Premier League Regular Season - 35
Aston Villa 1 - 2 FT Tottenham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
C. Gallagher 12'
Richarlison (M. Tel) 25'
R. Kolo Muani 27'
R. Bentancur 45'
HT
51' R. Barkley
60' ↓ T. Abraham ↑O. Watkins
↓ R. Bentancur ↑Y. Bissouma 66'
↓ R. Kolo Muani ↑D. Spence 67'
M. Tel 73'
77' M. Rogers
K. Danso 82'
85' ↓ R. Barkley ↑E. Buendia
85' ↓ J. Sancho ↑L. Bailey
↓ Richarlison ↑P. M. Sarr 90'+1
↓ M. Tel ↑L. Bergvall 90'+1
C. Gallagher 90'+6
90'+6 E. Buendia (M. Cash)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matty Cash 
ENFORCER
7
Tackles
7
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
Victor Lindelöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrone Mings 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ian Maatsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lamare Bogarde
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Youri Tielemans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jadon Sancho
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Ross Barkley
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Morgan Rogers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Tammy Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Marco Bizot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ezri Konsa
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Buendía 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
Douglas Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ollie Watkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Bailey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Antonín Kinský
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
94
Minutes
Defenders
Pedro Porro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Kevin Danso
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Micky van de Ven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Destiny Udogie 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
João Palhinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Bentancur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
66
Entry
Randal Kolo Muani 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Conor Gallagher 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mathys Tel 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Richarlison
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Brandon Austin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Radu Drăguşin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yves Bissouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Bergvall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Maddison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2026 | Tottenham | 1 - 2 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 10/19/2025 | Tottenham | 1 - 2 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 05/16/2025 | Aston Villa | 2 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 02/09/2025 | Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Tottenham | FA Cup | Villa Park |
| 11/03/2024 | Tottenham | 4 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 03/10/2024 | Aston Villa | 0 - 4 | Tottenham | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 11/26/2023 | Tottenham | 1 - 2 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 05/13/2023 | Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Tottenham | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 01/01/2023 | Tottenham | 0 - 2 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 04/09/2022 | Aston Villa | 0 - 4 | Tottenham | Premier League | Villa Park |
01/10/2026
10/19/2025
05/16/2025
02/09/2025
11/03/2024
03/10/2024
11/26/2023
05/13/2023
01/01/2023
04/09/2022
Aston Villa Win
Tottenham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +41
P: 34 GD: +37
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +12
P: 35 GD: +4
P: 35 GD: +3
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: +7
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: 0
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -36
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 82 | 69 | 26 | +43 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 78 | 76 | 33 | +43 | |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 68 | 66 | 50 | +16 | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 62 | 54 | 48 | +6 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 59 | 62 | 52 | +10 | |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 37 | 56 | 57 | 53 | +4 | |
| 7 | Brighton | 37 | 53 | 52 | 43 | +9 | |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 52 | 57 | 50 | +7 | |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 52 | 54 | 51 | +3 | |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 51 | 40 | 47 | -7 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | 37 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 0 | |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 49 | 47 | 49 | -2 | |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 49 | 45 | 51 | -6 | |
| 14 | Leeds | 37 | 47 | 49 | 53 | -4 | |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 45 | 40 | 49 | -9 | |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 43 | 47 | 50 | -3 | |
| 17 | Tottenham | 37 | 38 | 47 | 57 | -10 | |
| 18 | West Ham | 37 | 36 | 43 | 65 | -22 | |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 21 | 37 | 74 | -37 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 37 | 19 | 26 | 67 | -41 |
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +7
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 37 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
P: 37 GD: -41
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Spurs Shock Villa in Seismic Relegation Boost
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. Tottenham delivered a season-defining masterclass to upset their top-four chasing hosts and breathe life into their survival hopes.
Early Ambush
The Stakes could not have been higher at Villa Park, but the visitors completely ignored the script. Desperate for a lifeline in their harrowing relegation battle, Tottenham burst out of the gates with sheer desperation and clinical precision. Rather than absorbing pressure, they dictated the tempo and quickly forced the hosts onto the back foot. The breakthrough arrived a mere 12 minutes in when C. Gallagher hammered home the opener, setting a relentless tone that left the home crowd stunned. The Intensity of the opening exchanges heavily favoured the London side, completely derailing the hosts' usual rhythm.
The Double Blow
With their early momentum established, Spurs refused to sit back. The Upset Factor went off the charts in the 25th minute. A devastating attacking sequence saw M. Tel slip a brilliant ball through the defensive lines, allowing Richarlison to double the advantage. Aston Villa looked entirely disjointed, unable to find any creative spark in the final third. The visitors' midfield pivot operated flawlessly, with João Palhinha shutting down counter-attacks and Pedro Porro thriving on the flank. This tactical stranglehold ruined the overall Balance of the match, as the Champions League hopefuls chased shadows across their own turf.
Frantic Finale
The second half transformed into a masterclass of game management from the away side. Spurs controlled possession at 55 percent, starving their opponents of the ball and frustrating the home support. It took until the 96th minute for the hosts to finally mount a serious response, with E. Buendia sweeping in a late consolation goal courtesy of M. Cash. However, it was far too little, too late. The final whistle confirmed a monumental upset. For Villa, it is a bitter blow to their European aspirations. For Spurs, this gritty away performance provides essential fuel for their great escape.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Aston Villa's season?
This defeat deals a damaging blow to their Champions League push, leaving them vulnerable in fifth place with only a few games remaining.
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.
Survival Instincts Clash With European Dreams
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. Tottenham's desperate bid for Premier League survival collides head-on with Aston Villa's push for European football in a match with monumental consequences.
The Setup
May 03, 2026, brings a season-defining fixture to Villa Park. The context could not be starker: Aston Villa are flying high in fifth place with 58 points, firmly in the hunt for European qualification. Meanwhile, Tottenham find themselves staring into the abyss, languishing in 18th place with just 34 points. The Stakes are off the charts for the visitors, who desperately need a lifeline in this brutal relegation battle. Despite the massive gap in the standings, a strong Balance rating suggests this will be a tightly contested affair. Neither side boasts perfect momentum. The hosts' recent Form has been a mixed bag of wins and losses, while Spurs have struggled to find any consistency, picking up far too many draws and defeats when victories were mandatory.
Key Battle
The individual matchups will dictate the rhythm of this crucial encounter, backed by a notable Stars rating. The focus shifts squarely to Ollie Watkins and Xavi Simons. Watkins remains the focal point of the home side's attack, capable of punishing the slightest defensive lapse. On the flip side, Simons carries the creative burden for a visiting team that urgently needs inspiration to break out of the drop zone.
Our Prediction
We expect the home side to emerge victorious in a tense, hard-fought battle. Tottenham's sheer desperation will make them dangerous early on as they push men forward. However, that urgency will inevitably leave gaps at the back. The hosts will absorb the initial pressure and ruthlessly exploit those defensive vulnerabilities on the break, eventually securing three vital points and deepening the visitors' relegation nightmares.