UEFA Europa League Round of 16
Aston Villa 2 - 0 FT Lille
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Félix Correia 25'
HT
54' J. McGinn (J. Sancho)
56' ↓ T. Abraham ↑O. Watkins
↓ N. Mukau ↑M. Fernandez-Pardo 66'
↓ A. Bouaddi ↑N. Edjouma 66'
↓ F. Correia ↑H. Haraldsson 66'
72' Douglas Luiz
↓ Alexsandro ↑A. Mandi 73'
74' ↓ J. McGinn ↑E. Buendia
74' ↓ L. Bogarde ↑M. Cash
↓ T. Meunier ↑T. Santos 81'
84' ↓ J. Sancho ↑L. Bailey
84' ↓ M. Rogers ↑H. Elliott
86' L. Bailey (O. Watkins)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Lamare Bogarde 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Victor Lindelöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Torres 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
85
Passes
3
Duels
Ian Maatsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Amadou Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Douglas Luiz
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
57
Passes
15
Duels
Jadon Sancho 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Morgan Rogers
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
John McGinn 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Tammy Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Marco Bizot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
James Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matty Cash
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezri Konsa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrone Mings
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
Andrés García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Buendía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ollie Watkins 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
34
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Leon Bailey 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Lille
Goalkeepers
Berke Özer 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Nathan Ngoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chancel Mbemba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsandro Ribeiro 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
2
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Midfielders
Thomas Meunier
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Nabil Bentaleb
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
67
Passes
6
Duels
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Romain Perraud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ngal'ayel Mukau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Olivier Giroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Correia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Arnaud Bodart
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zadig Lanssade
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aïssa Mandi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Verdonk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hakon Arnar Haraldsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lilian Baret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saad Boussadia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soriba Diaoune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | Lille | 0 - 1 | Aston Villa | UEFA Europa League | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre Mauroy |
| 04/18/2024 | Lille | 2 - 1 (PEN 3-4) | Aston Villa | UEFA Europa Conference League | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 04/11/2024 | Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Lille | UEFA Europa Conference League | Villa Park |
03/12/2026
04/18/2024
04/11/2024
Aston Villa Win
Lille Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Aston Villa's Bench Breaks French Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A masterclass in game management and squad depth sends the hosts cruising into the Europa League quarter-finals at the expense of a toothless visiting side.
A Cautious Opening Act
Villa Park crackled with anticipation as the hosts looked to protect their slender 1-0 aggregate advantage from the first leg in France. Knowing a single mistake could level the tie, Aston Villa adopted a measured approach, effectively neutralising the early threat. They edged possession in the opening exchanges, dictating the tempo without overcommitting. The Stakes were immense in this elimination clash, and it showed in the cautious tactical chess match. Lille, despite needing a goal to stay alive, struggled to test the hosts' goalkeeper. Instead, their standout performer was Alexsandro Ribeiro, who marshalled the French defence brilliantly to keep the deficit at a single goal. The opening forty-five minutes passed without a breakthrough, setting the stage for a tense conclusion where one moment of magic would dictate who advanced.
The Second-Half Pivot
The tactical stalemate evaporated nine minutes after the restart. Our take is that the home side simply had too much attacking quality to be kept quiet indefinitely. The breakthrough arrived in the 54th minute when J. Sancho unlocked the stubborn French backline, sliding a perfect ball into the path of J. McGinn. The Scottish midfielder made no mistake, firing home to double the aggregate lead. This goal fundamentally altered the Balance of the tie. Forced to chase the game, the visitors tried to mount a response, but their attacking efforts were remarkably blunt, mustering a meagre 0.39 expected goals across the ninety minutes. The match's Intensity spiked as the hosts turned up the heat, weaponising corner pressure to keep their opponents pinned deep in their own half.
Super Subs Seal the Resolution
With the French outfit visibly tiring, the hosts showcased the frightening depth that makes them genuine contenders in this competition. The introduction of fresh attacking legs turned a comfortable evening into a rout. O. Watkins, the hero of the first leg, entered the fray just after the hour mark, while L. Bailey joined the action in the 84th minute. Within two minutes of stepping onto the pitch, Bailey stamped his name on the tie. Watkins turned provider, squaring for the Jamaican international to rifle home the second of the night and seal a 3-0 aggregate triumph. It was a merciless demonstration of power. The final whistle confirmed what we expected: this squad possesses both the defensive solidity and the offensive firepower to go all the way.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Aston Villa's season?
They advance to the Europa League quarter-finals, maintaining their superb form. It proves they have the formidable squad depth required to fight on multiple fronts.
How did substitute John McGinn change the game?
Though actually starting the match, McGinn's decisive 54th-minute strike broke the deadlock, shattering French resistance and completely shifting the tie's momentum in the hosts' favour.
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.
Villa Chase Quarter-Final Spot Under the Lights
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. Armed with a slender first-leg lead, Aston Villa look primed to extinguish Lille's European dreams at Villa Park.
The Setup
Villa return home carrying a 1-0 aggregate advantage, courtesy of Ollie Watkins' decisive strike in France. Unai Emery’s side boast an intimidating Form rating, fueled by a flawless five-match winning streak and a perfect 100% home record in Europe this term. Lille face a daunting task to overturn this tie. The French outfit's Balance has looked shaky recently, leaving them needing a massive performance to keep their continental season alive. The Stakes couldn't be clearer: 90 minutes separate one club from the quarter-finals, demanding peak performances from both teams' Stars.
Key Battle
Youri Tielemans has been pulling the strings in the Villa midfield, dictating tempo with elite precision. Lille's hopes of a massive away comeback rest heavily on the broad shoulders of Olivier Giroud. If Tielemans dominates possession and starves the French attack of service, Giroud's penalty box instincts won't be enough to salvage the tie.
Our Prediction
Expect Aston Villa to absorb early Lille pressure before ruthlessly exploiting the gaps left behind as the visitors chase the game. A 2-0 home victory will comfortably seal their passage to the final eight.