Premier League Gameweek 5
Tottenham 2 - 3 FT Aston Villa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' ↓ Pedro Porro ↑Archie Gray
45' ↓ Mateus Fernandes ↑Mohammed Kudus
↓ Aaron Wan-Bissaka ↑Matty Cash 45'
Johan Manzambi (Boubacar Kamara) 45'+4
45'+7 Jan Paul van Hecke
HT
Nicolas Jackson 46'
60' Mohammed Kudus
66' ↓ Dominic Solanke ↑James Maddison
Nicolas Jackson (Johan Manzambi) 67'
↓ Johan Manzambi ↑George Hemmings 72'
Emiliano Buendía (John McGinn) 79'
↓ John McGinn ↑Ross Barkley 84'
84' ↓ Sandro Tonali ↑Conor Gallagher
84' ↓ Rodrigo Bentancur ↑Lucas Bergvall
↓ Boubacar Kamara ↑Ibrahim Mbaye 84'
86' Conor Gallagher (Mohammed Kudus)
↓ Nicolas Jackson ↑Tammy Abraham 88'
Matty Cash 90'+2
Unai Emery Etxegoien 90'+2
90'+8 Jan Paul van Hecke
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Antonin Kinsky 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pedro Porro 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jan Paul van Hecke 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.0
Rating
Micky van de Ven 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
77
Passes
8
Duels
Andy Robertson 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rodrigo Bentancur
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
66
Passes
11
Duels
Sandro Tonali
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
64
Passes
7
Duels
Sávio
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Mateus Fernandes
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Omar Marmoush 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Dominic Solanke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Martin Dúbravka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tosin Adarabioyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Senesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Destiny Udogie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Bergvall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Kudus 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.4
Rating
Conor Gallagher
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.7
Rating
James Maddison
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Zion Suzuki 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Victor Lindelöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrone Mings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Ruggeri 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Boubacar Kamara
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
João Gomes
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
John McGinn
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Emiliano Buendía 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Johan Manzambi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.8
Rating
Forwards
Nicolas Jackson
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
10
Attempts
50%
Success %
BENCH
James Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matty Cash
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Harwood-Bellis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ross Barkley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Hemmings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Garnacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tammy Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | Aston Villa | 1 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 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 |
05/03/2026
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
Tottenham Win
Aston Villa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Tottenham
Aston Villa
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Villa Spring Spectacular Upset in North London Shootout
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. An explosive early-season clash delivered pure drama as the visitors executed a lethal counter-attacking masterclass to stun the hosts in their own backyard.
The Setup
The Stakes were remarkably high for September, with both sides languishing near the foot of the table in a crucial early-season six-pointer. Tottenham dominated possession at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, patiently circulating the ball and racking up 11 corners in a heavy siege of the opposing penalty area. However, that territorial advantage left them horribly exposed on the break. The hosts peppered the goal with long-range efforts, but it was Aston Villa who drew first blood. On the stroke of half-time, a rapid transition saw Boubacar Kamara release Johan Manzambi, who clinically dispatched the opening goal to send the visitors into the tunnel with a precious advantage.
The Turning Point
The second half exploded into life as desperation crept in. Our verdict points to a massive swing in momentum right on the hour mark. Mohammed Kudus thought he had found the vital equalizer for the hosts, only for VAR to harshly intervene and rule out the strike. That technological reprieve was a dagger to the home crowd, and the visitors ruthlessly capitalized on the emotional whiplash. Just seven minutes later, the brilliant Manzambi turned provider, threading a perfect ball for Nicolas Jackson to double the lead. That sudden two-goal cushion showcased an off-the-charts Upset Factor, completely derailing the initial game plan of the Londoners.
The Chaotic Climax
What followed was an extraordinary demonstration of attacking Intensity that will be replayed for weeks. The match descended into an all-out shootout, producing three goals in an eleven-minute flurry. Emiliano Buendía seemingly put the game to bed in the 79th minute, latching onto a pass from John McGinn. Yet, the hosts refused to surrender. Substitute Conor Gallagher instantly fired one back after coming off the bench, set up by Kudus, before Jan Paul van Hecke struck in the 90th minute to set up a nerve-shredding finale. Despite the massive Balance of late pressure, the visitors held their nerve, completing a famous victory that drastically alters the narrative at the bottom of the table.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR denied Mohammed Kudus an equalizer in the 60th minute, devastating the hosts' momentum and allowing the visitors to immediately double their lead seven minutes later.
What made J. Manzambi the Man of the Match?
The midfielder masterminded the victory, breaking the deadlock with a crucial goal just before half-time and providing the perfect assist for Nicolas Jackson's second-half strike.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A desperate early-season clash produced immense attacking volume with 34 combined shots, culminating in a chaotic finale that saw three goals scored in the last eleven minutes.
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 September Relegation Six-Pointer
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Both sides are desperate for a lifeline as a dismal start to the campaign turns this early clash into a gritty basement battle.
The Setup
Alarm bells are already ringing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. As we head into this September 19, 2026 clash, Tottenham and Aston Villa look utterly lost. A bleak Form rating tells the story perfectly. Spurs sit 17th with zero goals scored in four matches, a staggering drought that highlights their attacking woes. Villa languish in 19th, having conceded seven times already. The overall Stakes metric might be considered low so early in the season, but for these two struggling managers, this is a genuine relegation six-pointer. An extremely high Balance rating simply means both sides are equally flawed right now. While a modest Stars metric reflects the lack of attacking fireworks, S. Tonali provides a rare glimmer of elite midfield quality in the home ranks.
Key Battle
This match will be decided in the trenches. Tottenham's entirely toothless forward line faces a terribly leaky Aston Villa defense. Whichever unit can overcome their early-season anxiety will dictate the tempo. Expect a chaotic midfield scrap, with neither side showing the composure needed to dominate possession effectively.
Our Prediction
Expect a nervous, disjointed affair. The paralyzing fear of another defeat will heavily outweigh any ambition to attack. A scrappy, scoreless draw feels inevitable, leaving both sets of supporters frustrated.