat for the visitors. If Nmecha can find space between the lines, Leeds might have a puncher's chance, but Onana's recent defensive Form makes that a tall order.
Our Prediction
Our take is that Villa’s technical superiority will eventually break Leeds' resistance. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and exploit the wings, while Leeds will likely sit deep and hope for a counter-attacking miracle. We expect a 2-0 victory for the home side, as their hunt for elite European football continues to gather pace while Leeds remain mired in the relegation dogfight.