UEFA Europa League League Stage - 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'
71' ↓ G. Read ↑B. Nieuwkoop
71' ↓ L. Sauer ↑A. Sliti
↓ E. Buendia ↑D. Malen 71'
↓ O. Watkins ↑L. Bogarde 71'
75' ↓ S. Steijn ↑C. Larin
↓ I. Maatsen ↑L. Digne 77'
J. McGinn 79'
Marco Bizot 82'
85' Cyle Larin
Morgan Rogers 85'
86' ↓ L. Valente ↑J. Bos
↓ M. Cash ↑V. Lindelof 86'
↓ J. McGinn ↑H. Elliott 86'
Victor Lindelöf 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Feyenoord
Goalkeepers
T. Wellenreuther 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
G. Read 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
A. Ahmedhodzic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Watanabe 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Smal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. 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
L. Valente 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
A. Hadj Moussa
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
A. Ueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
J. Bijlow 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Bossin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Nieuwkoop
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Bos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Lotomba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Plug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Targhalline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Larin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Tengstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sliti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
M. Bizot 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
M. Cash
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Konsa 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
86
Passes
6
Duels
P. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Maatsen
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
J. McGinn 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
B. Kamara
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
63
Passes
10
Duels
E. Guessand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rogers 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
7
Attempts
86%
Success %
E. Buendia 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
O. Watkins
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
S. Proctor
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Lindelof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Jimoh-Aloba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Broggio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Burrowes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. 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
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
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.