Premier League Regular Season - 25
Bournemouth 1 - 1 FT Aston Villa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Rogers (J. Sancho) 22'
E. Buendia 35'
35' A. Jimenez
HT
55' Rayan (J. Hill)
65' ↓ E. J. Kroupi ↑R. Christie
↓ E. Buendia ↑L. Bailey 66'
↓ Douglas Luiz ↑R. Barkley 77'
↓ J. Sancho ↑I. Maatsen 77'
↓ L. Digne ↑L. Bogarde 86'
↓ O. Watkins ↑T. Abraham 86'
86' ↓ A. Jimenez ↑A. Smith
87' ↓ Rayan ↑D. Brooks
90' ↓ Evanilson ↑E. Unal
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
Đorđe Petrović 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Álex Jiménez 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
James Hill 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Marcos Senesi 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Adrien Truffert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lewis Cook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Scott
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Rayan 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Eli Junior Kroupi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Amine Adli 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Evanilson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Christos Mandas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adam Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bafodé Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Veljko Milosavljević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Tóth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Brooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Christie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malcom Dacosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enes Ünal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Matty Cash
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ezri Konsa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrone Mings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Digne
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Amadou Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Douglas Luiz
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Jadon Sancho
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Morgan Rogers
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Emiliano Buendía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Ollie Watkins
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Marco Bizot
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sam Proctor
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Victor Lindelöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Maatsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Bailey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ross Barkley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tammy Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | Aston Villa | 4 - 0 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 10/05/2025 | Bournemouth | 0 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 26/10/2024 | Aston Villa | 1 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 21/04/2024 | Aston Villa | 3 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 03/12/2023 | Bournemouth | 2 - 2 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 18/03/2023 | Aston Villa | 3 - 0 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Villa Park |
09/11/2025
10/05/2025
26/10/2024
21/04/2024
03/12/2023
18/03/2023
Bournemouth Win
Aston Villa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +17
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -24
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 30 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +13
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: +15
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 31 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Martínez Heroics Deny Bournemouth Vitality Victory
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A goalkeeping masterclass shared the spoils at Vitality Stadium as the home side’s relentless pressure failed to break down a defiant visiting backline.
The Tactical Standoff
The encounter at Vitality Stadium began with clinical precision from the visitors as Aston Villa looked to consolidate their third-place standing. Despite Bournemouth looking to impose themselves early, it was the Villans who struck first in the 22nd minute. A slick transition involving J. Sancho allowed M. Rogers to find the net, a goal that momentarily silenced the home support and underlined why Villa are in the title hunt. An Intensity rating of 3.7 suggests a calculated start, but the pressure was brewing beneath the surface. Bournemouth edged possession with 53%, patiently probing for a way through a compact Villa defensive block that initially looked impenetrable under Unai Emery’s guidance.
The Pivot: Rayan’s Intervention
The second half saw a significant shift in momentum as the Cherries turned the match into a siege. A Balance score of 4.6 reflects how the contest swung back toward the hosts, culminating in a deserved equalizer in the 55th minute. J. Hill turned provider, delivering a precise ball for Rayan to fire home and level the scores. This goal sparked a barrage of 18 shots from the home side, forcing the match into a relentless rhythm. The Stakes score of 6.0 was evident in every challenge as Bournemouth sensed a famous win, pinning the Champions League chasers back into their own third for extended periods of the second forty-five.
The Wall of Martínez
Ultimately, the narrative of the closing stages belonged to the men between the posts. Emiliano Martínez delivered a stunning performance, producing 7 saves to keep his side level, earning a match-high 8.3 rating. Not to be outdone, Đorđe Petrović stood tall for the hosts with 3 vital saves of his own, ensuring the Upset Factor remained low at 1.0. While Bournemouth’s xG of 2.08 suggested they deserved more than a point, the brilliance of Martínez ensured the spoils were shared. For Villa, the draw keeps them in the top-three mix, while Bournemouth’s resilient form continues to keep them comfortably clear of the lower-table scrap in 11th position.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Bournemouth's season?
This draw reinforces Bournemouth's mid-table stability, keeping them in 11th place while extending their positive recent form against top-four opposition.
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.
A Tactical Tug-of-War at the Vitality
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. This is a collision between Aston Villa’s pursuit of elite European status and a Bournemouth side capable of dismantling any high line on their day.
The Setup
As the Premier League heads into its 25th round, Aston Villa finds themselves firmly entrenched in the 3rd spot, eyeing a return to Europe's biggest stage. Their Form has flickered lately, but their identity as away-day specialists remains intact, winning half of their matches on the road this season. They travel to the Vitality Stadium to face a Bournemouth team that sits 12th but punches well above their weight when their attacking Balance clicks. With a combined average of 3.0 goals per game, the Stakes for the home side involve breaking into the top half, while Villa cannot afford to drop points in a tightening race for the top four.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely hinge on whether Eli Junior Kroupi can find a way past the indomitable Marco Bizot. Kroupi has recently injected a fresh dynamic into the Cherries' midfield, but Bizot arrives in imperious form. Boasting an average rating of 8.0 and coming off a four-save performance, the Villa keeper is currently the league’s most formidable last line of defense, potentially nullifying the home side's creative surges.
Our Prediction
Bournemouth will look to Evanilson to lead the line after his recent flurry of three goals, but Villa's Stars often find a way in transition. The game script suggests a frantic opening where Bournemouth finds success out wide, only for Ollie Watkins to exploit a tiring backline in the final twenty minutes. Expect a high-tempo affair that ends 1-2 to the visitors, as Villa’s clinical edge proves the difference.