UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Feyenoord 0 - 2 FT Aston Villa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Anel Ahmedhodžić
15' Anel Ahmedhodžić
HT
46' ↓ Hwang In-Beom ↑O. Targhalline
49' Sem Steijn
E. Buendia (B. Kamara) 61'
↓ E. Buendia ↑D. Malen 71'
71' ↓ G. Read ↑B. Nieuwkoop
↓ O. Watkins ↑L. Bogarde 71'
71' ↓ L. Sauer ↑A. Sliti
75' ↓ S. Steijn ↑C. Larin
↓ I. Maatsen ↑L. Digne 77'
J. McGinn 79'
Marco Bizot 82'
85' Cyle Larin
Morgan Rogers 85'
↓ M. Cash ↑V. Lindelof 86'
↓ J. McGinn ↑H. Elliott 86'
86' ↓ L. Valente ↑J. Bos
Victor Lindelöf 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Feyenoord
Goalkeepers
Timon Wellenreuther 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Givairo Read 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Anel Ahmedhodžić 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsuyoshi Watanabe 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gijs Smal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sem Steijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Hwang In-beom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Luciano Valente 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Anis Hadj-Moussa
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Ayase Ueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Justin Bijlow 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Liam Bossin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bart Nieuwkoop
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jordan Bos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Lotomba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Plug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oussama Targhalline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyle Larin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Casper Tengstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaoussou Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aymen Sliti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Marco Bizot 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Matty Cash
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ezri Konsa 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
86
Passes
6
Duels
Pau Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Maatsen
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
John McGinn 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Boubacar Kamara
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
63
Passes
10
Duels
Evann Guessand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Rogers 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
7
Attempts
86%
Success %
Emiliano Buendía 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Ollie Watkins
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Sam Proctor
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Victor Lindelöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamaldeen Jimoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Broggio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bradley Burrowes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Donyell Malen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Feyenoord
Aston Villa
Feyenoord
Aston Villa
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Villa Punish Wasteful Feyenoord at De Kuip
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. Aston Villa's ruthless efficiency masked a relentless Feyenoord siege, proving that elite goalkeeping and counter-attacking precision win European ties.
Early Scares and Shot Barrages
Feyenoord threw everything at the visitors from the opening whistle at De Kuip. Despite the away side controlling possession, Aston Villa found themselves under constant bombardment. The Intensity spiked early when Anel Ahmedhodžić faced a 15th-minute VAR card review, surviving the scare to keep the Dutch side at full strength. From there, the hosts turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. They racked up 19 total attempts, testing the English defence from every conceivable angle. Yet, the high Stakes of this Europa League clash seemed to rattle their composure in the final third, leaving them frustrated despite generating numerous quality chances.
The Wall and The Sucker Punch
The match hinged entirely on Marco Bizot. The Villa goalkeeper produced an absolute masterclass, registering eight crucial saves to silence the home crowd. His heroics disrupted the Balance of play, giving the visitors a solid platform to strike completely against the run of chances. The defining moment arrived in the 61st minute. B. Kamara carved out a rare opening, and E. Buendia made absolutely no mistake. One clean finish instantly deflated the stadium. It was a textbook European away performance—absorb the pressure, weather the inevitable storm, and ruthlessly punish the first clear breakdown in the opponent's structure.
Sealing the Deal
Feyenoord desperately chased an equaliser, but their defensive shape inevitably fractured as they committed bodies forward. J. McGinn capitalised on the extra space in the 79th minute, burying a second goal that killed off any lingering hope for the hosts. Ezri Konsa marshalled the backline brilliantly through the closing stages, ensuring the clean sheet remained intact. This 2-0 victory solidifies Villa's magnificent run of form, keeping them soaring in second place in the league stage. For Feyenoord, the Upset Factor never materialised, leaving them languishing down in 29th place with serious tactical questions to answer.
Key Questions
What made Marco Bizot the Man of the Match?
Bizot delivered a spectacular goalkeeping masterclass, single-handedly denying Feyenoord with eight vital saves to keep a clean sheet and secure Aston Villa's away victory.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Aston Villa eye top-eight security as Feyenoord struggle
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. An unstoppable Aston Villa roll into De Kuip looking to solidify their top-eight status, while Feyenoord fight desperately to stay above the playoff line.
The Setup
Aston Villa arrive in the Netherlands on October 02, 2025, riding a magnificent five-game winning streak. Their Form is exceptional, cementing them in second place in the UEFA Europa League table with a commanding 21 points. Conversely, Feyenoord are languishing in 29th place, battling a string of poor European results. The Stakes revolve entirely around the league phase mathematics: the visitors want a direct top-eight ticket to the knockout rounds, while the hosts need points fast to climb back into the top-24 playoff bracket. With a low Balance score reflecting the vast gulf in recent performances, the away side will look to exploit their attacking prowess against a shaky home defence. Aston Villa's Stars, including M. Rogers and A. Onana, provide the dominant midfield quality needed to control the tempo from the first whistle.
Key Battle
The decisive clash pits Feyenoord's vulnerable defensive backline against Villa's rampant attacking unit. The hosts must find a way to absorb intense pressure and disrupt the visitors' rhythm if they are to salvage anything from this difficult fixture.
Our Prediction
Aston Villa's momentum makes them clear favourites. Expect the English side to dominate possession and secure a comfortable multi-goal victory, leaving the hosts searching for answers in their quest for European survival.